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Shady Grove Adventist Hospital


GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
STREET: Medical Center Drive
CITY: RockvilleSTATE: MDZIP: 20850COUNTY: Montgomery
PHONE: 301-517-3044FEES: None
HOURS AND DAYS: Pre-surgery tours by appointment, week days 10 am - 3 pm. Call for appointment to be combined with groups since individuals may not take tours alone.
METRO: Shady Grove station. Will need to take bus to hospital.


TEACHER INFORMATION FOR FIELD TRIPS

GRADES: K 1 2UNITS: Families, Me, P&C, Shelter, G&S
CONTACT: Cheryl Macky PHONE: 301-315-3044
TYPE: HospitalFEES: None
DAYS: M T W Th FHOURS: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (only am Friday).
LUNCH: Brown bag in cafeteria with prior notice.
GROUP SIZE: 15 - 25. Groups larger than 15 are divided.
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: yes
LENGTH OF TOUR: 30-40 minutes, depending on tour; shorter tour for Grade K, about 10-15 minutes.


DESCRIPTION AND RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: Tour for Grades 1-5 will include some of the following: (1) radiology dept (view X-rays, see equipment, technician speaks to group), (2) respiratory therapy (view equipment and see how it operates, do a blood gas test on each student), (3) pediatrics department (see a patient's room and equipment, look at the children's play room, (4) observe nursery (see babies) Tour for Grade K takes the children to the emergency room department waiting area, pediatrics and the nursery.

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Last updated on Oct. 11, 1999
Maintained by Martin M. Creel:  Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us