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The ( SCENe\ H E A L T H I VI ‘HHttSf WE SPEAK... iSgt -q/ HEALTH CARE AND ITS DELIVERY.. . by Willis J. Walker, Jr. DRS. WESTON AND GRIFFIN ASSUME STATE OFFICES Augusta is the home of five of Georgia’s less than one hundred black physicians. The five located here in Augusta . are Drs. Robert Anderson, Allen Brown, William L. Griffin, Paul Weston, and R.S. Weston. The latter two are brothers. At the recent meeting of the Georgia State Medical Association held at Jekyll Island, two Augusta physicians were elected to office. Dr. R. S. Weston was installed as president. He follows the outstanding leadership of the out-going president, Dr. L. C. Brown of Atlanta, Georgia. Assuming the position of Publicity Chairman and a member of the Scholarship Committee is Dr. William L. Griffin who heads the Doctor’s Clinic on Twelfth Street. The Georgia State Medical Association was founded in 1895 and is a member of the national parent organization, The National Medical Association. This column and the Augusta Community congratulate both of these fine physicians and anticipate outstanding leadership from both. Recently, this columnist had an opportunity to visit with both Drs. Griffin and R. S. Weston and came away with what follows. This week we will look briefly at Dr. Griffin and next Dr. Weston. Dr. William L. Griffin is married to Evelyn Bernice Maxwell Griffin. They are the proud parents of three children: William L. Jr., - an entering freshman medical student at Meharry Medical College; Terry, a high schooler and Kelvin, a recent addition to the household. Dr. Griffin has been in Augusta since July 20, 1953. He hails from St. Louis, Missouri. His collegiate work was done at Lincoln University where he graduated cum laude with a B. S. degree. In 1950 he received his M.D. degree from Howard University (Washington, D.C.) and entered an internship at Homer G. Phillips Hospital for one year followed by a two year residency in surgery. Because of the trememdous patient load which he now conducts, he only does general practice. So often, the lay person fails or refuses to acknowledge or see the doctor as a human being. And all too often in the black community, the physician is expected by some blacks and whites to perform wonders beyond human capacities and within the same wink of an eye he is expected to carry upon his shoulders concerns never expected of physicians from other communities. It goes without saying that these expectations and the attempt of many of these physicians to fill such a bill has taken many out of service because of heart attacks and the like. Asked about his personality, which he says that he would describe as an “extrovert.” So often in this community and in other black communities claims are asserted that the black physician does not involve himself in community action programs or issues which for the most part affect that segment of the community. I am sure that some of these claims are justified and perhaps attention should be drawn to them. With this in mind Dr. Griffin was asked how he has involved himself other than just his practice, he commented “1 have always tried to do all that I could to better our community by being involved in the community and issues. Often I am not visible and I prefer it that way, basically because I wish, to do things because they are worthwhile and need to be done. I would much rather do something for the sake of this cause and not for the sake of publicity.” Dr. Griffin is presently president of the Stoney Medical-Dental-Pharmacy Society, a local organization of Augusta’s Black physicians, dentists and pharmacists. He is an active member of the Williams Memorial C. Church where he serves on its Board of Trustees. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Y.M.C.A.; he is a member of the Task Force for the Georgia Regional Medical Program, a member of the National Medical Association, and a member of the American Medical Association. He is also a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. (It might be added that Dr. Griffin presented a personal gift to MCG a few months ago for the recruitment and scholarship efforts for minority group students). Posed with the question of his concern for health care and its delivery here in Augusta, Dr. Griffin responded, “1 am deeply concerned with the inadequate number of black physicians here in Augusta. Presently we don’t have enough black physicians to serve the black community; and we don’t have physicians who are specialists in 08/GYN, pediatrics, internal medicine, and 1 can go on. We urgently need some of these young black physicians here. I, as are the other black physicians, am being overworked. It is sad to say, I literally have to lock my door at 6:30 p.m. in order not to go into the middle of the night. The same can be said of the other Black physicians here in Augusta; at this rate our health can only last so long. You must also remember that none of us are getting any younger.” Asked to comment on how he felt about the concept of community medicine and a centralized building with physicians, dentists, & pharmacy, etc. he was quick to respond by saying, “It would deliver health care service to more people and I am somewhat of the opinion that it would be a more attractive approach