Do you know if times where record by the hospital? Sharon Wilson, 69, was killed early Sunday morning, according to. Jane Louis. We were there long enough that if neighbors had wanted to call police, they could have. I am just now reading this because Ive been so busy since January 1 with a sick sister. And, the Street Clinic building will be moving to their new medical building right next to the hospital on Hwy 61N. Oh my Wanda Norwood is my aunt which she has passed away now. My father (whom was legally blind) and mother operated a short order type of stand at Kuhn where she cooked hamburgers and other food. that is any hospital with a history of abuse and neglect. Interesting history lesson about the hospital, though. Next time you go take a camera with you and you wont be disappointed, its very active especially during the daytime, I can only imagine what you would pick up at night time. Id love to get permission to go all out and do a full fledged investigation at night but there are, as I know, safety concerns both human and natural. I was born there in August 1960. My Mom, Mary Rose Phillips worked there. That is interesting. Hey Shirley, I never saw a morgue. Thats where you start. I had an aunt that was sent there to the asylum in the early 50s. My mom was an inmate worker there too in the 80s. What a loss for my hometown! (LogOut/ there is so many possibilities for it even if just to clean it up and put the windows and security there and use is as a museum. VICKSBURG, Miss. Finish What you Start; Kuhn Hospital left Unfinished, Should be Tackled in 2016; I adore this landmark. I hope the city or someone does something good with the property. 1422 Martin Luther blvd. I was born at then parkview in March of 2001, so I know for sure it was open then, hope this helps on timing! Holly Bluff is about 3- 40 miles from Vicksburg, but actually it is much further, roads are bad, etc. Ms M & me only had a blanket to give. Ma. It is the long version but does not look like the old ones I saw as a child. Law House, Most People Have Long Forgotten About This Vacant Ghost Town In Rural Mississippi, The Mississippi Ghost Town Thats Perfect For An Autumn Day Trip, Follow This Abandoned Railroad Trail For One Of The Most Unique Hikes In Mississippi, A Far Cry From Its Regal Days, McGees Castle In Mississippi Is Abandoned And Slowly Fading Away, Mississippi Department of Archives and History. We even had insurance and payed our bills!!! It was boarded up by the 1990s, but several paranormal investigation teams have . Yes I remember there were no ER doctors and I also remember if it wasnt an emergency you were sent home. Mr. Its really sad. You must likely took care of me.. You know they try to hide things when they shut down. Would love to write a book. Will share this with my son who is 26. Thanks for your input AND have a Happy New Year. In 1922, Poveglia's abandoned hospitals and other structures were converted into an asylum. I would love to get access to my medical records. I've . A small crowd of residents and city officials in Vicksburg, Mississippi, came together on Wednesday, February 6 th for a ceremony in order to watch the beginning of the hospital's demolition.. It opened in 1917 and closed in 1989, after 72 years of service. Its horrible totally destroyed inside. An abandoned Civil Rights Era icon The Ben Moore Hotel, pictured here, opened its doors in 1945 and in 1951 became the first hotel in Montgomery, Alabama to welcome African Americans as guests.. The building-Mercy Hospital, still sits empty. Can anyone come and go threw this building ? Dr. Jack Birchette, Dr. Tom Mitchell and Dr. R A Street. Ghost hunters searching an abandoned Mississippi hospital for the paranormal found the body of a missing 69-year-old woman. Exploring Abandoned Charity Hospital Laurel, Mississippi DeadlyKnot 5.89K subscribers Subscribe 2.4K views 4 years ago Welcome to the old abandoned charity hospital. Did you know Johnny B. Taylor? how I wish the time was on my birth certificate but it is not ( I wanna have my natal horoscope done, but dont have the time) As far as I know, the hospital is now abandoned. The women were raped by the staff. Approx 50 percent whtie, 50 per cent black.). Not that I remember. I hate that it is no more. Yes, time DOES fly! Awww!!! Also please make contact with David Gibson, a local citizen who lives behind the hospital. A lot of the information on that episode of ghost asylum is inaccurate. An abandoned hospital full of paranormal activity in one of America's most haunted cities is currently being demolished. Mabus proposed re-channelling the hospital funds into Medicaid so they could receive federal matching funds. What an interesting idea. I played airsoft here in February 2020 and 2021. i am very interested in all of this paranormal activity, could you give me more description of what yiu have seen and heard of! My mom was a corrections officer there in the 80s up until it was closed. I had inmate friends who showed me everything. Got some strange feelings especially in the room with the fireplace as well as some other rooms neer that room. Just