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naheim, Ca, November 13, 2012) – West Anaheim Medical Center celebrated the grand opening of its new Spinal Program with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, November 8th. A large crowd of people assembled at the main entrance of the new department to witness the historic occasion.
“We have an important responsibility to the communities we serve to carry out our mission of providing comprehensive, quality healthcare in a convenient, compassionate and cost effective manner, which this new department enables us to do,” said Virg Narbutas, CEO of West Anaheim Medical Center. “The future of healthcare is here in Anaheim today, with a full range of technologically advanced, patient friendly clinical services provided by an extremely talented medical and hospital staff.”
Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the celebration continued in the East Wing of the hospital where approximately 200 attendees enjoyed food, refreshments, and dessert. Attendees were invited to discover everything the hospital has to offer with staff-guided tours.
The new spinal program has opened its doors to patients over the last month. The unit features two private OR surgery rooms, state-of-the-art equipment, and a rehabilitation plan that supports an early return to activity. Built from the ground up to incorporate the latest trends in healthcare design, the department offers a healthcare experience that is less intimidating and more comforting.