to people.” Would he be interested in sharing in such an adventure? He quipped “Yes.” When asked to describe his relationship with the various hospitals here in Augusta, he responded by saying that his relationships have been “fairly good”. As this columnist left the over-crowded office of Dr. Griffin, he could not but wonder how wonderful it would be if some of these young persons who were about to be examined decided that they too were going to do something about health care and its delivery and more that some of those parents were going to be encouraging their children to become a part of the team. • SATCHER FORD PLANTATION:: * 3510 AUGUSTA ROAD ;; I PHONES AUGUSTA 279-4330 AIKEN-648-4301 <[ | "Before You Buy, Give Us A Try’’;; SAND BAR PLAZA Q 200 BLOCK OF SAND BAR FERRY ROAD THRIF-TEE SUPER MARKET |||| GROCERIES - MEATS ■ BEVERAGES alii ® JOHNSON'S LAUNDERMAT •’> I|| NEWLY OPENED - ALL MODERN EQUIPMENT ||||| ||g BLACKMON'S BARBER SHOP |gg ■|| HAIRCUTS - HAIRSTYLES - BLOW-OUTS 98 AUGUSTA, GEORGIA Hickson Gets Degree In Black Literature Among the “new” faces on Paine’s faculty this year will be Cyrus Hickson, Jr. Hickson, completed his Masters of Arts degree in Afro-American Literature this summer at Atlanta University. He will work in Paine’s Academic Skills Clinic and teach one class in Black Literature in the regular college program. Hickson, who was formerly Assistant Director of Admissions at Paine, has also taught in Paine’s Upward Bound Program and also in the Richmond County Public school system. He is a member of the Antioch Baptist Church. New CAC Members Officers, Named New officers for the coming year were elected Monday night, August 16, by members of the Community Action Committee, advisory group to the Economic Opportunity Authority of the C.S.R.A. John M. Smith, Jr. of the Augusta College faculty was named CAC chairman, and other officers included Evangelist Richard R. Williams, vice-chairman, and Mrs. M.E. Braxton, secretary. Evangelist Williams of the Church of Christ is one of the recently elected representatives of the Community Service Center to the CAC. Mrs. Braxton is the CAC representative from Paine College. CAC members also named three persons to hold the “private sector” seats on the Economic Opportunity Authority. They are: Mrs. Martin Frank, who served until recently as human resources chairman of the Augusta Area League of Women Voters, Mr. Al Irby of the Augusta Council on Human Relations, and Mr. Floyd Green of the Georgia Railroad Bank. They begin their duties with the September meeting of the E.O.A. Chairman Smith also serves on EOA. , During the past week, neighborhood center residents held special elections for their representatives to CAC. They are as follows: Hyde Park - Mrs. Lillie B. Hatcher, Rayford Kimbley, Mrs. Mary Safford, Mrs. Peggy , Washington, Mrs. Jenell Brown. West End - Mrs. Ruth Hichman, Curtis Latson, Mrs. Martha Parker, Thurman Wrye, Mrs. Pauline Sauls. Turpin Hill- Mrs. Christine McGruder, Mrs. Lottie Mills, Eddie Rhaney, Mrs. Doris Dent. Community Service Center - Evangelist Richard R. Williams, Rev. Lee Wallace, John Richardson, Marshall Walker, David Neely. The representatives from the Weed area will be elected soon. FOOD STAMPS Cont’d from page I affect the best solution of a mobile unit. The areas which were to be visited were set up into a schedule and the best solution to the problem was put into operation. Both agencies should be and are very proud of this combined effort to help the indigent people of the Augusta community. Even more, both agencies are thankful to Mr. Don Neal and the Richmond County Commission for being key factors in making this effort possible. | ANDERSON BAR 81441 12th ST. < OPEN FROM 1 7:30 to 2 j, f ‘ ‘Dot ” "Hattie ” Phone 722-7896 Partners f'We are happy to serve you”; B No Worries Come enjoy our pleasant ||j ■ all Ju ■ surroundings and linger IwC wGSwi ' ■ AllOWed Here. with your favorite brew MVFaII ■ and good companions. ■ UjIVII This Week At The Library NOONDAY FILM PROGRAM On Tuesday, August 24, the films, “Williamsburg Restored” and “Trip with Currier and Ives”, will be shown at the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library’s weekly series of film programs “The World in Films”. The film “Williamsburg Restored” is a camera study that emphasizes the extensive research and painstaking attention to detail which have been involved in the restoration of Williamsburg, Virginia. In the film “Trip with Currier and Ives” a pleasing . combination of Currier and ’ Ives prints and folk songs brings to life the times and ways of life of a century ago. There is no charge. The Elim Notes Women’s Day Elim Baptist Church will hold its annual Women’s Day Program, Sunday, August 22, at 11:15 a.m. Guest Speaker for the occasion will be Mrs. Mattie E. Braxton, a native Augustan. Mrs. Braxton holds a B.S. degree from Paine College, Augusta, Ga.; a M.A. degree from Atlanta University, and has done further studies in the area of Childhood Education. Following other educational experiences in Georgia, she is now Assistant Professor of Education at Paine College. She has been actively engaged in civic and religious life of the community including past president of the Augusta Women’s Civic Club, the Augusta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, a