At the free tuberculosis clinic held under the direction of Dr. S.A. Nathan, there were 76 examinations by the state health board’s expert, Dr. Perry. The examinations were about evenly divided between whites and negroes.
The clinic was a joint enterprise of Dr. Nathan and the health department of the Community Club. The Christmas Seal Fund committee made a contribution to help defray the cost. The services of the specialist were contributed by the state board of health.
Eight of those who were examined were found to have the disease in positive form. Ten were classified as “probable,” 12 as “doubtful,” and 46 as “negative.”
Five were advised to take sanatorium treatment, 9 to keep careful temperature records, and 14 to have their tonsils removed. The specialist advised 12 to take home treatment, and referred 38 to their family physicians.
Three addresses on tuberculosis and methods of prevention were delivered, and these talks were heard by 800 people.
Dr. Perry was assisted in his examinations by two trained nurses, one white and one colored.
From the front page of The Chapel Hill Weekly, Thursday, Dec. 11, 1924
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