Dimensions Healthcare System

Prince George's Hospital Center To Hold FREE Flu Vaccine Clinic For Prince George’s County Residents

December 17, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Bob Howell, Public Relations Phone – (301) 618-3859 Pager - (301) 629-5979

Prince George=s Hospital Center To Hold FREE Flu Vaccine Clinic For Prince George’s County Residents

What: PGHC will be holding an Adult Flu Vaccine Clinic for Prince George’s County residents in its Surgical Pavilion. 200 vaccines are available and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. County residents can pre-register by calling (301) 618- 2546. There is no cost for the vaccine but the Hospital is asking for a $20 donation.

When: Saturday, December 18, 2004, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Who: Prince George=s Hospital Center

Where: Prince George's Hospital Center (PGHC) 3001 Hospital Drive, Cheverly, MD 20785 Surgical Pavilion Lobby

BKRD: Prince George’s Hospital Center is a proud member of Dimensions Healthcare System the largest provider of healthcare services in Prince George’s County. The system serves more than 200,000 patients each year.

ANNOUNCEMENT:
The public may contact the Joint Commission's Office of Quality Monitoring to report any concerns or register complaint about a Joint Commission-accredited health care organization by either calling 1-800-994-6610 or e-mailing complaint@jointcommission.org.

DISCLAIMER: Except for faculty members, the physicians, midwives and other medical personnel depicted herein are NOT employees or agents of Dimensions Health Corporation but are private or independently contracted practitioners with privileges to admit patients to our facilities, and/or to treat patients who come to our hospital for medical care.

NEW VISITOR GUIDELINES DURING FLU SEASON
We are currently experiencing flu within the community and have adjusted our Visitors policy. You will not be able to visit if you are sick with any of the following: Fever, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Runny Nose, Sore Throat and/or Cough. No visitors who are pregnant or under the age of 18. Thank you for helping us protect our patients, visitors and staff. For more information about the Flu, visit The Center for Disease Control and Prevention website.

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