Several key figures played a crucial role in the hospital's success:
Dr. Marie Zakrzewska: A pioneering female physician who co-founded the hospital and served as a leading advocate for women in medicine. Dr. Susan Dimock: A young physician who became the hospital's resident physician and significantly advanced its mission and reputation. Linda Richards: America's first trained nurse, who received her training at this hospital, later contributing to the improvement of nursing education and practices nationwide.
