Concerns Over the Closing of Van Nuys-Birmingham Hospital: Extension of Remarks by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas, 1950-04-18

Item — Box: 171, Folder: 3

Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0044

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Concerns Over the Closing of Van Nuys-Birmingham Hospital: Extension of Remarks by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas, 1950-04-18

Helen Gahagan Douglas, a Representative from California, is speaking out against the proposed closing of the Van Nuys-Birmingham Hospital and the relocation of facilities to Long Beach. The Paralyzed Veterans Association has invested in specially adapted homes near Birmingham and is concerned about the impact the move would have on their members. Various organizations and individuals, including the Kiwanis Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars, have also expressed opposition to the closure. Douglas is calling for support to prevent the move and protect the welfare of disabled veterans in California.