Dr. Garland was appointed in 1985 as the first African American to hold such a position in Virginia history.
Photo on the right: Commissioner Joseph Bevilacqua welcomes Dr. Olivia Garland as the new director of Central State Hospital. Seated is Dr. Greer Wilson, chair of the state mental health department’s board of directors.
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| Gallery | Central State Hospital Exhibit | |