Swedish/Issaquah to Host 'Holidays at the Hospital' Community Event Dec. 1

Swedish/Issaquah to Host ‘Holidays at the Hospital’ Community Event Dec. 1

– You’ll Have a Jolly Good Time

ISSAQUAH, WASH., Nov. 14, 2012 – Swedish/Issaquah is hosting its annual ‘Holidays at the Hospital’ community event on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon in the main lobby of the medical center (751 N.E. Blakely Dr., Issaquah, WA 98029).

The festive, three-hour event is a great chance for individuals and families to get into the holiday spirit. There is something for everyone, including a pancake breakfast, pictures with Santa, and lots of kids’ activities. It will feature:

A pancake breakfast

- Cost: $5 per person or $20 per family of six (infants are free). A portion of the proceeds supports Pediatrics at Swedish.

Visit with Santa and free photos

- Come get a free photo with St. Nick and decorate a keepsake frame.

Teddy Bear Clinic

- Have your kids bring their favorite stuffed animal or doll for a check-up.

Giant Gingerbread House

- Kids can help decorate our giant gingerbread house.

Ask-the-Doc

- Physicians will be on hand to answer any health and medical questions you may have.

Face Painting

- Our face-painting elf will offer some cool designs.

Book Drive

- We will be accepting new or used books for our pediatric patients.

No registration or RSVP is required to attend. For more information, visit www.swedishissaquah.org and click on ‘News and Events.’

Happy Holidays from Swedish/Issaquah! We “Ho-ho-hope” to see you Dec. 1!