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Shriners Hospitals for Children Hosts Regional Burn ConferenceDoctors, nurses, firefighters and paramedics from throughout California and the Western United States are invited to the 2016 Regional Burn Conference at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California. What: Presentations and discussions will be facilitated by internationally noted burn surgeons who lead the burn program at the Shriners regional pediatric burn center in Sacramento. Presenters include David Greenhalgh, M.D., chief of burns, Tina Palmieri, M.D., assistant chief of burns, and Soman Sen, M.D., burn surgeon. They will address the following topics:
When: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday, Aril 1, 2016 Where: Shriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California, 2425 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, CA (News - Alert) The program will conclude with a critical care panel discussion. The seminar, which begins at 8:30 a.m., is approved for 6 hours of continuing medical education credit. The $75 registration fee includes all continuing education credits, presentations, conference materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments. To request further information or register for the conference, please call the Staff Development Office at (916) 453-2041 or send email to [email protected]. The Northern California Shriners Hospital is distinguished by the American Burn Association (ABA) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS (News - Alert)) as a verified pediatric burn center. From massive life-threatening burns to the smallest fingertip burn, the internationally noted team of burn surgeons and specialists at Shriners Hospital give children the care and rehabilitation they need to lead active, productive lives. The comprehensive program covers all aspects of burn care - from initial management, critical care and wound coverage to rehabilitation, inpatient care and reconstruction. Care is provided by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals that works in concert to maximize the cosmetic and functional outcomes of any child with burn injuries. All care includes aggressive therapy and emotional support. Shriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California is located at 2425 Stockton Boulevard in Sacramento. For information call (916) 453-2000 or go online to www.shrinerschildrens.org. Shriners Hospitals for Children is devoted to transforming the lives of children through excellence in treatment, teaching and research. Located at 2425 Stockton Boulevard in Sacramento, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California provides care to children with orthopaedic conditions, spinal cord injuries, burns, cleft lip, scars from any cause and other complex surgical needs. There are no barriers to care as admission is based on age and diagnosis. Care is provided regardless of the family's ability to pay. For further information call (916) 453-2000 or go online to www.shrinerschildrens.org.
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