The Swedish Covenant Hospital And Home Of Mercy, Chicago (1903) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780548815021)

The Swedish Covenant Hospital and Home of Mercy, Chicago (1903) is a historical book that provides a comprehensive account of the Swedish Covenant Hospital and its associated Home of Mercy in Chicago. The book is written by the hospital itself and serves as a record of its establishment, growth, and development in the early 20th century.The book begins by detailing the origins of the hospital, which was founded by Swedish immigrants in 1886. It then goes on to describe the hospital's early years, including its struggles to secure funding and establish a reputation as a reliable healthcare provider. The book also provides an overview of the hospital's facilities and services, including its surgical department, maternity ward, and nursing school.In addition to its focus on the hospital, the book also provides an in-depth look at the Home of Mercy, which was established in 1895 as a home for elderly and disabled Swedish immigrants. The book describes the Home's mission, its facilities, and the various services it provided to its residents.Throughout the book, the authors emphasize the hospital's commitment to providing high-quality healthcare to the Swedish community in Chicago. They also highlight the hospital's role in promoting Swedish culture and traditions in the United States. The book includes numerous photographs and illustrations, providing a visual record of the hospital's history.Overall, The Swedish Covenant Hospital and Home of Mercy, Chicago (1903) is an important historical document that provides a fascinating look at the early years of one of Chicago's most prominent healthcare institutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Swedish Covenant Hospital
ISBN-10: 054881502X
ISBN-13: 9780548815021
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/10/2008
Pages: 36
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.09d