Washington (D. C.) Treatment Rooms
By Margaret Ross Stewart
WHEN it was finally decided to close the Branch Sanitarium, in the city of Washington, D. C., we began to pray earnestly that the Lord would direct us in choosing just the right location for treatment rooms, and we are glad to believe that this prayer was answered. Five large, airy rooms have been secured on the first floor of a building situated in the most desirable portion of the city. We are surrounded by elegant apartment houses, hotels, splendid club buildings, and fine residences. Our offices and treatment rooms are well equipped, and have been open just six months. During this time our faithful nurses have given 1,936 treatments. The expenses are heavy, of course, but we have been able to pay all our bills and keep a small surplus on hand. The patients who come to us are usually most appreciative. From eighteen to twenty-five persons visit our offices daily, and we aim that no one shall go away dissatisfied. Some come worn out with social duties. Teas, dinners, formal calls, theater and card parties bring to us many a tired woman. Not all of these are social butterflies, and many would be glad for freedom from such bondage which social position demands. We meet many delightful women who have lost their health through overambition. Coming here from all parts of the country, knowing the uncertainties of political life, they take up studies, attend lectures, join classes and educational societies, and in their efforts to improve well the time of their stay at the nation's capital, go beyond their strength. Others come to us nervous, unhappy, or in trouble. We do what we can to help each class of patients. Our gentleman nurse is doing much good. On his list are doctors, lawyers, judges, Congressmen, bankers, and many others who feel that our treatments are important factors in strengthening them for their many responsibilities. Our one desire and prayer is that the treatment rooms may prove a real blessing to the people of this great city. MARGARET ROSS STEWART, M. D.