Lourdes Emergency
Department at Deborah Opens March 1, 2010
Residents of Burlington County soon will have another
option when it comes to emergency care. On Monday, March 1, the new
Lourdes Emergency Department at Deborah Heart and Lung Center will
open to serve the needs of the community. The full-service unit
will be equipped and staffed to meet all adult and pediatric
emergencies 24 hours a day.
To kick off and celebrate the new service,
an open house will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. at 200 Trenton Road, Browns Mills. Activities include tours,
screenings, safety demonstrations and children's activities. No
registration is required.
Your
$5 Can Make a Difference
As
South Jersey's only Catholic hospital system, Lourdes plays a
critical role in treating the poor and uninsured in our community.
But we need your help in continuing our mission of providing the
best in health care to all in the community. Just $5 can be
lifesaving. Click Here to Donate
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