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The / SCENE \ HEALTH H * S B« : ; |B : •W&Ey WE SPEAK... gSat HEALTH CARE AND ITS DELIVERY... by Willi* J. Walker, Jr. This week the Health Scene takes a look at another of Augusta’s five black physicians. He is colorful Dr. Ranzy, Stinson Weston, Sr. a general practitioner. Married to Mrs. Frances Hanson Weston, they are the parents of children, five girls and three boys. A native of South Carolina, Dr. Weston was born in Columbia, S. C., and attended State College at Orangeburg, S. C. In 1952 he received the M. D. degree from Howard University School of Medicine (Washington, D.C.) His internship was taken at D.C. Municipal General Hospital in Washington. He fulfilled his military obligation with service in the U. S. Army. Since 1956 Dr. Weston has served the Augusta community as a general practitioner and a» community-minded citizen. He is a member of the National Medical Association and the local Stbney Medical-Dental-Pharmacist Society, the Richmond County Voters League, the Black Coalition; a member of the Board of Trustees at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Recently, Dr. Weston was elected President of the Georgia State Medical Association. In interview with Dr. Weston, there was expressed a deep conceit! for the welfare of the Augusta and in particular health care and fts delivery in thj black community. Reclining in his office chair, he noted a “need for unity agiong black professionals.” Continuing, he stated that there is a “need for better health care for poor blacks and whites in Augusta.” Augusta presently has only one black specialist. Dr. Weston, as had Dr. Griffin, expressed'concern about this and added a list of the type of black physicians he feels are needed in Augusta. He commented “We need a dermatologist, surgeons, a radiologist. In fact, we need all kinds of black physicians. The question inevitably arises as to why Augusta does not have more black physicians. One of the reasons can no doubt be attributed to the general critical shortage. Dr. Weston adds that “we have not attracted more black physicians to this community.” In short he stated that “not enough efforts have been put forth by the various fraternities, politicians, churches, clubs, nor citizenry.” What about the health care system in Augusta? Moving forward in ms chair, Dr. Weston stressed that “more black people in this area need to be aware of all the various medical advantages offered by Augusta and further they should take advantage and utilize health care facilities on the basis of preventive health when possible, rather than on a curable basis.” Questioned about his relationship with thef various local hospitals and Richmond County Health Department. He commented “they have been o.k. I do note that no reasons have been given me yet as to why I nor any other black Augusta physician has OB privileges at St. Josephs Hospital.” He further said that “St. Joseph’s is a very clannish situation. In mv opinion, it doesn’t wish to cater to poor whites or blacks.” As a physician, what does Dr. Weston feel is one of the bigger problems facing him as a black physician? He puts it this way, “One of the biggest problems in medicine for me as a physician who is black is the education of many blacks and poor people to preventive medicine. Mdhy see a physician only \Wlen it is necessary to go to the hospital or after something has developed.” He agreed that ecoi omics plays a role in this area. DRUG ATTACK The Administration is planning to create a “center of excellence” to cope with the problems of drug abuse and rehabilitation. Jerome Jaffee, MD, told senate subcommittee such center would draw on the expertise of government agencies and private sources, be a source of information for both federal and state legislators, and possibly house “a national data base” for drug abuse statistics. Dr. Jafte heads the special white House agency on drug abuse. Advertisement Shopping Sears twith INEZ L Sears Celebrates I 1 Their Birthday Ji , with Big Values When my husband and I celebrated our 25th anniversary, we really had a gala occa sion and went all-out to make it a memorable celebration. Well, Sears is now having their 85th Anniversary during the whole month of September, so you can imagine that this cele bration is really going to be something. For example, in department after depart ment, Sears is offering outstanding values of all kinds of merchandise. In fact, this is your big opportunity to get all the items you’ve been wanting, from household to personal items. Look for Top Quality ... Low Prices Many of Sears best-selling items have been dramatically reduced in price for this event. It you shop around, as I do, you’ll discover that Sears really means to live up to their An niversary theme: “1971, Still Another Year That Sears Values Make History.” And what’s especially important to me is the friendliness and service Sears salespeople give me when I shop. Cornel Come! Come! So take my suggestion, make the trip to your nearby Sears store this month, and join in the celebration. You’ll discover why Sears is a “household word” that means friendli ness, service and quality merchandise values. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. PAINE | 3118 ItWhI ! COLLEGE NEWS- I JL t| JL——V v V Kajß Mrs. LSitimer Blount ■ The Office of the President at Paine College has announced the appointment of Dr. J. Tolbertte Lacy as Acting Dean of Students. Dr. Lacy succeeds Dr. Richard Stenhouse, who is currently on leave from the college. In announcing this appointment, Paine President, L.H. Pitt/ said “Dr. Lacy’s years of experience as an educator and an administrator should enable him to deal effectively with students, faculty and staff. He has personality, energy, and desire to do a truly outstanding job.” A 1937 graduate of Paine, Dr. Lacy received his M.A. degree from Atlanta University where he did postgraduate work and earned the Sixth Year Specialist’s Certificate in Educational Administration. On May 28, 1970, he was awarded the honorary L.L.D. from Zion College, Richmond, Kentucky. To accept this appointment at Paine, Dr. Lacy resigned as principal of Screven County High School in Sylvania, Georgia. He has been a part of the Screven County School System for 32 years. For many years, Dr. Lacy has worked in the community for the improvement of educational