member of the Board of Directors of Shiloh Orphanage and the National Association of College Women. Mrs. Braxton is a member of Springfield Baptist Church and the wife of the Rev. M.E. Braxton. Other participants on the program will be Mrs. Barbara Eldridge, Mrs. Susie M. Turner, Mrs. Bennie M. Williams, Miss Maxine Faison, Mrs. Mabie Smalley, Mrs. Eloise Garnett and Mrs. Rebecca Zealey. I gjjteni I jiiim |r Grady's y? V UPHOLSTERY SHOP y : .L.AUTO _ PHONE 724-6717 SPECIALIZING IN HOME & AUTO REPAIRS: FURNITURE, AUTO SEATS, BOAT TOPS - AUTO TOPS OF ALL KINDS - DOOR, GLASS, HEATERS & SPEAKERS - ALSO AUTO CLEANING: POLISHING. GRADY EVANS, Mgr. FRANK EVANS, Asst. Mgr. ,2 1 FT; (i i ’ a four-year, state-supported arts and sciences college The Augusta College department of education has announced plans’ to offer a special fall quarter course on the teaching of elementary school science. Education chairman James M. Dye said the course, to meet twice weekly in late afternoon sessions, will be taught by Dr. Louise McCommons. Dr. McCommons served as a science consultant with the Little River Shared Services public is invited. LIBRARY STORY HOURS Children of the area are invited to attend the weekly Story Hours conducted by the Augusta Library. They are held at the Main Library on Tuesdays; at the Wallace Branch Library of Wednesdays and at the Appleby Branch Library on Thursdays. All programs begin at 4:00 p.m. This week “Princess September” will be told at the Main Library “The Wise Old ■Shepherd” at the Wallace Branch and “Jack and the Beanstalk” at the Appleby Branch. The film “Anatole”, bringing to life Anatole the mouse and his adventures in the cheese-testing room, will be shown at the Main Library and Wallace Branch. Books will be reviewed for various ages and interests. A Silent Prayer By LeJeune H. Ellison For every needless black death; For every idea stolen; For every impurity felt; For every hopeless inteneration; For every truth exploded; For every song unsung; For every beauty burned; For every pain impinged; For every dream denied; Lord, let it rain. Project before joining the AC faculty and has extensive experience as an elementary school teacher and as a science consultant, Dye said. Areas to be covered by the course include recent curriculum development, the nature of elementary science, and the processes of science. Dye said the course will carry five quarter hours of credit, and noted that in-service teachers interested in taking it have the privilege of a simplified admissions procedure. He said that those wishing further information should contact AC Admissions Director Jack McNeal. Augusta College’s new Alumni Association officers and Executive Board members, led by President Sammie L. Bodie, are already hard at work planning for this fall’s Alumni Fund campaign. Bodie, a North Augusta, l JAMES "KING OF SOUL" BROWN | President of "fa i JAMES BROWN] l ENTERPRISES j I which includes f i WRDW Radio, Ltd. of Augusta, | |the home of the RAW SOUL D. J.'sa | 1480 | on your dial J A 24 Hours a Day - 5,000 Watts t l WRDW | (THE SOUL OF THE CITY - THE PULSE OF THE GHETTO I THE SOUND News-Review, August 19, 1971 - S. businessman, is a member of the class of ’67, AC’s first four-year graduating class. He succeeds Dr. Stewart Wiggins in the top Alumni spot. The new vice-president is James M. Menger, a 1955 AC graduate and a vice-president of the Georgia Railroad Bank and Trust Company. Menger is also serving the Alumni Association as Alumni Fund chairman. Serving again this year as Alumni Association secretary is Mrs. Robert Heath ’4O, a member of the faculty at Langford Junior High School. R. Alton McFeely, class of ’43, is the 1971-72 treasurer. He is associated with the Atomic Eftergy Commission. Members of the Executive Board include Keith Anderson, Dr. J.P. Bailey, Mrs. T.E. Bailey, Arthur Balk, T.D. Brown, Dr. R.G. Ellison, Dr. R.H. Fender, Miss Helen Hendee, J.H. Johnson, Mrs. T. Maxwell, Mrs. Joseph Mulherin, Noel Schweers, R.S. Scott, Mrs. D.B. Sullivan, Mrs. D.C. Willingham and Dr. S.L. Wiggins, all of Augusta, and T.G. Thevaos of Gracewood. President Denton R. Coker of South Georgia College will be the main speaker for Augusta College’s summer commencement exercises, set Page 3 for 8 p.m. on Friday, August 20, in the Performing Arts Theatre. Dr. Coker, a Waco, Texas, native, has been president of the junior college in Douglas since July 1, 1968. He holds the B.A. degree from the University of Houston and the B.D. and ThD. degrees from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has also done graduate work in the field of education at the University of North Carolina and at Harvard University. Coker’s career has included service as a high school social studies teacher, a professor of religious education at the Southern and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminaries, and as Dean of Academic Affairs at Brunswick Junior College. During World War 11, he was a U.S. Navy Flight instructor and air transport pilot. Coker is a member of the Georgia Junior College Association, the American Association of Junior Colleges, the Education Commission of the Georgia Baptist Convention, the American Association of Higher Education and the National Education Association. He is active in civic and church work in Douglas.