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HEALTH SERVICE AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY. 
O. P. Terry, M. 8., M. D., Purdue University. 
In University work as in Industrial work it has been recognized for a 
long time that health is of absolute fundamental importance.. In 1912 
there was established at Purdue University what is known as a Medical and 
Infirmary Service. The primary object of this was the prevention of dis- 
ease, especially of the contagious group. Other less important objects were 
the first aid and subsequent treatment of injuries received in the perform- 
ance of University duties. Also the examination of any student who con- 
sidered himself unfit for University duties. especially athletic or military. 
Still another object was to provide the student with some financial aid in 
case hospital care became necessary. The rules established in 1912 for 
governing the working of this service were simple. That they have been 
satisfactory is evident because they have remained practically unchanged 
during the past eight years. The rules governing this service are as follows: 
“In order to encourage students to exercise greater care in the preserva- 
tion of their health and prevention of disease. the University authorities 
have organized a Medical and Infirmary Service which provides for each 
student the opportunity for free consultation with a competent medical 
adviser, and, when necessary, for reception at either of the hospitals at 
Lafayette for a limited time, free of charge. 
“The regulations governing this service are as follows: 
1. Fee.—Each resident student is required to pay annually at the time 
of registration a medical and infirmary fee of $1.00. 
2. Consultation—The University physician will be in his office at Stanley 
Coulter Hall at regular hours daily for consultation on matters of health by 
any student, free of charge. 
3. Hospital Service ——With the approval of the University Physician, any 
student in good standing may be received in the St. Elizabeth Hospital 
or the Home Hospital of Lafayette during the academic year, and the nec- 
essary hospital charges will be defrayed by the University to an extent 
not to exceed $1.50 per day and for a time not to exceed seven days. 
4. Contagious Disease.—Following an absence from the University duc 
to contagious disease a certificate of health must be obtained from the 
University Physician before re-entrance. 
5. First Aid.—In accidents or emergencies occurring on the campus 
in connection with University duties first aid will be administered by the 
University physician without charge. 
6. Exceptions.—Medical attendance at the homes of students or at the 
hospitals; drugs and medicines; treatment of injuries received in physical 
exercises and contests: and treatment of certain specific and chronic dis- 
eases are not included in the above privileges. 
7. Nothing in the above is to be construed as interfering with the right 
of any student to employ the services of any physician in a private capacity, 
but if in so doing he wishes to avail himself of the hospital privilege as 
above provided, the approval of the University physician is necessary.” 
