Mass walk out of nurses at Eden Hospital

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Film Date
7/11/1966
Film Reference Number
KPIX 27802
Description
KPIX-TV news footage from July 11, 1966 with reporter Rollin Post featuring a look at how yesterday's mass walkout of 91 nurses at Eden Hospital in Castro Valley, CA is affecting medical services. Includes views from inside Eden Hospital of empty wards and corridors and an interview with administrator Elmer Massman, who explains what they're doing to try and manage the situation - such as halting all surgeries and relocating patients to other hospitals. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.

This 16mm b&w positive reversal film print was transferred in 4K (4096 x 2970) using a Lasergraphics ScanStation film scanner, in July 2023.
Format
16mm newsfilm