Mr. Kenneth MacKendrick By 1963, the following physicians had applied and received privi- leges as members of the medical staff at Community Hospital:

Dr. N.R. Bruvel Dr. C.M. Dewar Dr. L. George Dewar Dr. S. Hellmish (courtesy staff) Dr. J.B. Downing Dr. G.G. Houston

Dr. J.C. Sinnott

During the first full year of operation, Community Hospital had a total of 6,435 patient days compared with a total of 9,393 patient days in 1991. Also, during the first full year of operation there were 100 babies born at Community Hospital compared to a total of 19 in 1991.

By 1965, the demands on the hospital indicated a need for expansion. The board discussed this at length with the Hospital and Health Services Commission and by 1966, Dr. LE. Prowse, chairman of the commission, recommended new x-ray and laboratory facili- ties, an operating room and eight additional patient beds.

At a cost of approximately $300,000 the new wing was built by the contracting firm of Williams, Murphy and MacLeod and official- ly opened in 1969.

The completed facility had thirty-six beds and serviced a popula- tion of approximately 6,700 people. In addition, Community Hospital was the first hospital in the province to provide space for Public Health Nursing.

The New Community Hospital, O'Leary.

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