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Frances E. Willard National Temperance Hospital
710 S. Lincoln St.,
Tel., West 2181.
Supt., Miss E. C. Waddell, R. N.
Incorp. 1886. A general hospital in which liquor is eliminated in the giving of medicine. A limited number of charity pa- tients received. Charges, $10 to $40 per week. Capacity, 100 beds.
German-American Hospital
731 Diversey Parkway, Tel., Lincoln 4000.
Supt., H. J. Haiselden, M. D.
Incorp. 1896. For the care of the sick irrespective of na- tionality or creed. Receives police ambulance cases. Charges $12 to $50 per week. Free to those unable to pay. Capacity, 80 beds.
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German Evangelical Deaconess Home and Hospital 5421 S. Morgan St., Tel., Drover 2152. Supt., Rev. F. Weber.
Estab. 1911. Under auspices of German Evangelical Synod of North America. To train deaconesses and nurses and give medical treatment to poor patients free of charge. Charges those able to pay, $10.50 to $25 per week. Capacity, 56 beds.
German Hospital of Chicago 551 Grant Place,
Tel., Lincoln 7017.
Supt., Miss Mary Elizabeth Lewis, R. N.
Incorp. 1883. For medical and surgical cases, except chronic mental and contagious diseases. Free to poor. Maintains So- cial Service Department. Charges, $1.50 per day and upward. Capacity, 150 beds.
Hahnemann Hospital 2814 Ellis Ave.,
Tel., Calumet 2789.
Supt., Miss Jessie A. Horn, R. N.
Estab. 1868. A general hospital for the medical and surgical care of the sick and injured. Maintains 20 to 40 free beds for Hahnemann Dispensary cases. Charges $7 per week and up- ward. Capacity, 140 beds.
Hospital of St. Anthony De Padua
19th St. and Marshall Blvd.,
Tel., Lawndale 1711.
Supt., Sister M. Monica.
Incorp. 1900. Under Roman Catholic Community of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart. To care for the sick and injured. A limited number of charity cases accepted. Charges, $10 to $50 per week. Capacity, 176 beds.
Jefferson Park Hospital 1402 W. Monroe St., Tel., Monroe 6880.
Supt., Miss Elizabeth Paul, R. N.
Estab. 1900. For the care of surgical, medical and obstetri- cal cases. Charitable obstetrical cases cared for. Charges, $11 to $25 per week. Capacity, 75 beds.
Mary Thompson Hospital
1712 W. Adams St.,
Tel., West 2571.
Supt., Miss Augusta Hinze, R. N.
Estab. 1865. A hospital for women and children. Gives · medical, surgical and obstetrical care. Maintains private dis- pensary and training school for nurses. Charges, $10.50 to $35 per week; children, $5 to $7 per week. Capacity, 75 beds.
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Mercy Hospital 2537 Prairie Ave., Tel., Calumet 267. Supt., Sister Mary Rita.
Incorp. 1851. Under auspices of Roman Catholic Sisters of Mercy. A general hospital for the medical and surgical care of the sick and injured. A limited number of charity cases ac- cepted. Maintains training school for nurses. Charges, $10 to $50 per week. Capacity, 350 beds.
Michael Reose Hospital
29th St. and Ellis Ave., Tel., Calumet 1830.
Supt., Chas. D. Wilkins, M. D.
Incorp. 1888. A general hospital for the medical and surgical care of the sick and injured. Maintains Social Service Depart- ment. Sixty-five per cent charity cases. Charges $8.25 per week and upward. Supported by Associated Jewish Charities. Capacity, 475 beds.
Norwegian-American Hospital 1044 N. Francisco Ave.,
Tel., Humboldt 1030.
Supt., Miss Belle Olsen, R. N.
Estab. 1894. Under auspices of Norwegian-American Hospi- tal Society as a general hospital and nurses' training school. A limited number of free patients accepted. Charges, $8.75 to $30 per week. Capacity, 50 beds.
Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Home and Hospital 1138 N. Leavitt St.,
Tel., Humboldt 8180.
Rector, Rev. A. Oefstedal.
Estab. 1897. Under Norwegian Lutheran auspices for the medical and surgical care of the sick. Free treatment to pa- tients unable to pay. Conducts training school for deaconess- es. Charges $10 to $40 per week. Capacity, 100 beds.
Park Avenue Hospital 1940 Park Ave.,
Tel., West 762.
