Kingston Avenue Hospital
| Kingston Avenue Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | Hospital for Contagious Diseases |
| Opened | 1891 |
| Closed | 1955 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in New York State |
| Other links | List of hospitals in Brooklyn |
Kingston Avenue Hospital for Contagious Diseases[1][2] opened in 1891 as f; patients were transferred to Kings County Hospital Center in 1955.[3]
History
During a time of infantile paralysis cases, which included eleven deaths in Brooklyn, a "special pavilion" was built at the hospital. It was used to take in cases where infected children were identified by the health commissioner.[4][5]
Controversies
A mother claimed that it took going to court to "free" her child from the hospital after "alleging neglect."[6] Twenty-two years later the removal of Kingston's Medical Superintendent became a public matter.[7][8]
References
- New York Times. February 27, 1902.
- New York Times. April 22, 1940.
- New York Times. January 26, 1956. p. 19.
- New York Times. July 1, 1916.
many old tenements and garbage and ashes are deposited in the halls
- ^ "Plagues and People: Week 8". June 30, 1916.
Facilities Provided for More Complete Isolation and Better Nursing
- New York Times. June 23, 1905.
- New York Times. November 20, 1927.
- New York Times. April 8, 1932.
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