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The District of Columbia General Hospital was a hospital located in Washington, D.C. It was operational from 1806 to its controversial closing by mayor Anthony A. Williams in 2001, as the city was trying to cut costs while recovering from bankruptcy. At the time of its closure, it was the only public hospital located within the District.
The hospital was named for Senator Jacob Harold Gallinger of New Hampshire, who sponsored the bill for its construction in the Senate. [3] It was renamed D.C. General Hospital in 1953, and closed in 2001. [4] Construction of a prison on the site was planned in 1986, with preservationists contesting the plan until 1989. [5]
There is one hospital within the District of Columbia which offers care solely to members of the United States military, their families, and to veterans. This facility is owned and operated by the U.S. federal government and are generally not utilized by members of the public unless the individual falls into one of the categories served.
It was originally founded in 1804 as a Seamen's Hospital and poor house and eventually became known as Savannah Hospital. Later, it merged with St. Joseph's. It is the second oldest hospital in America in continuous operation. [7] [8] 1806 District of Columbia General Hospital: Washington, D.C.
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The District of Columbia General Hospital near Capitol Hill was the city's only public health care facility. Mayor Anthony Williams shut down D.C. General in 2001 in order to manage the city's recovery from bankruptcy; the hospital lost money each year and its expenses became too great for the city to cover. In 2008, Mayor Fenty announced plans ...
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