Supt., Miss Eleanor J. Cannell, R. N.
Estab. 1901. A general hospital for care of the sick and in- jured. A limited number of charity cases accepted. Charges, $10 to $25 per week. Capacity, 50 beds.
Passavant Memorial Hospital
149 W. Superior St., Tel., Superior 1065.
Supt., Miss Charlotte Christian.
Estab. 1865. A general hospital for the care of the sick and
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injured. One third charity cases. Charges, $10 to $30 per week. Capacity, 75 beds.
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Peoples Hospital 253 West 22nd St., Tel., Calumet 801. Supt., I. Clark Gary, M. D.
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Incorp. 1901. A general hospital, and training school for nurses. Has fund for free treatment of emergency patients un- able to pay. Charges $10 to $30 per week. Capacity, 50 beds ..
Post Graduate Hospital 2400 Dearborn St.,
Tel., Calumet 5526.
Gen'l. Supt., E. J. Hockaday.
Estab. 1888. A general hospital for care of sick and injured. Maintains a dispensary in connection with the hospital. Charges $10.50 to $35 per week. A limited number of charity cases accepted. Capacity, 85 beds.
Presbyterian Hospital Congress and Wood Sts., Tel., West 2740.
Supt., Asa S. Bacon.
Incorp. 1883. A general hospital for the care of the sick and injured. Maintains Social Service Department and Nurses' Training School. A limited number of charity cases accepted. Charges, $8.75 per week and upward. Capacity, 425 beds.
Provident Hospital 16 W. 36th St.,
Tel., Douglas 1086 and 1391.
Supt., Mrs. Agnes E. Smith, R. N.
Estab. 1891. A general hospital for the care of the sick. Maintains dispensary and training school for nurses, infants' feeding station, and branch of the Chicago Lying-in Hospital and Dispensary. Free field nursing service for maternity cases. One third of cases charity. Charges, $10 to $25 per week. Sup- ported by contributions. Capacity, 25 beds.
Ravenswood Hospital 1917 Wilson Ave.,
Tel., Edgewater 577.
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Supt., Miss Sidney K. Appell, R. N.
For the general care of the sick and injured. A limited num- ber of charity cases accepted. Charges, $14 to $31.50 per week. Capacity, 50 beds.
St. Bernard's Hospital
6337 Harvard Ave., Tel., Wentworth 8201.
Supt., Sister Anna Sproule.
Estab. 1907. For medical and surgical care of the sick and
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injured. A limited number of charity cases accepted. Charges, $10 to $40 per week. Capacity, 150 beds.
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
1433 Claremont Ave.,
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Supt., Sister M. Catherine.
Incorp. 1887. Under auspices of the Roman Catholic Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. For the care of the sick and in- jured. Charges, wards $8 to $10 per week; rooms, $18 to $20 per week. Capacity, 175.
St. Joseph's Hospital
2100 Burling St.,
Tel., Lincoln 424.
Supt., Sister M. Cammilla.
Estab. 1867. Under auspices of Roman Catholic Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. For the care of the sick and injured. Maintains training school for nurses, dispensary and Social Service Department. A limited number of charity cases accepted. Charges, $15 a week and upward. Ward, $8 a week. Capacity, 300.
St. Luke's Hospital
1416 Indiana Ave., Tel., Calumet 4040.
Supt., Jno. L. Meigs.
Estab. 1864. Under auspices of the Protestant Episcopal Church as a general hospital. Maintains free dispensary and training school for nurses and Social Service Department. A limited number of charity cases accepted. Charges $7 to $90 per week. Capacity, 350 beds.
St. Mary's of Nazareth Hospital
1120 N. Leavitt St.,
Tel., Humboldt 2600.
Supt., Sister Mary Amata.
Incorp. 1901. Under auspices of Roman Catholic Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. For the care of the sick and injured. No contagious or infectious cases received. Main- tains training school for nurses. One third charity cases. Charges, $7 to $25 per week. Capacity, 250 beds.
South Chicago Hospital 2325 E. 92nd Place,
Tel., South Chicago 2.
Supt., Miss Gertrude A. Briggs, R. N.
Estab. 1895. A general hospital for medical and surgical treatment. Maintains training school for nurses. Limited num. ber of charity cases accepted. Charges, $12 to $27 per week. Capacity, 40 beds.