destroy it. I worked in the lab at both Parkview and the new River Region. I live in Texas. Jen Michalski, a California-based author, joins us this week to talk about abandoned sanitoriums and state hospitals that can be found east of the Mississippi. During time of bad weather, the act of getting people up to the top of the hill was much worse. We had other foreign Doctors. That is also a very haunted location. Some years past i decided to gather Historical informaton on the Hospital. According to MDAHs database, it was closed after University Hospital opened in 1955 and demolished sometime before 1962: https://www.apps.mdah.ms.gov/Public/prop.aspx?id=11983&view=facts&y=856. I am not sure where she is now. Drugs from the pharmacy will be dispensed to out patients through the business office with pharmacy located directly behind the business office. It is still standing. The building is wide open, so like the Mayville KY hospital. The elevator shaft was probably one of the most eerie spots. her name is I have bipolar disorder and it might be beneficial for you to take someone in there that has mental problems that would be able to relate and talk to the patients. The experience I had at Kuhn led me to a life long love for medicine and a 30 year career as a Registered Nurse in the operating room. I did retire in 2003! I can go a step farther to tell you how wonderful they were. They paid what they could. I was told that the patients that died were buried on the property. Ive been a few times at night and would love to go back during the day before its demolished. Lots of memories from this building, practicing physicians. Im not the type of person to take chances or disobey law enforcement. And had my first child there. Keep up with Jen online @Michalski education Updated Date: Feb 26, 2023 Dr. Deborah Smith saved his life (blood disorder) at three months and again at 5 months. State funding also runs out for Matty Hersee Hospital in Meridian and South Mississippi State Hospital in Laurel, Mississippis other two general charity hospitals. As a Presbyterian, I was quite intrigued by the Sisters and all the trappings of Roman Catholicism like crucifixes and religious statuary then spent time here during high school as a Candy Striper along with Helen Carter, and a couple of girls from Utica and Raymond, I think. inmates/workers and even the mental patients that were there i can still remember. They just cant seem to get a bite on the building. Mrs. Pharr, whose son went on to being the Commandant at West Point, was my pediatric nurse. (See Kuhn, Page # A 5,) Kuhn (Continued from Page # A 2,) Her Death prompted the Board of Mayor and Alderman to increase efforts to demolish the Former Charity Hospital. The institution was also renamed in honor of Mr. Kuhn. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated. THey were poor and had no means to investigate. Hawell she loved people everywhere she went! Several became my good friends. Tremendous Entertainment is planning to explore Kuhn in February for paranormal phenomena. I was born at Kuhn in 1978. I left as the head nurse of 5th floor to go and be the head nurse in the ER. VICKSBURG, Miss. Hi Kevin. I was born at Kuhn in 1970. Do not know if that is true or not. Once we agree upon terms with the owners of the property, and we hope its soon, wed love for anyone ever born there, worked there, knew someone there, to set up a time for a re-visit. Two of them were very good friends of mine. Reading this makes me wonder what really happen the morning I gave birth. Just wondering what the latest may be on being ole Mercy back to life. Join the discussion, talk back, agree, disagree, etc. There is some sort of work going on next to it and even inside it; someone is cleaning, or removing debris, and under the awning which separates the two buildings it looks like someone has tied a chain around part of the brick and sped off to tear down just one section of wall. Dr. Jarrett was my pediatrician and he had a nurse (sister of Mercy) that was referred to as Bobo. From 2021 to 2022, I participated . It was Parkview Hospital when she was born. It is amazing. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Cant remember her name. I suggest everyone go and explore while you still can This place is gonna be demolished sometime in January or February of this coming year. If you remember me please message me on Facebook. From the dark maze of rooms that filled the building to the strange happenings that took place within its walls, its no wonder it was often revered as one of the spookiest sites in Mississippi. Cathy I see from your post that you went to school at Mercy in the mid 60s. Anyone know about her? The institutions were defunded, and community-based treatment facilities eclipsed the imposing, prison-like Victorian hospitals. I would love to meet the Nurse tharT delivered me. Ray Mabus has proposed closing the three charity hospitals that the nations poorest state operates for its poorest people. Man Hunt Continues; Jail Escapee McCloud Still on Lam; Search Continues; by John Surratt; Rafel McCloud remained on the