CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - This weekend the Mercy Medical Group held a community open house to celebrate with the public their new medical office building in Citrus Heights. The conveniently located facility at 7115 Greenback Lane is a state of the art, three-story building housing many different medical specialties to meet growing patient needs.

Hundreds of people of all ages showed up to the event, which featured games, free food and beverages, such as the “hydration station,” face painting, a therapy horse, a teddy bear clinic staffed by pediatricians Dr. Kimberly Hart and family practice Dr. Jojet Zara. Local SWAT and Fire Department teams were also onsite doing community outreach and showing the public first responder vehicles from SWAT’s urban assault vehicle to a pink fire truck, colored to support breast cancer awareness.

Attendees could go on tours of the newly opened section of the building, which was designed to enhance the patient experience. A roomy lobby with a convenient “grab and go” style of cafeteria will stock healthy snacks, coffee, beverages and pre-made sandwiches for patients. “It’s all about a more welcoming experience,” according to Nancy Bernstein, Marketing Department representative for Dignity.

The architects and designers of the light, bright building have updated the accessibility among doctors and staff, centrally locating stations adjacent to private exam rooms to cut down on waiting time for patients. Specially made exam tables that raise and lower, which can automatically be raised to a sitting position are in each room, allowing for easier mobility and comfort for patients.