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Swedish Covenant Hospital and Home of Mercy
2739 Foster Ave.,
Tel., Edgewater 144.
Supt., Rev. Albin Johnson.
Estab. 1886. A general hospital and home for aged men and women. Preference given to members of Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant. A limited number of charity cases ac- cepted. Charges $9 to $22 per week. Supported by contribu- tions and fees. Capacity, 75.
University Hospital
Congress St. and Ogden Ave.,
Tel., West 882.
Supt., Miss Mildred West, R. N.
Estab. 1907. A general hospital. A limited number of char- ity cases accepted. Charges $14 to $49 per week. Capacity, 98 beds.
Washington Park Hospital 437 E. 60th St.,
Tel., Blackstone 4000.
Supt., R. K. Packard, M. D.
Incorp. 1904. For medical and surgical care of the sick. Maintains training school for nurses. A limited number of charity cases accepted. Charges, $14 to $60 per week. Capac- ity, 100 beds.
Wesley Memorial Hospital
25th and Dearborn Sts.,
Tel., Calumet 5432.
Supt., E. S. Gilmore.
Estab. 1888. Under auspices of Methodist Episcopal Church. A general hospital for the medical and surgical care of the sick and injured. Maintains a training school for nurses and social service department. A limited number of charity cases accepted. Charges $12.75 to $175 per week. Capacity, 275 beds.
West End Hospital
2058 West Monroe St.,
Tel., Seeley 6323.
Supt., Dr. Jacob K. Meyers.
Estab. 1916. A general hospital for the care of medical and surgical cases. Maintains free dispensary in connection with hospital. A limited number of charity cases accepted. Charges, $10.50 to $30 per week. Capacity, 30 beds.
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Emergency Aid Hospital of Chicago
621 Orleans St.,
Tel., Superior 2739.
Supt., E. J. Buchan, M. D.
Estab. 1909. Gives medical and surgical first aid and subse-
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quent treatments. Receives charity patients for examination. Charges, $8 to $15 per week.
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
23 N. Market St.,
Tel., Franklin 2075.
Supt., Hugo E. Betz, M. D.
Incorp. 1904. Under supervision of the City of Chicago De- partment of Health. Provides surgical and medical first aid of all kinds; takes care of cases of accidents in the Loop. Gives preventative treatment for hydrophobia; administers typhoid vaccine and Tetanus anti-toxin; collects material for Wasserman tests. Has ambulance service. Supported by City appropriation. Capacity, 20.
Scoleth Emergency Hospital
26th St. and California Ave.,
Tel., Lawndale 500.
Supt., C. E. Sceleth, M. D.
Founded 1910. For the treatment of sick prisoners, inebriates and drug users in the House of Correction. Also receives po- lice emergency cases. Supported by City appropriation. Capac- ity, men's ward, 130; women's ward, 40.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Chicago Eye, Lar, Nose and Throat Hospital
235 W. Washington St.,
Tel., Franklin 982.
Supt., J. R. Hoffman, M. D.
Estab. 1897. Gives treatment for diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. Maintains clinic. Receives charity patients. Charges, $2 per day in wards. Capacity, 30.
Illinois Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary
904 W. Adams St.,
Tel., Monroe 1109.
Supt., Hiram J. Smith, M. D.
Under Illinois Department of Public Welfare. Provides treat- ment for diseases of the eye, ear, nose, and throat to indigent citizens. Maintains clinic. Free. Supported by State appro- priation. Capacity, 200.
Infectious and Contagious
Contagious Disease Hospital
35th St. and Lawndale Ave.,
Tel., Lawndale 2236.
Estab. 1908. Under supervision of the City of Chicago De- partment of Health. For the treatment of diphtheria cases. No charges. Has ambulance service. Supported by city ap- propriation. Capacity, 70.
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Durand Hospital of Memorial Institute for Infectious Diseases 637 S. Wood St., Tel., West 4460.
Supt., Miss Charlotte Johnson, R. N.
Estab. 1913. To provide treatment for poor people suffering from infectious diseases. Free. Supported by endowment. Capacity, 50.
Frances Juvenile Home
433 East 42nd St.,
Tel., Drexel 3681.
Supt., Mrs. Frances Linnett.
Estab. 1909. Provides medical treatment for girls between the ages of 5 and 14 years afflicted with venereal diseases. Charity patients received. Supported by fees and contribu- tions. Charges, $15 a month to those able to pay. Capacity, 30. Reg. Bur.
