In 1918, the influenza pandemic reaches eastern Maine and EMGH bears a heavy burden. More than 300 influenza victims are admitted.
Father P. J. Garrity offers his State Street residence as an annex; "in less than 48 hours?a hospital of considerable size was in running order and receiving patients.
?This past year has been ...one of unremitting hard work, difficult situations, anxieties as to how the work could be carried on and financial worries.? --Prescott Vose
Trustee President Vose and his wife offer the use of their house at the corner of State and Essex Streets as a home for nursing students; a student residence remains the highest building priority.
A fluoroscopic unit is added to X-ray equipment for $1,500.
