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The upper part in the picture was placed as close to the patient on the first mattress and the pieces were strapped together. Then the motor rotated the patient until they were laying on their stomach on the second mattress. This was usually done on a schedule to allow each side of the body to have time without pressure on it. The patients were frequently afraid that they would fall during the turning motion. If possible we would use sedation to help them relax. I haven't seen one in a hospital since 1975. To bad because I agree with Lynne that they definitely served a purpose.

Posey makes great products. I started working in hospitals in 1971 and have never seen this particular type. I only went to psych hospitals while in training. I think I am glad I never saw this or had to use something like this.

Nice to see others from the Southern parts of Detroit and surrounding areas
Very lovely room too!

I'd nope on outta there lol

It definitely reminds me of a train station

Pink ceiling! - am very happy at this place, thank You so much, and checking out again + and again. (Had a pink ceiling once, and burgundy walls, in my bedroom. )

The photo of the student nurses was the Class of 1972, my class.

I've seen some photos recently, this is really endangered now, if not already gone by now.

Most definitely; many state hospitals became strapped for cash and could barely afford to keep enough supplies for their patients by the 1960s, and renovations that focused on utility rather than preservation are common.

Was it on Fort Street? I used to get sandwiches there... it still has that lovely ceiling, though a bit on the rough side.

I believe that would be part of Ward F, the female infirmary. It does seem disproportionately large, though it is original. I imagine the space was used for ventilation machinery.

I am totes curious about the attic space on the building to the right. It's huge!

Doh! Had to look two more times to find the others. . .

Would NOT want to be a guest however. . .

check out latest video on utube flyover it looks great drone footage