MERCY-DOUGLASS HOSPITAL
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Brother Herbert E. Millen, Judge of the Municipal Court of Philadelphia, is president of the Board of Directors of Mercy-Douglass Hospital, one of Philadelphia's newest and most modern medical centers. He has been associated with the hospital as a Trustee for 28 years. In recognition for his continued service, and as a leader and champion for improved health and welfare programs, along with his many other civic and religious responsibilities, The Community Chest of Philadelphia, honored him with its "Quarter of Century Award" in I he field of health. In 1948, Brother Millen sponsored the movement which resulted in the merger of the former Frederick Douglass Hospital, and the Mercy Hospital ami School for Nurses. Realizing the need for greater service to the community, and necessity of providing additional facilities for training of nurses, and doctors in post-graduate medical education and research, without regard to race or creed, early in 194'), Judge Millen presented to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania the "Mercy-Douglass Story" and its proposals for meeting the health needs of the rapidly expanding industrial Delaware Valley. In 1950 the State of Pennsylvania upon recommendation of former Governor James H. Duff, now U. S. Senator, appropriated $3,635,000 for construction and $244,000 for equipping the hospital building which is now nearing completion, and will be occupied in early 1955. The Mercy-Douglass medical center represents a half-century of PAGE 14
achievement and progress, and is a monument to one of Philadelphia's outstanding citizens. Judge Millen is married to the former Carrie W. Whiting of Alexandria, Virginia, who is active in charitable and educational organizations throughout the Philadelphia area. They lived in suburban Germantown.
JUDGE HERBERT E. MILLEN
DECEMBER 1954 DEADLINE DATE: NOVEMBER 12
Modern in every aspect, the new reinforced concrete, brick and glass building of Mercy-Douglass Hospital is under construction at a cost of $3,63.5,000. Another $250,000 is being spent for equipment. The oil-heated nine-floor structure will house 236 beds and 48 bassinets. T h e emergency receiving ward, outpatient department and laundry will be on the ground floor. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, medical records department, dietary department, staff lounge, public cafeteria, snack bar, and gift shop will occupy the first floor. Maternity and surgical departments will be on the second and third floors, respectively. T h e central supply section, where surgical instruments will he sterilized and issued, will also be on the latter floor. Laboratories, X-ray rooms, intern and resident quarters will take up the fourth floor. Wards, private and semi-private rooms for patients will occupy the fifth, sixth and seventh floors. T H E CHILDREN'S division and clinical classrooms will be on the eighth floor. A terrace will be for the use of both adults and children. Dr. Arthur 15. Thomas is president of staff and Dr. Daniel B. Taylor, chief of medical affairs. Dr. Leslie I'. Hill is administrator, Kermit J. Hall, business manager, and Judge Herbert E. Millen, president of the board of directors. Mrs. V. Terrell White is director of nurses; Mis. Dorothy McGuire, dietitian, and Mrs. Lucille Mitchell, president of the woman's board. Construction of the new building, which is expected to be ready for occupancy before the end of the year, began in August of 1952. T h e hospital offers its medical services and professional departments to all people. T h e medical center will also emphasize research as one of its services. It will continue to fulfill two of the greatest needs — opportunity for doctors in full professional work and training for nurses.
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