Dominican Sisters Family Health Service, 1966–95
Series
Scope and Contents
Records cover effect of Medicare on original Corporate Apostolate of the DSSP leading to the development of Home Health Agencies in each location where DSSP sisters had nursing services. Many eventually became separate, independent ministries. Includes information on topics and people such as: development of Medicare and Medicaid (within structure of Dominican Sisters of the Sick Poor Home Health Agencies), Sister Mary Treanor first Director, Sr Virginia Hanrahan, philosophies and mission statements, correspondence, and discussions re: Congregation participation in Section 1866 of the Social Security Act.
Dates
- 1966–95
Extent
From the Record Group: 5.8 Linear Feet
From the Record Group: 7 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Record Group: English
Repository Details
Part of the Dominican Sisters of the Sick Poor Repository
Contact: