Nation`s Second Mobile Emergency Room Undergoes Test Run by Long Beach Memorial and Miller Children`s Hospital

LBMMC/MCH use Mobile ER at 25th Anniversary of the Long Beach ICB Marathon and
Half Marathon; will provide feedback to LA County to ensure unit`s effectiveness
in disaster scenarios
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
In partnership with the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency of Los Angeles
County, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Miller Children`s Hospital will
premiere the nation`s second Mobile Emergency Room (ER) unit today at the 25th
Anniversary of the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon and Half
Marathon.

The 1,000+ square foot unit, which will be staffed by Long Beach Memorial`s
Emergency and Trauma team on race day, is equipped with 12 patient beds, four of
which can monitor heart rates and administer oxygen, and a two-bed operating
room. Used to treat minor injuries and dehydration on race day, the Mobile ER
unit can provide services including basic triage, x-rays, ultrasounds, EKGs, and
even minor surgery, making it ideal for disaster scenarios.

"By working with LA County to give the new Mobile ER unit its first test run,
Long Beach Memorial and Miller Children`s Hospital are continuing our commitment
to providing the highest level of care to our Southern California community and
beyond," said Diana Hendel, Chief Executive Officer. "The valuable insight that
our Emergency and Trauma team gather during race day will help Los Angeles
County and any region that needs on-site medical assistance should a major
disaster ever strike."

The Mobile ER unit was purchased and supported by vital grant funds from
Homeland Security and Hospital Preparedness programs. Operated and maintained by
LA County EMS Agency, the unit is intended to provide support in the event of a
large-scale disaster or incident where emergency facilities are not available,
have been compromised or have exceeded their capacity to treat patients.

As the first to test drive this unit, Long Beach Memorial`s Emergency and Trauma
team will provide feedback that LA County EMS officials can use to ensure the
unit`s effectiveness in an actual disaster.

"This unique collaboration highlights how Los Angeles County, and specifically
the EMS Agency, can pull together with its hospital partners as a system to
prepare for emergencies and disasters, even in a trial run at a marathon," said
Cathy Chidester, EMS Director, LA County. "We hope a disaster never occurs, but
it is vitally important to continually prepare."

Located at the finish line at the corner of Shoreline Drive and Linden Avenue,
the Mobile ER unit will be accompanied by an awning to provide an additional 100
beds. Also accompanying the Mobile ER unit is the Support Trailer, which
contains a staff lounge and rest area, TV, microwave and shower, as well as most
of the equipment that goes into the unit upon setup.

Long Beach Memorial nurses and physicians will also be stationed throughout the
course to provide medical treatment and water and protein snacks to all 22,000
participants.

"We are the first marathon in the country to have a full-scale mobile hospital
at the finish line. It`s a fantastic addition for our 25th Anniversary race.
Many of our runners need medical aid following the race, and while we hope
everyone makes it to the finish line safe and sound, having the Long Beach
Memorial Medical Center Team and this world-class Mobile Hospital helps us be
more prepared than ever," said John Parks, EVP, International City Racing. "We
are excited LA County has chosen this year`s race to test the mobile unit."

Tours of the Mobile ER unit will be conducted throughout race day, from 7 a.m.
until the last participant crosses the finish line. To schedule a tour or for
more information, including photographs and interviews with hospital
representatives, Los Angeles County, Marathon organizers, or runners being
treated in the mobile unit, please contact Kate Garsson at 571-224-4804 or
garssonk@ruderfinn.com.

About Long Beach Memorial and Miller Children`s:

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center is one of the nation`s top-rated medical
centers and with Miller Children`s Hospital, is the second largest
not-for-profit, community-based hospital west of the Mississippi. The 54-acre
campus houses 716 beds, employs more than 5,200 people and has more than 800
volunteers

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Kate Garsson, 571-224-4804
garssonk@ruderfinn.com

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