The women of the town took up the work in earnest and
gave a bazaar which netted them $3,500. The Hospital
Association was formed and the raising of money began
seriously. The Braddock Medical Society and the Braddock
Board of Trade united their forces and funds, and together
with the Hospital Association purchased the Mills home-
stead. Thus the Braddock General Hospital was launched in
June, 1906.
The little hospital of 30 beds was soon inadequate to care
for the needs of the community, and a new wing was built,
adding 70 beds. This building was too soon overcrowded, and
a second wing was built, making the bed capacity 125. The
buildings were completely modernized and equipped with
the many conveniences so essential to the success of an
efficient hospital. During the past year a new department of
Physical Therapy was opened and new X-Ray equipment
installed.
The Braddock Hospital has a recognized training school
for nurses, which graduates a class each year. A modern
nurses’ home was built in 1927 which enhances the comfort
and pleasure of the students.
The hospital is governed by a board of managers con-
sisting of seven business men of the community. These men
unselfishly devote their time and energy toward keeping the
hospital up to the necessary high standards required for
service and recognition. The hospital is recognized by the
American College of Surgeons and the American Medical
Association, and is approved by-the Pennsylvania State
Board of Medical Education and Licensure.
Miss A. Grace Scott is the superintendent and the mem-
bers of the board of managers are: George Watt, president
W. J. Tracey, vice president; H. J. Wagner, Titus Hodder,
A. L. Lipsky, Walter Yenny, and J. A. Lawler. B. P. Byrger-
son is treasurer and A. P. Roderus is secretary.
CANONSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL
Situated on an elevation on the borders of Canonsburg,
the Canonsburg General Hospital receives full benefit from
the bright sunshine and the refreshing breezes.