Isolation Hospital
34th St. and Hamlin Ave.,
Tel., Lawndale 2117.
Supt., Archibald Hoyne, M. D.
Estab. 1896. Under supervision of the City of Chicago De- partment of Health. Gives treatment to small-pox cases. No charges. Supported by City appropriation. Capacity, 50.
Municipal Contagious Disease Hospital
31st St. and California Ave., Tel., Rockwell 5000.
Estab. 1917. Under supervision of the City of Chicago De- partment of Health. For the treatment of contagious cases. No charges. Supported by City appropriation. Capacity, 200.
Incurables
Chicago Home for Incurables
5535 Ellis Ave.,
Tel., Hyde Park 74.
Supt., F. D. Mitchell, M. D.
Incorp. 1886. For the care of the incurable sick. A large number of charity patients received. Supported by endow- ment. Admission fee according to financial ability of appli- cant. Capacity, 265.
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Martha Washington Home
2318 Irving Park Blvd.,
Tel., Lake View 181.
Supt., Mrs. Grace W. Carr, R. N.
Estab. 1882. For the medical treatment and reformation of women addicted to the use of alcohol and drugs. A limited number of free patients admitted. Supported by fees and endowment. Charges, $5- $25 per week. Capacity, 35.
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Sceleth Emergency Hospital W. 26th St. and California Ave., Tel., Lawndale 500. Supt., C. E. Sceleth, M. D.
Provides treatment for inebriates and drug users committed to House of Correction and police emergency cases. See Hos- pitals (Emergency), page 153
Washingtonian Home 1533 W. Madison St.,
Tel., Monroe 563.
Supt., William H. Barton, M. D.
Estab. 1867. For the medical treatment and reformation of men addicted to the use of alcohol and drugs. A limited num- ber of charity patients admitted. Charges $6 $15 per week. Supported by endowment and fees. Capacity, 100.
Insano
Illinois Department of Public Welfare
Springfield, Il1.
Director, Charles H. Thorne.
Has supervision of State Hospitals for the Insane. These hospitals are for the custody and treatment of Illinois citizens suffering from mental disorders. Supported by State appro- priation.
Alton State Hospital
Alton, Il1.
Supt., George A. Zeller, M. D.
Anna State Hospital
Anna, Il1.
Supt., C. H. Anderson, M. D.
Chester State Hospital
Chester, Il1.
Supt., F. A. Stubbleton, M. D. For the care of the criminal insane.
Chicago State Hospital
Dunning, I11.
Supt., Charles F. Read, M. D.
Elgin State Hospital
Elgin, I11.
Supt., Ralph T. Hinton, M. D.
Jacksonville State Hospital Jacksonville, Il1.
Supt., E. L. Hill, M. D.
Kankakee State Hospital Kankakee, Il1.
Supt., Eugene Cohn, M. D.
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Peoria Stato Hospital
Peoria, Il1. Supt., R. A. Goodner, M. D.
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Watertown Stato Hospital Watertown, Ill. Supt., M. C. Hawley, M. D.
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Beulah Home and Maternity Hospital 2144 N. Clark St.,
Tel., Lincoln 5.
Supt., Mrs. Edward L. Brooks.
Estab. 1896. To give a home, protection and medical treat- ment to unmarried mothers and helpless, deserted wives. Sup- ported by contributions. Capacity, 40. Reg. Bur.
Chicago Lying-In Hospital and Dispensary
5038 Vincennes Ave.,
Tel., Kenwood 1480.
Supt., Miss Jessie F. Christie, R. N.
Estab. 1895. Incorp. 1897. To provide medical treatment and care for maternity cases. Maintains two dispensaries and a Social Service Department. Receives charity cases. Supported by endowment, fees and contributions. Capacity, 110.
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Chicago Maternity Hospital and Training School for Nurses 2314 N. Clark St.,
Tel., Lincoln 1062.
Supt., Effa V. Davis, M. D.
Estab. 1895. Provides treatment for maternity cases; also treatment for infants under two years of age. Receives char- ity patients. Charges $12.50 $25 per week. Supported by in- come and contributions.
Life Boat Rescue Home
Hinsdale, Il1.
Tel., Hinsdale 645.
Supt., Mrs. C. L. Clough.
