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[email protected] www.tricityvoice.com November 13, 2018 Vol. 16 No. 46 Washington Hospital’s new Critical Care Pavilion now open World Class Health Care in Our Community BY WILLIAM MARSHAK It is fitting that a superb new facility, the Morris Hyman Critical Care Pavilion, opened its doors at 7 a.m. November 13, 2018, just days after Veterans Day when the nation paused to remember those who sacrificed – many losing their lives - to ensure better, healthier and productive lives for everyone. Six decades ago, a district of 15,000 people understood that future health services for a growing population was necessary; the Washington Township Healthcare District has now multiplied in population to over 350,000 residents. Washington Hospital, a public and pivotal pillar of the local health landscape opened its doors in 1958 with the promise of continued on page 5 BY ZOYA HAJEE PHOTO BY SUSAN LEVENSON PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FRIENDS OF SAN LEANDRO CREEK Back in the early 1990s, a group of community members led by T.W. “Rick” Richards began the Friends of San Leandro Creek (FSLC) with the purpose of improving community understanding and awareness of San Leandro Creek and its watershed. They strive to restore and enhance San Leandro Creek to reveal its once hidden visual attraction. Through their efforts, they preserve its cultural history and create a safe environment for the plants and animals at the creek to thrive.