opportunities for young people. He has worked with numerous educational projects at district, state, and national levqjs. For several years, he has been a participant in the Governor’s Conference on Education and has worked with many committees of the Georgia State Department of Education. He has also served on numerous Visiting Committees for school evaluation at both the secondary and college level. A past chairman of the Georgia Teacher Education Council, he is the past chairman of the Criteria Committee of the Council. He also currently serves on the Advisory Committee of the State Standards Committee. Dr. Lacy is the present chairman of the Professional Rights and Responsibilities Commission of the Georgia Association of Educators, a position he has held since the merger of the two state associations. Because of his accomplishments as • an educator and community leader, Dr. Lacy has received many awards. In 1960, the Coastal Empire Council, Boy Scouts of Ame.ica presented him the Silver Beaver Award, the highest council award to volunteer scouters. In 1963, he received the 4-H Award of the Silver Clover. Listed in Personalities of the South, Who’s Who In the South and Southwest and Who’s Who Among Negro Principals... In Georgia, Dr. Lacy is currently a Screven County respresentative on the Advisory Board of the C.S.R.A. Planning and Development Commission. ANDERSON BAR J j i ■ 1441 12th ST. I OPEN FROM IWT 1 7:30 to 2 A.Mjk dL J "Dot" "Hattie" Phone 722-7896 Partners "We are happy to serve you” No Worries Come enjoy our pleasant all Ju I ‘urroundings and linger WV © wCiSII AliOWed Here. with your favorite brew and good companions. ■ WyiWII WsIWKV SCIENCE CONSULTANT VISITS PAINE Dr. Luther S. Williams, a consultant in science visited Paine College last week to assist the Division of Natural Sciences in its effort to prepare and submit scientific proposals for research grants. A graduate of Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Williams received his M. S. degree from Atlanta University and his Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology from Purdue University, Lafayett, Indiana. Prior to completing the doctoral program at Purdue, Dr. Williams served as a graduate teaching consultant, graduate research assistant and National Institutes of Health Predoctoral Fellow. Upon completion of his doctoral research, Dr. Williams spent the summer of 1968 at Purdue as a Postdoctoral Fellow. From 1968-69, he was the American Society Postdoctoral Fellow, State University of New York at Stoney Brook, Long Island and in 1969, he accepted an appointment as Assistant Professor of Biology at Atlanta University. The following year he returned to the faculty at Purdue as Assistant of Biology. For the five year period 1971-76, Dr. Williams is the National Institutes of Health Career Development Awardee. While at Paine, Dr. williams will hold informal discussions with members of the biology, chemistry and mathematics departments. Dr. Williams is a native of Sawyerville, Alabama. LOCAL ALUMNI DISCUSS ROLE AND GOALS OF PAINE Paine College alumni, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert E. Wilson of Augusta, recently hosted an alumni meeting in their home to discuss the role, goal and scope of Paine College during the seventies. Called “Conversation with the President,” a series of similar local meetings are planned to bring alumni and friends of the college together for the exchange of ideas and suggestions for the newly elected President, L. H. Pitts. Present at the first session were the following Paineites: Janie H. Lowe, Hattie Lowry, Dorothy P. Daggett, Ruth B. Crawford, Edwina S. Bryant, Samuella W. Chiles, Annie M. Searles, Mr. and'Mrs. W. S. Hornsby, Jr., Reverend Gene Dean, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Johnson, host- Hubert E. Wilson, hostess - Nadine J. Wilson, and Paine President, L. H. Pitts. Dr. Pitts indicated that these sessions will be an invaluable resource to him as he launches his plans for the future growth and expansion of the college. MORRIS CAFE 1812 Milledgeville Rd. Open 7 a.m. —ll p.m. Serving breakfast & dinner 6 days per week Mr. & Mrs. Morris, Prop. Please come to see us. b* - jb© ’ k £ ''wal GOVERNOR JIMMY CARTER (left) and Dr. Lucius H. Pitts, President of Paine College in Augusta (right), listen attentively as Dr. Waights Henry, President of LaGrange College (center), discusses the needs in Georgia higher education today. The three men appeared recently on a 90-minute statewide TV broadcast of the Geoigia Educational Television Network, a program devoted to the plans and problems of education throughout the state. State Senator Hugh Carter and Representative Robert H. Farrar, chairman of the House Education Committee, were also on the telecast, and agreed with the Governor in supporting tuition grants for Georgia students attending the independent colleges and universities in this state. The three top state officials described the program as benefitting all Georgia citizens, and said it would provide a tax saving for the state (PRN) Pitts Berates 'Drunkenness’ By Al Irby Dr. Lucius H. Pitts, President of Paine College, delivered the Men’s Day message at Williams Memorial Church last Sunday. The eminent minister delighted the large audience with his pithy sermon. His message was centered on the entire fifth chapter of the book of Daniel; and dealt with the “Power Drunken King Balshazzar, and the mighty Kingdom of ancient Babylon. Dr. Pitts focused his text on the men of Williams, then the entire congregation, and the world, which was: “Thou Art Weighed In The Balances, And Art Found Wanting.” The wicked King was drunk with power, Pitts pointed out that there were many facets of drunkenness; intellectual, avarice, inflated, egotism, and many others. Power can make people drunk. The college executive pointed out that Stokley Carmichael and Rap Brown had made a contribution, but got drunk with power. Dr. Pitts closed his spiritually poignant sermon by reverting to his text: “Check your weight. Would you be found wanting? Avoid all drunkenness, and keep a Prophet Daniel, just in case to read the hand writing on the wall.” The gifted clergyman made it clear that the Balshazzar story had a bad beginning, but his story had a good and everlasting ending. H H And ■ H Vote H A 111 m. 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