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N. Fulton hospital to host watch party for total solar eclipse

By Mitchell Northam
Aug 17, 2017

Viewing a total solar eclipse can be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

So on Monday, Aug. 21, some employees and patients at WellStar North Fulton Hospital will gather in the hospital’s parking lot at 2 p.m. to view the eclipse.

Patients and team members from the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit will watch the solar eclipse in the emergency room parking lot of the hospital.

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“Getting up and moving is an important part of recovery for patients at WellStar North Fulton’s Inpatient Rehab Unit,” a statement from the hospital reads. “Our team members have a day full of eclipse-related activities prepared, as we continue to provide opportunities for patients to engage and create a sense of community during their stay at the hospital.”

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit treats patients who have suffered stroke, trauma, amputations, neurological disorders, brain injuries and more.

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