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Catholic sisters in health care
 — a focus on the frail aged
Author(s)Suzy Farren
Journal titleThe Journal of Long Term Home Health Care : the PRIDE Institute Journal, vol 16, no 3, Summer 1997
Pagespp 24-35
KeywordsOlder women ; Roman Catholicism ; Health services ; Histories ; United States of America.
AnnotationThe history of Catholic sisters in health care in the US began with the arrival of 12 Ursulines in New Orleans in 1727. This article provides further examples of nursing by religious orders and individuals, and their desire to help frail and needy older people. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-980129232 A
ClassmarkBD: TSA: L: 6A: 7T

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