Hedrick Medical Center opened its doors to the public for an open house on Saturday for visitors to get the opportunity to enjoy a picnic lunch on the grounds and tour new and remodeled facilities. Among areas to visit were the new mammography suite and remodeled radiology department. Those attending also received a free T-shirt and a chance to win a flat screen TV. Life-saving health and wellness information was also distributed. An estimated 600 people toured the facilities during the four-hour open hosue and around 100 women scheduled mammograms. “This was all about awareness and saving lives,” said Heather Deshayes, director of marketing for Hedrick Medical Center.

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