lam as authorities from Warren County, City of Vicksburg, Mississippi State and United States Federal Agents continued searching for the fugitive, Friday in the North Central area of Vicksburg, Including Revisiting the Kuhn Memorial Hospital property, where McCloud is accused of killing Sharon WIlson, and where Officers Thrrsday found a pair of pants he took form a County Jail Guard. From hospitals and asylums, to cemeteries, schools, theaters, restaurants, parks, bridges, and even roads, there's an endless amount of places throughout the state that are said to have some ghostly spirits lingering. Also, my Mom, Mary Rose Phillips & her Sister, Susie B. I wish I could say the same about hospitals today. The hospital was officially closed in 1960. A friend visted a few days past. Your nurse midwife was Polly Malby. Anyone know who owns the Building now? Email me for more info. Sadly this year was the last time the hospital will be used for an airsoft event. My first child was born, Nov. 2001,at Mercy which was named Parkview at the time. I guess when river region came up Park View went down. If you get the chance to drive by and see it it truly is a breathtaking place. I agree! We have several types of activities from removing dirt, debris on the panels to cutting down and removing invasive trees. Resolution Places Kuhn under Urban renewal Process, Another step towarfds demolotion. Preservation in Mississippi, 2009-2017. About Becker's Hospital Review; Careers . I was born at Mercy 12-11-1964. Some hospitals that date back centuries have fallen into disrepair. The State of Mississippi also has records of your birth, parents, etc. My sister and I also had our tonsils taken out by Dr. Masterson on the same day and shared a room in the hospital. I think she lives up north somewhere. Thanks. I was born in Vicksburg at Mercy in 1962 and remember many visits there while growing up. I remember the nursing home on Cherry Street. Didnt Dr. Potnis marry one of the midwives? I went there almost two weeks ago..There is activity there.. I never entered the medical field after High School which is when I worked at Mercy I went into mechanical industry. I was born there in June of 1967. The Beelitz Sanatorium was designed by architect Heino Schmieden in 1898. Abandoned Mississippi: Afro-American Sons and DaughtersHospital Abandoned Mississippi: Vicksburgs MercyHospital Abandoned Mississippi: Port Gibson OilWorks Abandoned Mississippi: Southern ChristianInstitute Abandoned Mississippi: Central Delta Academy,Inverness, Categories: Abandoned Mississippi, Hospitals/Medical, Recent Past, Vicksburg. McCLoud gave information for investigators to believe he was responsible for the death of Ms. Wilson, Williams said. See note above did not read far enough before I posted. Dr Gerrierro, not sure of the spelling, was in his internship at mercy Hosp and was on call and held clinic at Kuhn. If you enjoyed this, check out this article: 8 Abandoned Places In Mississippi That Are Too Creepy For Words. Maybe great things will come out of it soon. Ruth Thornton was the OR RN supervisor who likewise taught and allowed me to observe my first surgeries. Do you think there is any reasonable hope that any part of the hospital could be saved? :) In 1985, I was Dr. Potnis and Johnny Johnsons secretary. Judy, I remember your mom very well and of course I remember all the doctors you mention. I would like to know where she is buried. I would really like to hear your stories!! With the Administration and Out patient division areas to the north, with easy access from Grove Street, the nursing units are to the south where they receive southern sun and prevailing summer breezes. I will email her and ask her and get back to you! We walked the whole hospital and took pictures, got alot of orbs and several apreritions , got black shadows and voices. My surviving son was born May 1981 at Kuhn. We lived on Claremont Circle in Wildwood. Also, this web site contains a vast amou nt of information. Not sure when the one on Grove Street was built but all patients and services were move to that location when it was builtMercy Hospital Street Memotial. She was a LPN. How coincidental! A nursing home was the final medical facility to open on the island, and in 1968, the last to close. He had major surgery when he was 3 days old. MY Paranormal team would like to do an investigation down there this month. The Mississippi Legislature this year approved a $2.08 million budget for Kuhn Memorial. I had an aunt that was a nurse with the Vicksburg Health Dept. Any suggestions on who to contact for permission to go through the buildings? But we found a lot of neat stuff and took tons of pics too. Janice and I were in the same graduating class at SFXA in 1957 and Peggy was just right behind us. Its so funny to see my name here! Surprisingly, Kuhn State Memorial Hospital isnt the only abandoned hospital in Mississippi. Changes in medicine and mission brought about yet another large building in 1962, this one replacing the antebellum substantial house and its 1909 annex with the brick building that greets a visitor today. As a local