Starting next month, the Pearl Serenity Garden will be ready for patients, family members and staff members at the Russell Medical Cancer Center.
When compared to other areas of the hospital, Russell Medical Foundation executive director Tammy Jackson said the cancer center does not have many options for outdoor seating.
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