WESTERN AREAL MEETING
The first Areal Meeting of Districts VI, VII, and VIII was held in Salt Lake City on September 8, 9, and 10, 1947. There was an attendance of 350, the majority of whom were from District VIII, although there was a fair representation from other parts of the country. The time of year was ideal for a combined meeting and vacation. The scientific sessions—which are presented here in abstract form—were held September 8 and 9, at the University of Utah Union Building, where there was also a good arrangement of the technical exhibits. Clinical sessions were held on September 10 at the Salt Lake County General Hospital. A very comprehensive and representative program was prepared by Dr. John A. Anderson, State Chairman of the Academy for Utah, and his committees. Dr. Lee Forrest Hill, President of the Academy, reviewed the history of the Academy since its inception, its aims and policies as interpreted by the Executive Board and discussed the Child Health Study and some of its implications in planning for the future of child care. The pediatricians of Utah and the local committees are to be congratulated for the excellent detailed planning of the scientific sessions, and clinics. The program of entertainment for all Academy members and their wives was a highlight of the meeting.