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The Centre, P.C. offers the latest cosmetic laser procedures to patients in Elkhart and South Bend, Indiana, Michiana and the Southern Michigan area, and Chicago.
Attention: News Desk, Medical/Health Reporters May 18-24: National Dog Bite Prevention Week
May 12, 2003
WHO: 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year. Tragically, some 20 people will die from dog attack injuries this year. Every 40 seconds, someone in America seeks medical care because of a dog bite. Children make up 60 percent of all victims.
WHAT: Dr. Ronald Downs and Dr. Patrick Viscardi of The Centre, P.C. (www.theCentrepc.com), members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (www.plasticsurgery.org), have helped repair dog attack victims through reconstructive surgery. Dr. Downs and Dr. Viscardi can speak with you about this problem.
WHEN: May 18-24, National Dog Bite Prevention Week
WHY: Because more than 40,000 plastic surgeries are performed each year to repair the damage of animal bites – a problem that is largely preventable. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and its members reach out to the public to educate children and dog owners to ‘Beware the Bite!’
Dog Bite Prevention Tips from the ASPS
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Click here for more information on reconstructive surgery for dog bite victims or to schedule a consultation with one of our cosmetic surgeons. Our cosmetic surgeons help dog bite victims in Elkhart and South Bend, Indiana, the Michiana area, and Chicago.
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