Estab. 1908. Provides medical treatment and protection for unmarried mothers. Small charges to those able to pay and others free. Supported by contributions. Capacity, 25.
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Maternity and Infant Hospital of Chicago 1900 S. Kedzie Ave.,
Tel., Lawndale 5727.
Supt., W. F. Briney, M. D. Estab. 1900. Provides medical treatment for unmarried mothers and helpless, deserted wives. Provides care for in- fants and secures homes for them. Charity patients received. Supported by income from fees. Charges $7 per week. Capac- ity 25.
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St. Margaret's Home and Maternity Hospital
2501 W. Monroe St., Tel., Seeley 6239. Supt., Miss Mary L. Collins.
Estab. 1911. Provides medical treatment for unmarried mothers. Mothers and babies may remain in the home for two years. Supported by contributions and fees. 10 beds and 10 cribs free. Capacity, 25 beds, 25 cribs.
Salvation Army
Rescue and Maternity Home, 1332 N. La Salle St., Tel., Superior 2012.
Ensign Louise V. Andrews in charge
Provides hospital care for unmarried mothers and erring women. Helps them to become good mothers and house- keepers. Free. Capacity, 45. Reg. Bur.
St. Vincent's Infant Asylum
Tel., Superior 282. . 721 N. La Salle St.,
Conducts maternity hospital for unfortunate women. Free. Capacity, 10. See Child Welfare (Institutions for Dependent Children), page 45.
Hospital Social Service
Bureau of Social Service of Cook County
Psychopathic Hospital Division
Wood and Polk Sts.,
Tel., West 4960.
Director of Social Service Nurses, Miss Edna J. Wray, R. N.
Makes social investigations of Psychopathic Hospital cases, also other mental cases referred by County Court, social agen- cies and individuals. Presents to County Court social history of these cases. Secures aid for rehabilitation of those in need. See Protective Agencies, page 168.
Central Free Dispensary
Social Service Department
1744 W. Harrison St.,
Tel., West 112.
Supt., Mrs. Marie H. Ransom.
Estab. 1914. To help solve the problems relating to the physical condition of patients. Endeavors to keep patients under supervision until treatment is completed. Arranges for dental, hospital, convalescent and nursing care; secures, through co-operation with other organizations, material relief and renders social service wherever necessary. Supported by contributions and endowment. See Medical Aid (Dispensar- ies), page 138. Reg. Bur.
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Chicago Lying-In Hospital and Dispensary Social Service Department 5038 Vincennes Ave., Tel., Kenwood 1480.
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Supt., Miss Ella Allen, R. N.
Visits homes of dispensary patients. Instructs mothers in prenatal care and child hygiene. Provides food, clothing, medicine, sick-room appliances and medical aid. See Medical Aid (Hospitals-Maternity), page 156. Reg. Bur.
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Children's Memorial Hospital
Social Service Department 735 Fullerton Ave., Tel., Lincoln 166.
Director Social Service Dept., Miss Adelaide M. Walsh, R. N.
Estab. 1911. For the after care and supervision of patients whose parents are unable to provide proper or necessary facilities for convalescence and recovery. Special attention given to convalescent cardiac patients, eye clinic work, feeding cases; general supervision of proper hygiene in home, etc. Free. See Medical (Hospitals-General), page 146. Reg. Bur.
City of Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium
Social Service Department
105 W. Monroe St., Tel., Central 8644.
Supt., Miss Marie E. Caldwell.
Estab. 1917. Works for the rehabilitation of families of Sanitarium patients. Visiting housekeepers give instruction in cleanly housekeeping, the purchase and preparation of proper food and other services. Social service workers in- vestigate homes and endeavor to remedy any social conditions which may hinder the recovery of patients. See Tuberculosis (Sanitaria), page 166. Reg. Bur.
Cook County Hospital Social Service Department Harrison and Wood Sts.,
Tel., West 1214 and 4960.
Director Social Service Dept., Miss Marion C. Prentiss, R. N.
Estab. 1911. To see that the work done by hospital doctors and nurses is not wasted because of unsanitary home con- ditions, ignorance or willfulness on part of patient or relatives; to safeguard young girls and children, unmarried mothers and babes; to arrange for convalescent care for women and chil- dren when such cannot be given in their own homes. A course in vocational work provided for handicapped girls and men in the orthopedic ward, also work in common school branches under direction of various public school teachers. For nurses
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in training-a six weeks' service in the department, with the object of providing for the pupil nurse the social background of the patient, thus helping to explain the medical situation and to give some idea of the public health activities of the city and county. Maintained by Illinois Nurses' Training School. See Medical (Hospitals General), page 146.
