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{{infobox institution | {{infobox institution | ||
| name = Clarks Summit State Hospital | | name = Clarks Summit State Hospital | ||
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| image_size = 250px | | image_size = 250px | ||
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| established = Sept 29, 1938 (As a PA State Hospital) | | established = Sept 29, 1938 (As a PA State Hospital) | ||
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| peak_patient_population = 1,046 in 1947 | | peak_patient_population = 1,046 in 1947 | ||
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| − | *Clark Summit Poor Farm | + | * Clark Summit Poor Farm |
| − | *Hillside Home and Hospital | + | * Hillside Home and Hospital |
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| + | [[image:Clarks Summit N1.jpg|300px|left]] | ||
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Clarks Summit State Hospital originated in 1862 when citizens of Providence Township developed a poor farm. As the years passed, the mentally ill were also provided care at the facility. At a later date, the responsibility for the operation of the poor farm was assumed by the City of Scranton, the Borough of Dunmore, and eventually, Lackawanna County. On September 29, 1938 the state took control of the hospital as part of the "Full State Care Act". The legislature (Act #53) assumed responsibility for eight of the thirteen existing county public mental hospitals, the other five hospitals were closed. | Clarks Summit State Hospital originated in 1862 when citizens of Providence Township developed a poor farm. As the years passed, the mentally ill were also provided care at the facility. At a later date, the responsibility for the operation of the poor farm was assumed by the City of Scranton, the Borough of Dunmore, and eventually, Lackawanna County. On September 29, 1938 the state took control of the hospital as part of the "Full State Care Act". The legislature (Act #53) assumed responsibility for eight of the thirteen existing county public mental hospitals, the other five hospitals were closed. | ||
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== Links & Additional Information == | == Links & Additional Information == | ||
| − | + | [http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/partnersproviders/mentalhealthsubstanceabuse/statehospitals/003670148.htm Official PA DPW Clarks Summit State Hospital Website] | |
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[[Category:Cottage Plan]] | [[Category:Cottage Plan]] | ||
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