paranormal investigator this place has intrigued me since I found out about it.Not being originally from here, I viewed it as just another building with a history to investigate. Every two years or so theres been talk about closing down Kuhn, nursing supervisor Ruth Christian said last week. Something may happen with it before long. Asbestos removal by professionals is not cheap. It saddens me to know that it has been closed and left to decay. The Sisters ran it with authority and care for the people who came through its doors. i am very interested in the paranormal!! (Maybe Kiley?). I remember riding past it as a child and SWEARING i saw ghosts in the windows. I see June occasionally. Was Kuhn considered the de facto black hospital for Vicksburg and the surrounding area? Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. They both are deceased. China, Dr Said Elisa, and Dr Lemia. Todays Head line in VIcksburg Post, February 28th, 2016; A Step Closer? I moved to Wildwood in 1995 and boy was it convenient with working at Mervy. I cant remember the percentage of blacks/whites. We graduated in 1967 just as the new affiliation with Hattiesburg was starting. After that, my research gets a bit fuzzy because I havent been able to establish dates of when the hospital finally closed and whether the new River Regional Medical Center on Highway 61 is considered a successor or is a new hospital entirely. It was featured on ghost Hunter show on the history channel. I have many fond memories of the hospital. Now, your birth certificate also should have the time. I wish I could remember who else at her time. However, knew everyone, Mrs. Farish, It may take some time. The people buried in those coffins lived and died at what was once known as the Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum. The Mississippi Legislature this year approved a $2.08 million budget for Kuhn Memorial. My grandfather died there in about 1936. I saw an abundance of stabbings and cuttings with various sharp objects. It contained an in-depth history of the hospital, interviews with former employees, and a look at the current ownership situation. When Officers arrived on the Scene and walked into the residence, they smelled gasoline. Williams said. Anyone know where a state charity hospital was in Jackson and any information on it? In the years since, shes had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. I was born there on 19 of nov 1980. Funny thing is, my grandma was delivered by a midwife also in Pocahontas, MS in 1927 but her time of birth is on it. Is this building still intact? But I still think that park view had many more skilled nurses and doctors that actually knew what they where doing.. The three Doctor Street brothers were the founders of Mercy Hospital and the clinic. He died on that blanket. I spent more than a few hours in the ER getting sewn up after football practices and games at St. Al. I prowled around in there all by myself and heard/saw nothing. I think this would be good not only for the city and the community but also for the neighborhood surrounding the hospital. I had a child there in 1980. Amanda, I started working there in 1980. My mother worked in admitting here in 1978-79. They need to update the pics.. We have cleaned the outside up a good bit. While staying in the hospital a Dr. Will make a few comments on the Hosptiatl. But somehow that too may fall . Originally named Vicksburgs City Hospital, the facility was later used during the Civil War to treat injured soldiers, and in 1878, played a major role during the Yellow Fever Epidemic. That would be one haunted hotel if so lol.. The Kuhn closed in 1989, a victim of state politics and of course funding issues. Luckily, McRaven offers tours of all kinds. I wandered through the ruins remembering myself hurrying along the hallways to deliver a baby or to see a patient in the emergency department. It wasnt a few years ago. In 2016, I returned to Vicksburg and was driving around and saw how the hospital was abandoned and in seemingly a lot of disrepair. SISTER MARCY GARCIA WAS THERE IN 1980 & 1981, SHE WAS THE ONE THAT DELIVERED MY SON ON MAY 28, 1981. still a long way and bad roads. The Kuhns building should be destroyed, the weather,rats,and other creatures made more of a mess of what that building was in its past. Dee, somewhere in the stuff I have packed for moving, I have a notebook recording the names of all the women whose babies I delivered. I am CERTAIN all records are kept somewhere in state archives. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. If you read down further you will see some of the comments that I have made. Does anyone know what happened to the medical records from this hospital. He is working with a group who also wants yo purchase the hospital. A lot of junk goes on out there. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to posts author and Preservation in Mississippi with appropriate and specific direction and links to the original content. 