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German Hospital of Chicago Social Service Department 551 Grant Place, Tel., Lincoln 7017.
Social Service Worker, Miss Francis K. Post.
. Estab. 1916. To do follow-up work in connection with hos- pital. Provides instruction to mothers in prenatal and post- natal care. Co-operates with charitable organizations in caring for social needs of discharged patients and the ill in their homes. See Hospitals (General), page 148.
Hahnemann Dispensary Social Service Department 2811 Cottage Grove Ave., Tel., Calumet 3652.
Director, Mrs. Charlote S. Martindell.
Estab. 1916. To follow up dispensary cases and provide facilities for convalescent care and recovery. See Medical
Aid (Dispensaries), page 141. Reg. Bur.
Michael Reese Hospital Social Service Department
29th St. and Ellis Ave., Tel., Calumet 1830.
Social Service Worker, Miss Louise M. Heller, R. N.
Estab. 1915. For supervision of patients unable to provide proper or necessary facilities for convalescence and recovery. Visits the home and co-operates with charity organizations in furnishing convalescent care. See Hospitals (General), page 149. Reg. Bur.
Passavant Memorial Hospital
Social Service Department 149 W. Superior St., Tel., Superior 1065.
Supt., Miss Charlotte Christian.
Estab. 1912. To do follow-up work in connection with hos- pital. Provides for social needs of discharged patients, and the ill in their homes, referred by physicians or relief agencies. See Medical Aid( Hospitals-General), page 149.
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Presbyterian Hospital
Social Service Department Congress and Wood Sts., Tel., West 2740.
Supt. Social Service Dept., Miss Jessie Breeze, R. N.
Estab. 1909. To render such social service as may be in- dicated to patients while in the hospital, at time of discharge or afterward, and when necessary to make preliminary ar- rangements for admission. See Hospitals (General), page 150. Reg. Bur.
St. Joseph's Hospital
Social Service Department
2100 Burling St.,
Tel., Lincoln 424.
Sister M. Alicia in charge.
Visits the poor in their homes. Furnishes food and medicine to the sick and injured. Assists in securing employment for needy patients. See Hospitals (General), page 151.
St. Luke's Hospital
Social Service Department
1416 Indiana Ave.,
Tel., Calumet 4840.
Supt., Miss Zoe Harpster, R. N.
Estab. 1914. To do follow-up work in homes of free patients, with special reference to maternity and children's cases. See Hospitals (General), page 151. Reg. Bur.
Society of St. Vincent De Paul of Chicago
Hospital Social Service 8 S. Dearborn St.,
Tel., Central 272.
Director, Miss Lena Moninger.
Maintains in connection with the Social Service Department of the Cook County Hospital two workers and daily attend- ants in' the maternity ward. See Relief; page 212.
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Social Service Department
25th and Dearborn Sts.,
Tel., Calumet 5432.
Supt. Social Service Dept., Miss Bess Synhorst, R. N.
Estab. 1914. Investigates home conditions of charity pa- tients and follows up all cases needing special attention and after care. Co-operates with social agencies, securing necessary assistance for discharged patients. See Hospitals (General), page 152. Reg. Bur.
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Arden Shore Camp Lake Bluff, Illinois, Tel., Lake Bluff 95.
Supt., Miss Theresa A. Clow.
Provides convalescent care for men and boys in winter.
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Free. Capacity, 50. See Recreation (Outings and Camps), page 197.
Baron Hirsch Woman's Club Rest Cottage
3127 Calumet Ave.,
Tel., Douglas 8900.
Supt., Mrs. Ida Gallinger.
Estab. 1915. Provides convalescent care for men and boys. Free. Supported by contributions and membership dues from the Baron Hirsch Woman's Club. Capacity, 24. Reg. Bur.
Chicago Home for Convalescent Women and Children
1516 W. Adams St.,
Tel., Monroe 96.
Supt., Miss Florence M. Stewart.
Incorp. 1903. Provides convalescent care for women and children. Free. Supported by subscriptions. Capacity, 32.
Grove House
1729 Livingston St., Evanston, Ill.,
Tel., Evanston 1234.
Supt., Miss E. D. Miller.
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