The Brookhaven Hospital, located in West South Vale, is a historical medical facility.
Even a glance at its exterior evokes a deep sense of history, as it has existed in some form for many years. The hospital’s origins date back to the 1700s when it was established to treat victims of a devastating epidemic.
Before 1810, the area wasn’t yet called Silent Hill but was home to another village, which was wiped out by disease.
Following this, the new town of Silent Hill was established on this land. A hospital was founded in Silent Hill to treat patients affected by infectious diseases, and this institution is the forerunner of today’s Brookhaven Hospital.
Note: The portrait of Brookhaven Hospital's founder is displayed, but the name remains unknown.
As Silent Hill prospered through mining, and amid the turmoil of the Civil War, Brookhaven Hospital was expanded into a three-story, state-of-the-art facility with a basement.
Eventually, it became a hospital specializing in psychiatric care, playing a major role in Silent Hill's history.
In the 1950s, when tourism thrived, the hospital was equipped with amenities such as pools and gardens, offering a far different image from that of a traditional, isolated mental institution.
Because of its long history of treating both infectious and psychiatric patients, Brookhaven Hospital was often the subject of rumors and accusations, including claims that it was conducting unethical treatment.
However, a recently discovered physician’s diary found in the hospital’s archives reveals a different story: the author questions the very nature of mental illness and shows a genuine dedication to understanding the minds of the patients.
