FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 10, 2003

CABARRUS FAMILY MEDICINE ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW CLINIC AT POPLAR TENT

Concord, N.C., November 10, 2003 - In answer to an increased demand for quality health care in the fast-growing Poplar Tent community, Cabarrus Family Medicine has announced the opening of Poplar Tent Family Physicians, a practice of Cabarrus Family Medicine. Located at 5641 Poplar Tent Road near the Food Lion Shopping Center at Crisco Road, the new medical facility offers comprehensive healthcare for the entire family.

New patients are being accepted at Poplar Tent Family Physicians, and appointments can be scheduled at 704-782-1955. Clinic weekday office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and after-hours care is available 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Cabarrus Family Medicine is a multi-clinic group of family care specialists with a staff of more than 200 experienced healthcare professionals. In addition to the new Poplar Tent location, Cabarrus Family Medicine has offices in Mt. Pleasant (Mt. Pleasant Family Physicians), Concord (Concord Family Physicians), Kannapolis (Kannapolis Family Physicians), Harrisburg (Harrisburg Family Physicians), Albemarle (Albemarle Family Physicians), and Richfield (Richfield Family Physicians.)