B.Sc., MD. The physicians presently employ a staff of four - Winnifred Strang, Adele Cooke, Carol Palmer, R.N., and Gayle

Adams, L.N.A.

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL A BRIEF HISTORY

The community of O’Leary, as the financial and shopping centre for the surrounding area became increasingly aware that as a growing community, needed to review its existing ability to provide adequate health care to local residents.

In 1948, an ad hoc committee of distinguished citizens gathered and discussed the notion of a hospital to be located in O’Leary that would serve the needs of the surrounding area.

Community Hospital, O’Leary.

In October of 1948, the committee wrote to Dr. DJ.H. Shaw of the provincial health planning commission. In their letter, the com- mittee outlined their concerns and requested information regarding financial and other assistance that might be available towards the planning and construction of a hospital in O'Leary.

The committee made it clear that the services offered at Turner’s Nursing Home, while of a quality second to none, were becoming

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