November 7, 2013

The place to be: Children's Hospital 20th birthday party

It’s a weekend must. Children of all ages and their families are invited to enjoy an outdoor family movie, games, and a fireworks finale on Sunday, November 10, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.

The festivities, open and at no cost to the public, will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the Loma Linda University Medical Center lawn. Participants are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and a picnic basket to the family movie at 6:00 p.m.

Activities in store for the event also include hot air balloon rides, exhibits, and a petting zoo. Wholesome food will be offered for sale by food vendors.

“It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since our region has been blessed by the opening of Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital,” says Zareh Sarrafian, Children’s Hospital administrator.

“Over the last two decades, our hospital has had a tremendous impact on the lives and health care of our children. On behalf of our doctors, nurses, and staff, I would like to thank all our patients, families, and supporters for entrusting us to provide world-class care to the most precious people in our lives,” he says.

Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital opened 20 years ago as the only facility of its kind in the Inland Empire, with 275 beds and one of the world’s largest newborn intensive care units. Now with 348 beds, it remains the only dedicated children’s hospital in a four-county region—Riverside, San Bernardino, Mono, and Inyo counties—with a population of about 4.5 million.

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