MCG CHILDREN’S HEART PROGRAM HOLDS “HEALING HEARTS” FAMILY FORUM

July 30, 2004

Augusta, Ga. --

Health care professionals and the families of children with heart disease will explore the latest medical technology and the newest techniques for coping with physical, developmental and learning disabilities. Pediatric cardiologists, an occupational therapist, a developmental pediatrician and a family services specialist comprise the forum’s panel of experts.

A complimentary light breakfast and lunch will be provided for each registrant. Seating is limited. For registration and information, call 706-721-0575.

The MCG Children’s Heart Program Volunteer Council will hold “Healing Hearts” Family Forum on August 28, 2004 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MCG Children’s Medical Center First Floor Conference Center.MCG Health System is composed of three separate organizations -- MCG Health, Inc. and the clinical services offered by the faculty employees of the Medical College of Georgia and the members of the Physicians Practice Group. The physicians of MCG Health System are community physicians and faculty employees of the Medical College of Georgia and the Physicians Practice Group, not employees of MCG Health Inc. MCG Health, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation operating the MCG Medical Center, MCG Children’s Medical Center, the MCG Sports Medicine Center, MCG Ambulatory Care Center, the Georgia Radiation Therapy Center and related clinical facilities and services. MCG Health, Inc. was formed to support the research and education mission of the Medical College of Georgia and to build the economic growth of the CSRA, the state of Georgia and the Southeast by providing an environment for faculty employees of the Medical College of Georgia and the Physicians Practice Group and community physicians to deliver the highest level of primary and specialty health care. For more information, please visit www.MCGHealth.org.

  • Contact Information:

    Deborah Humphrey
    Director of Public Relations
    MCG Health, Inc.
    (706) 721-9177

    dhumphrey@mail.mcg.edu

Last Modified On: 08/6/2005