Early Health Care

The early pioneers, who followed the sea and tilled the soil, brought with them a toughness to persevere and succeed. In spite of great struggles they stuck it out, and left behind a rich

heritage for the generation that would come after to pursuit. Early stories tell of great struggles endured not only by the

men, but also by the women, who worked out in the fields, and did hard labor in helping to raise and feed large families in the homes. Poverty and want were common and many of the little shanty homes were seriously inadequate for family living,

compared to the standards set for families in the year 2000. The tough times were no secret, as women of better means

would gather together and prepare food and clothing for the comfort of poorer families. It was back in 1914 that records

show the forming of a women’s group in Tignish, and in just three days they raised the sum of $323.00. A great deal of money

in those times. From this gathering a Prince Edward Island Division of the

Red Cross Society was established. In 1915 John Agnew, mayor of Alberton, during a meeting held in the village, made reference to the noble work of the local Red Cross women in sending

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