Dr. M. Louise Hurrell's February report on Luzancy Hospital

The armistice that ended the war in Western Europe on November 11, 1918, did not change conditions in the areas devastated by the war. The doctors of AWH believed that the end of war did not mean the end of their services. People who had experienced the deprivations and devastation of war continued to suffer from its effects long after the fighting had ended: local violence, hunger, injuries, communicable diseases, forced migration, and inadequate housing. The women physicians were welcomed and appreciated by local villagers, and purposefully cultivated good relations with local officials. Dr. Hurrell's reports to the AWH describe illness and epidemics compounded by lack of food, fuel and clothing, as well as unsanitary conditions. However, the work of the AWH and its support networks helped each area recover.

After the armistice was signed, living conditions were slow to improve in areas devastated by the fighting. The doctors of AWH treated a large variety of illnesses and injuries, including broken bones, dental work, and diseases such as typhoid and pneumonia. The people of the villages in which AWH operated valued and were grateful for the women physicians’ work.