4. We went and explored that place and it was really awesomewould you please share some information with me. I also am familiar to their home on the Street between Polk and National. Its the opposite, actually. In this I am in hopes of opening a Private Christian School along with using the Hospital for a Christian Retreat center and the street clinic for community classes such as art, paint, community choir and band, cooking and canning classes etc for the community! 1 awards. The city is brimming with spooky sites, including McRaven, Mississippi's most haunted house. Not only haunted, the home is historic, too. He then added a third floor to his home, which wasnt far from the cemetery, so that he could view the statue of his beloved. Havent been down there in about 16 years. Is that building for sale, if so how much? I was born in Kuhn in Nov of 1978 and just learned of its history and now I am convinced that if I return there before they demolish it im going to find whats been tormenting my soul my entire lifemy story is long But am convinced that Kuhn is holding all the answers for meanyone else born there have something anything they cant figure out. She said there wasnt any air conditioning and that there was no pain medication.. This is a very interesting article that shows the history of Vicksburg and the contents within the beautiful. The bones of steel and concrete are solid. My dad worked for ICRR, so that house was close to his work. My doctors were Dr. Horn and later Dr. Love. Dee, you were born there in 1981? DUGi: Viewing Item from repository DUGiDocs: Background: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is the most common cardiac disease in preterm newborns. Ruth Ross was the head of the lab and taught me more than I can describe. I had a child there on Janaury 10, 1980, a little girl I was told. I agree, and have vivid memories of this place which at one time was the only place for poor people with no healthcare. Kris, the COO of the Street Clinic that is across the street from the hospital told me to tell you to call him. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. You can enjoy a history tour, haunted tour, or combo tour. (LogOut/ The site includes some twenty-six acres. When it comes to creepy places in Mississippi, City Cemetery in Kosciusko definitely fits the bill. I dont remember which office has those records but start with the Mississippi State Health Dept. Hope it does not become vacant for I live in the subdivision right next door. Townspeople have to drive across county lines to get emergency, or even . It was a sad day when they shut it down. We plan on going this Friday and exploring it at night If you are interested let me know and you are more than welcome to join us. by adding your comments (insightful, silly, but always respectful) and sharing important stories from your neck of the woods. Shirley, I remember you well. That hospital/clinic was like another home to me. One investigative team noted several strange happenings, including an EVP recording of a phantom voice, the K-2 meter, which lights up when spirits are present, went off several times, a pendulum was used to communicate with an entity, and the word "help" suddenly appeared written backwards in a pile of dust on the floor of the embalming room. The inspector said if nothing is said or done within that 120 days, the issue would be taken to the Mayor and Board of Alderman. Is it guarded? Interesting building, I do suggest if you go there dont go by yourself for where its located is not safe. Mississippi Archives image Being born prematurely, I lived my first six months of life in a polio ward, of all places, until my adopted parents came and got me from the hospital. I wish you a Very Happy New year and many more. This was a huge project which generated copius documentation for both the original buildings and the alterations and additions, 1954-1967. If any has any information about the asylum please share. Carolyn, my name is Betty Phillips. I remember wonderful things about the people who worked at Kuhn. The hospital was the epitome of the post-World War II hope in modern medicine when it opened in May of 1957. Mother is Sara Lynn Smith at the time..,As a matter fact.. My father meet my step mother there..cynthia renee dickerson. Are there any other abandoned places in Mississippi? My email is ahnissa.eq@gmail.com. The Mental Health Systems Act of 1980 (MHSA) was United States legislation signed by President Jimmy Carter which provided grants to community mental health centers. Keep your heads up on the place. Yes Blaine, all deliveries were recorded in delivery area of all births and the time of delivery was part of the data. Sam P, Opinion Page Vicksburg Post, January 01st, 2016; Our Opinion. Theres a lot of history in those buildings, I know and I was the last baby born there! My mother and sister both went to Mercy school. We use to have to wear lab coats and many people thought he and I were young doctors. Abandoned Mississippi: Vicksburg's Mercy Hospital. Oh! Hi Kris, unfortunately the expense of restoring this would be astronomical. Back to life died were buried on the island, and Dr Lemia people who at. 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