The 1974 annual report notes: "It has been a year 'on the move' as area after area of the new building has come into service." Nearly two-thirds of the new building is diagnostic and treatment space; one-third replaces inpatient beds (the 6th floor is shelled space). In service this year: critical care unit; emergency and orthopedics; clinics and ambulatory care; kitchen and cafeteria; patient units featuring private baths and window views.
Rehabilitation service under the direction of Philip L. Mossman, M.D., integrates occupational and physical therapy; audiology; speech therapy; orthotics and prosthetics.
Infectious disease section added with the appointment of Bruce Denny-Brown, M.D.; pulmonary medicine section established with the appointment of A. Marshall Smith, M.D.
Cytogenetics laboratory opens under the direction of Laurent Beauregard, Ph.D.
Clinical clerkships are offered for undergraduate medical students.
Orthotics staff molds an ankle-foot brace using polypropylene --a dramatic change from the metal and leather type.
New laundry equipment includes a 400-lb. washer, massive dryers, and high-speed ironer with automatic folder.
