CPCMG Announces Holiday Hours

It’s hard to believe the holidays are already here! Please note CPCMG’s holiday hours:

Monday, December 24: CPCMG open 8am to 12pm; CPEC closed.

Tuesday, December 25: CPCMG and CPEC are both closed.

Monday, December 31: CPCMG open 8am to 12pm; CPEC closed.

Tuesday, January 2, 2019: CPCMG and CPEC are both closed.

Our nurse triage line will remain available 24 hours a day– please call your pediatrician’s office for more information.

Happy Holidays!

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