9/13/2019
WHY: Burns can be especially difficult for young patients, who face immense physical, emotional and social challenges as they recover and heal. Every year, UPMC Mercy treats hundreds of pediatric burn patients, from infants to teens.
WHO:
- Pediatric burn patients and their families
- Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club Station #6 Members
- UPMC Mercy Burn Center:
- Jenny Ziembicki, M.D., medical director
- Laura Watkinson, R.N., Burn Center Nurse manager
- Rachael Novak, child life specialist
- Burn care staff members
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14
- 10 a.m., registration
- 11:45 a.m., check presentation
- 12 p.m., lunch
WHERE: Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7370 Baker Street, Pittsburgh, 15206.
Note to Media: To cover this event, pre-arrangements should be made by contacting Stephanie Stanley at 412-586-9762 or
StanleySL@upmc.edu.
Enter through the Zoo Education Complex located at 1 Wild Place. Zoo representative Gabby Boldizar (Mobile # 412-365-2536) will escort you to the Village Pavilion.