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PHOTO GALLERY: LWR Medical Center 10-year anniversary/Health & Wellness Expo


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 4:00 a.m. September 27, 2014
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: LWR Medical Center 10-year anniversary/Health & Wellness Expo
Event volunteer Brooke Cutchen gives samples of the hospital's 10-year anniversary cake.
Event volunteer Brooke Cutchen gives samples of the hospital's 10-year anniversary cake.
Angela Phillips relaxes while Ron Farkas gives her a massage.
Angela Phillips relaxes while Ron Farkas gives her a massage.
Two-year-old Ben Hill admires his new mask.
Two-year-old Ben Hill admires his new mask.
Leah Parker gives Bebe Scala a massage.
Leah Parker gives Bebe Scala a massage.
Dr. William Bennett explains an ultrasound to Armando Quiroz.
Dr. William Bennett explains an ultrasound to Armando Quiroz.
Lisandra Pellicier and Carmen Soto check out the expo's booths.
Lisandra Pellicier and Carmen Soto check out the expo's booths.
Five-year-old Jules Whittemore sings a song from
Five-year-old Jules Whittemore sings a song from "Frozen."
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center employees Dorothy Dykeman and Pat Stryhn say
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center employees Dorothy Dykeman and Pat Stryhn say "cheese."
Tracy Legutko and Dr. Lawrence Manco, of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, give information on breast health.
Tracy Legutko and Dr. Lawrence Manco, of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, give information on breast health.
Courtney Tarpey explains the balance test to Rhonda Harrison.
Courtney Tarpey explains the balance test to Rhonda Harrison.
Dr. Victoria Riley, of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, celebrates the hospital's anniversary.
Dr. Victoria Riley, of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, celebrates the hospital's anniversary.
Ella Wood dresses up as a veterinarian.
Ella Wood dresses up as a veterinarian.
Carol Dorst was a member of the hospital's grand opening team 10 years ago.
Carol Dorst was a member of the hospital's grand opening team 10 years ago.
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's 10-year anniversary cake is made of cake pop balls.
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's 10-year anniversary cake is made of cake pop balls.
Maliyah Jenkins checks the heartbeat of her friend, Beary.
Maliyah Jenkins checks the heartbeat of her friend, Beary.
Kaylee Burns shows off her face paint beside her friend, Adriana Stanzione.
Kaylee Burns shows off her face paint beside her friend, Adriana Stanzione.

 

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