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Hillside Sanitarium was a private hospital that opened in 1926 and closed in 1931; their permit was revoked despite community support (The New York Times headlined "Says Hospital Is Needed").

History

Hillside, which opened Jan. 4, 1926 closed Aug. 15, 1931. Although it was "conducted by Dr. Otto Gitlin," who ran it "for more than five years." it was not clear how well, and whether it should be allowed to continue.

Hearings

Opposition existed both from within and from regulators. Hearings held in June 1931 included presentations of a two years prior death; investigations did not stop with the closure.

There was evidence that the local community wanted it to continue; authorities disagreed.

References

1. ^ "HILLSIDE HOSPITAL MUST CLOSE AUG. 15; Greef's Aide Tells Dr. Gitlin Permit for Sanitarium in Jamaica Is Revoked". The New York Times. July 31, 1931.
2. ^ "DENY JAMAICA NEED FOR GITLIN HOSPITAL; Bennett Aides, in Brief Fighting Charter, Charge Laxity in Hillside Sanitarium. DEATHS IN ONE YEAR CITED 44 Patients Said to Have Succumbed Within 72 Hours of Admission-- State Group Acts Tuesday. Says Hospital Is Needed. Advisory Board Disbanded". The New York Times. July 26, 1931.
3. "50 Doctors attend Opening Dinner at Hillside Sanitarium". Long Island Daily Press. January 5, 1926. p. 3.
4. ^ "City's Order Closes Hillside Sanitarium - Fay Refuses Further Permits to Queens Private Hospital, Turned Down by Welfare Board". The New York Times. August 16, 1931. p. 23. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
5. "INQUIRY IN HILLSIDE DEATH.; Medical Examiner Says Autopsy Shows No Evidence of Negligence". The New York Times. August 30, 1931.

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