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The site opened in the early 20th century as a hospital for tuberculosis patients, and later served as a state mental health facility before closing in 1982. During its nearly 75-year history,...
Apr 3, 2020 · 1958-1960 - The sanatorium begins to accept developmentally disabled patients. 1961 - The hospital was transferred to the Department of Mental Health and becomes known as Howell State Hospital. 1978 - The facility is renamed Hillcrest Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled.
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"They're always talking about it like a big family. We were really," said Mary Wilkinson. "Everyone knew everyone, and everyone was compatible." The 94-year-old Howell resident worked at the sanatorium for 28 years, starting in the 1960s as a medical librarian and eventually serving as the secretary to the facility's superintendent. "The whole cent...
With its new purpose, the facility reined in its sprawling campus-like design to a more hospital-focused setting. "Things had changed," said Genoa Township resident Beverly Arnold. "I know my boss, he worked there in TB time, and he talked about the farms and the really good lunches." Arnold worked as a medical technician in the hospital's lab: dra...
By the early 1980s, the writing was on the wall for the future of the local hospital. Henderson transferred to a different facility in 1981. "It hadn't closed yet, but I heard rumors," she said. Several of the workers moved on to Northville Regional Psychiatric Hospital, and Henderson's departure was followed by Arnold and Lonskey the next year. "I...
Apr 19, 2022 · The point of the asylum was to care for tuberculosis sufferers and in 1906 the hilltop in Howell was chosen as the site. It didn't take long to complete, for by 1907 the asylum was open for business, charging seven dollars a week. Doors opened on September 7, letting in just two patients.
Michigan State Sanatorium, Howell State Hospital, Hillcrest Center, Howell, Michigan. In 1890, the Michigan State Board of Health petitioned the state Legislature for money to create and support a Michigan State Sanatorium to care for patients suffering from tuberculosis.
Oct 5, 2007 · 1958-1960 - The sanatorium begins to accept developmentally disabled patients. 1961 - The hospital was transferred to the Department of Mental Health and becomes known as Howell State Hospital....
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Oct 5, 2007 · It was originally built as the Michigan State Sanatorium at Howell for the treatment of tuberculosis. It later became Howell State Hospital when patients with developmental disabilities where ...
