Dimensions Healthcare System

Prince George’s Hospital Center Supports the Vial of Life Program

April 15, 2007

Cheverly, MD – Prince George’s Hospital Center is please to announce the Vial of Life Program. The Vial of Life Program is a community service sponsored by Dimensions Healthcare System to assist local police, fire and emergency medical units. This program will provide safety personnel with a quick and easy way to identify medical information, especially during an emergency situation when anyone may be unable to communicate or speak with the rescue squad personnel.

Please join us on Thursday, April 10, 2007 to receive your Vial of Life Kit and to learn from medical professionals the importance of having your medical information with you at all times. It can save your life!

Who: Prince George’s Hospital Center

When: April 15, 2007

Where: 3rd Floor Main Lobby

Time: 10:00 a.m.

In an emergency the Vial of Life will speak for you when you can't !

During normal office visits to any of your doctors, the Vial of Life will tell them what medications you are taking, and the ailments that you have.

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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