The Relief Station situated in a room at the Union Station was in operation March 1 at 12 noon, the first case being treated at 5.30 of that day and the last one March 7 at 2 P. M. The total number of cases treated was 105.
The ambulances were used to transfer seven additional cases to hospitals.
The character of the cases treated was varied, practically an equal division of medical and surgical. Most of the cases were not serious, the patients being able to leave the hospital shortly after first aid was rendered. The serious cases were sent either to their homes or to permanent hospitals. There were one doctor and two nurses constantly on duty, the doctor being relieved every two hours and the nurses every eight.
The Washington Terminal employees were most kind and courteous and seemed to appreciate the work.
Very respectfully,
NELLIE REED, Head Nurse.
Mr. Barney Robinowitz, one of the Relief Column members, also made an excellent report of the work done at Station No. 8.
THE APPROPRIATE INSIGNIA FOR THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Samuel P. Gerhard, A. M., M. D., Philadelphia.