Star of 'THE OC' to Open New Women's Health Pavilion in the OC

Star of 'THE OC' to Open New Women's Health Pavilion in the OC

BROADCAST ALERT

WHAT: Star of "THE OC," Melinda Clarke ("Julie Cooper") Lends a
Spotlight to Women's Health Care Issues in Orange County

Melinda Clarke of "THE OC" will join local Orange County
residents for the opening of the new Sue and Bill Gross Women's
Pavilion to help put a spotlight on two of the most important
trends affecting women's health and health care today.

Broadcast coverage and story opportunities include:

* 10 a.m. -- Melinda Clarke and breast cancer survivors cutting
a ribbon on the first floor of the Women's Pavilion in
celebration of the opening of the Hoag Breast Care Center;
this is the first and only center in Orange County to offer
direct-to-digital mammography

According to a study released last week from the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and published online by
the New England Journal of Medicine, digital mammography is
proven to be up to 28% more effective than traditional
mammography film in detecting breast tumors.

* Direct-to-digital mammography -- comparison footage between
direct-to-digital and traditional film mammography

* Evidence-based hospital design -- on-site footage of health
and healing through architecture, design and construction of
this new, state-of-the-art women's health care facility

More than 600 studies from the Center of Health Design show
that hospital design, if not properly implemented, can
actually increase risk of infections and medical error due
to staff inattention to detail; elevate levels of stress
hormones; reduce immune function; and produce higher levels
of anxiety and depression. All of which play a significant
role in a patient's health and recovery process.

* Also available are breast cancer survivor testimonials,
interview with female architect responsible for building
design, medical expert interviews and more.

WHEN: Saturday, September 24
10 a.m.

WHERE: Sue and Bill Gross Women's Pavilion
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach

WHO: For more information, please contact Amy McKibbin at
949.722.9559, cell: 949.244.3234 or Amy.McKibbin@hoaghospital.org.

PRNewswire -- Sept. 22

Source: Hoag Hospital

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