These temples were often located in secluded locations surrounded modern spas or mountain sanatoriums. Some patients contracted tuberculosis in these sanatoriums. Some forcibly sterilized deaf were admitted to neurological clinics and clinical sanatoriums because of depression. There are a large number of sanatoriums, resorts and health centers. It is known for its beaches, sanatoriums, mineral-water spas and semitropical climate. Sanatoriums were not the only treatment facilities. The majority of sanatoriums and boarding houses are concentrated around Glavny Park. Several prefectural governors made apologies at public sanatoriums. Nalchik is a balneological and mountain climatotherapy resort, with several sanatoriums. Shohimardon is a popular resort with several sanatoriums, and an active place of pilgrimage. Polly's husband Richard Peabody was in and out of sanatoriums several times fighting alcoholism. Some sanatoriums were established in mountain areas. Various sanatoriums were established catering to their needs. Ruth spent long periods in and out of sanatoriums for the mentally ill. The town is also famous with its sanatoriums and mineral water.