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Take Back the Night Rally and Candlelight Vigil

April 1, 2009

PRINCE GEORGE’S HOSPITAL CENTER SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER HOLDS ITS 5th ANNUAL“TAKE BACK THE NIGHT” A RALLY AND CANDLELIGHT VIGIL...

WHAT: In commemoration of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, The Sexual Assault Center at Prince George’s Hospital Center will be holding it’s 6th Annual “Take Back the Night,” a rally and candlelight vigil honoring the triumphs of all survivors of sexual assault/abuse from Prince George’s County and surrounding communities. In its 36 years of existence, the Sexual Assault Center has served over 24,000 victims and their families. The event will also exhibit the Clothesline Project done by survivors and will be held rain or shine.

WHEN: Thursday, April 23rd, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Surgical Pavilion, Prince George’s Hospital Center, 3001 Hospital Drive, Cheverly, MD 20785

WHO: Congresswoman Donna Edwards, Congressional District 4, John A. O’Brien, President of Prince George’s Hospital Center Survivors of Sexual Assault and Abuse

WHY: To commemorate April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month by honoring the survivors of sexual assault and abuse. To increase awareness in the community.

PHOTO OPPS: Guest speakers, the Clothesline Project and the candlelight vigil

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 180,000 patients each year.

ANNOUNCEMENT:
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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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