Two women check out the new equipment at Highline Medical Center's Emergency Room. The medical center presented an open house for the new facility on Saturday.
Hundreds of people came out to look at the new Emergency Room and Patient Care Facility at Highline Medical Center on Saturday.
From 10 to 3 p.m. on April 10, the public was invited to tour the new facility, which features 32 private rooms, compared to the old E.R.'s 19 rooms. The new E.R. cost $60 million to build.
The new E.R. will begin taking patients on Tuesday, April 13.
Bicycle helmets were handed out to 150 kids. The Pacific Science Center had a blood and guts exhibit set up. Science center performers also gave a presentation on all of the body's senses.
Kids could also take a tour of an ambulance and a fire engine that were on location for the event.
Bob Harper from the reality TV. Show, "The Biggest Loser" was there, giving a presentation on the importance of eating right and exercising as well as signing his book for people.
From the local television show, "Northwest Backroads." Grant Goodeve shared his story of every parent's worst nightmare. He described his son's frightening bicycle accident and gave tips on bike safety.
