MMC-125 : St Mary's Hospital 1894

Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh is celebrating 125 Years

Between now and the final celebration in September, we will share some stories and facts to show how far we have come in furthering the vision of the initial Sisters.

1892 – The Sisters are forced to beg for alms because the community was reluctant to use the new hospital.  Gradually, Oshkosh and its physicians begin to realize the Sister’s commitment to compassionate care.  The number of patients soon outnumbers the available beds.

1894 -  Ground is broken for the new St. Mary’s Hospital which will accommodate 25-35 patients.  Cost of building the new hospital was $24,355, which at the time was considered a large sum of money.   The 4-story structure is complete in the summer of 1895, “with light and airy rooms arranged for perfect comfort and convenience.” 

They also offered the Kniepp Water Cure.

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Read more about  History of Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI :

                Library Archives LibGuide – Mercy Medical Center

                The Hallmarks of Mercy Historical Display (Digital)

                History of St. Mary's Home for the Aged and Mercy Hospital 1891-1976 (pdf)   by Sr. Mary Josue, written in 1976.

               St. Mary's Hospital, Oshkosh, WI - Chapter XII from The Red Book (pdf)  45 pages

              

               Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh, WI - Chapter XIII from The Red Book (pdf) 28 pages

These short articles appeared in Jeremy Normington-Slay's Friday News & Notes emails sent out to all Mercy employees in 2016.  The historical and Archival Material was provided by Michele Matucheski, Librarian and Archivist at Mercy Medical Center.