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(GRAPEVINE, Texas, July 6, 2009) – Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine is pleased to announce the dedication of the “Garden of Hope” memorial garden for families who have experienced early pregnancy loss. The ceremony will be held at Parker Memorial Cemetery in Grapevine on Saturday, July 11 at 10 a.m.

“We hope this memorial garden offers solace and becomes a peaceful place where bereaved parents and families know their loved ones are resting in peace,” said Doug Lawson, Baylor Grapevine president. “It is an honor for us to journey with these families.”

The “Garden of Hope” was created to serve as a place where families can honor and celebrate the memory of their loved ones. The idea originated from Baylor Grapevine staff that desired to help provide families with decedent care options after they have experienced early pregnancy loss. The memorial garden was made possible by the staff at Baylor Grapevine and generous gifts from donors and volunteers. According to the March of Dimes, approximately 10 to 15 percent of recognized pregnancies result in early pregnancy loss--which is the termination of pregnancy before 20 weeks gestation or babies with a fetal weight less than 500 grams.

Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine is a full-service, fully-accredited not-for-profit hospital serving residents in more than 20 cities throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth region. Focused on being the best place to give and receive quality, safe and compassionate care, Baylor Grapevine works to lead the transformation of health care. The 233-bed hospital offers advanced medical services for cardiovascular services, women’s services, diagnostic imaging, neonatal intensive care, sleep disorders, intensive and emergency care.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, Baylor Health Care System reported $446 million in community benefit, which includes providing care for charity patients and patients enrolled in government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, as well as the unreimbursed costs of medical education, research and community programs.  Total community benefit was calculated in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 311.