ADVISORY/George Mark Children's House, First Freestanding Residential Pediatric Hospice and Respite Care Facility in U.S., Hosts Opening Event.Assignment Desks/Health/Medical Writers ADVISORY...for Saturday (Oct. 18) --(BUSINESS WIRE)
WHO: San Leandro Mayor Shelia Young
George Mark Children's House (GMCH) Board President and
Founder Kathy Nicholson Hull
WHAT: Opening celebration community picnic for GMCH supporters
and their families
Official ribbon-cutting ceremony
House tours
Family events -- music, clowns and other special guests
WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2003, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:15 p.m.
WHERE: 2121 George Mark Lane, 5 acres behind Fairmont Hospital,
San Leandro, CA
George Mark Children's House is the first freestanding residential pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. hospice and respite care Respite Care Short-term or temporary care of a few hours or weeks of the sick or disabled to provide relief, or respite, to the regular caregiver, usually a family member. Notes: facility in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Beginning in early 2004, it will serve children with life-threatening or terminal illnesses, and their families, in a loving, homelike environment that affords privacy yet offers a sense of community. The facility is located on five acres in the foothills above San Leandro San Leandro (săn lēăn`drō), city (1990 pop. 68,223), Alameda co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1872. Metal, wood, and paper products; chemicals; leather goods; foods and beverages; medical equipment; lighting fixtures; and , offering a quiet, safe atmosphere close to public transportation. Resembling a large family home, GMCH GMCH Graphics and Memory Controller Hub GMCH Graphics Memory Controller Hub has eight children's bedrooms and two family suites in its 15,000 square-foot, three-wing building. ** Photo Opportunity -- There will be tours of the House and grounds. |
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