In 1893. the Louise Lyle Hospital was established by Doctor Lyle In makeshift quarters in a threestory brick building on Pittsburghs north side. When Doctor Lyle began operation of her hospital. she had a budget of only $5 to secure a building and staff her hospital. Still. after several fiscally tight months during which hospital rooms were rented to nurses until patients were available to fill them. the Louise Lyle Hospital soon found Itself much in demand by the large Immigrant steelworker population of Pittsburghs north side. Doctor Lyle changed the name of her hospital to Presbyterian Hospital in 1894. although it would not be until the end of that year that the Pittsburgh Presbytry would pledge Its support and formally approve the use of the name Presbyterian." On May 4. 1895. Presbyterian Hospital of Pittsburgh was legally Incorporated.
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