February 9, 2007

Jameson Hospital South Campus Kick-Off Party Launch WalkAmerica 2007

New Castle , PA – Jameson Hospital South Campus will host the March of Dimes WalkAmerica, the walk that saves babies, Kick-Off Party on February 23, 2007 at 8 am .  WalkAmerica is the biggest fund raiser for the March of Dimes.  It supports research and programs to help prevent or treat premature birth, birth defects and other threats to infant health.  Local business leaders, walkers and families touched by the mission of the March of Dimes will gather at the Jameson South Campus to celebrate the start of a successful WalkAmerica season.

Jameson Health System has served the community for over 75 years providing high-quality, community-based health care services to Lawrence County .  With 300 beds, Jameson operates as a full-service acute care facility occupying two campuses, Jameson Hospital North and Jameson Hospital South.  Many outreach centers throughout Lawrence County provide access to a broad and integrated continuum of health and human services to the community.

Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission to to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.