She had a year of service with the New York Infirmary for Women. before arriving in Chicago on July 3. 1863. the first day of the Battle of Gettsyburg. The only hospitals in Chicago at the time were the Marine Hospital and Mercy Hospital. The Marine Hospital took care of the military and the Mercy Hospital admitted citizens of the Catholic faith. Chicago was jammed with refugees and dependents of Civil War veterans. who were in need of medical and nursing care. Dr. Mary Thompson saw the dire need of another institution for the care of the civilian population. especially the women and children.
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