1970 Another addition to the hospital
opened, shifting the public's focus from the art deco entrance
of the 1950 facility to a modern linear facade. This 1971
building still stands as the Elm Street site. With
these additions came greatly improved diagnostic capabilities
– a new clinical laboratory, a greatly enlarged X-ray
department and a highly specialized coronary care unit.
Hospital Eyed
Relocation
Late 1970's As another decade passed, the Hospital
needed space and equipment to serve its 63,000 residents.
The Hospital again looked at planning a completely new facility,
beginning a citywide controversy over a possible relocation
from its historical site near downtown High Point. Agreement
was difficult to reach. After five years of debate, the decision
was made to stay at the original Boulevard Street location.
Nursing
School Closed
1978 With the graduation of the Class of 1978
High Point Memorial closed the School of Nursing after graduating
a total of 891 nurses in its 70 years of service.
