By 1916, World War I threatens to cripple the hospital: "In response to official inquiry, the Military and Naval Departments have been informed that 80 beds could be devoted to Government use in case of war needs."
A leave of absence is granted to any physician or nurse who may be called for service by the government or Red Cross.
Solarium is added over the corridor connecting the surgical building with Phillips-Oliver.
A building fund is started for a nurses' residence.
