COON RAPIDS, Minn., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: The just completed Heart & Vascular Center at Mercy Hospital opens its doors to the public with a dedication and open house on Friday, August 6. The event will feature tours of the hospital's newly expanded and renovated areas, including the Sleep Disorders Center, Vascular Center, Women's Cardiovascular Health Center, cardiac inpatient unit, catheterization labs, emergency services and pediatric rehabilitation. The celebration also includes health screenings; exhibits showcasing hospital services and community partnerships; The Teddy Bear Band will play and children can bring their stuffed animals by for an exam at the Teddy Bear Clinic; and clowns and face painting. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000407/ALLINAHCLOGO ) WHEN: Friday, August 6, 2004 Dedication Ceremony at 2 p.m. Open House from 2 - 7 p.m. WHERE: Mercy Hospital 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd Coon Rapids, Minn. Mercy Heart & Vascular Center (park on the east side of the hospital) BACKGROUND: The Cardiac Centers performed over 60,000 cardiac procedures in 2003 and is recognized as a regional leader in cardiovascular services. The program was named one of the top 100 cardiac programs in the nation by Solucient. U.S. News and World Report cited the hospital as one of the top 50 in the nation for respiratory care.
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