FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 2, 2002

—MEDIA ADVISORY—
UC DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER OPENS NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART BIRTHING SUITES

WHAT:

The opening of our new addition — the UC Davis Medical Center Birthing Suites — in the new Davis Tower. The center is Sacramento's newest, most advanced and family-friendly maternity option, featuring state-of-the-art technology, home-like surroundings and physicians around the clock.

WHEN:

Monday, July 8

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

WHERE:

UC Davis Medical Center
Davis Tower, 3rd Floor
2315 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento

WHO:

William Gilbert, professor and vice-chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; chief, division of maternal-fetal medicine Judie Boehmer, nurse manager, labor and delivery services

VISUALS:

• Families who will be delivering in the new facilities
•One-on-one tours with doctors and nurses who oversee UC Davis' maternity services
•State-of-the-art facility that includes 14 suites, two operating rooms, two recovery rooms, newborn nursery and family lounge

PARKING:

Parking garage adjacent to Medical Center; present media pass to attendant for complementary parking

MEDIA CONTACT:
Martha Alcott
(916) 734-9027