Summary
On November 19, 1973, the Michigan Department of Public Health stated that rumors of withdrawing support from the Beaver Island physician or disapproving the Medical Center were unfounded. The notice said a State Health Department representative would visit the island in early 1974 to discuss clinic-facility problems.
Evidence and limits
This is a reassurance and planned-visit notice. It does not establish later funding, licensing, construction, or the outcome of the proposed visit.
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, November 1973, “Medical Center Report: News Release — November 19th, 1973.”Reprints assurances from Dr. Robert S. Libke and Dr. John L. Isbister that there were no plans to change the Beaver Island physician arrangement or disapprove the Center, and says a State Health Department representative would visit in early 1974 to discuss clinic-facility problems.