Burn Center in the News

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Teen Struggles To Survive After Fiery Pinto Crash
WCCO 4, 7/1/09; Dr. George Peltier interviewed

Wisconsin mother, daughter retell story of surviving plane crash
KARE 11, 11/11/08; Dr. George Peltier interviewed

They appreciate the help
Pilot Independent, 6/11/09; former patient family thanks Burn Unit

Blast victim to undergo surgery
Star News (Elk River), 3/14/09; Dr. Leslie Smith interviewed

Man injured in powerful Elk River explosion still critical
Star Tribune, 3/6/09; Dr. Leslie Smith quoted

Man recovering after Elk River explosion
KSTP 5, 3/6/09; Dr. Leslie Smith interviewed

Elk River explosion victim is improving

Fox 9, 3/6/09; Dr. Leslie Smith interviewed

Against Odds, Man Survives Home Explosion
WCCO 4, 2/27/09; Dr. George Peltier interviewed

Today's video: Minn. man loses legs from strep-throat complications
USA Today, 10/22/08;  Dr. George Peltier interviewed

Complications from Strep Throat nearly kill Twin Cities man
KARE 11, 10/21/08; Dr. George Peltier interviewed

Boy recovering after losing fingers in fire pit accident
St. Paul Pioneer Press © 10/10/2008; George Peltier, MD quoted

Benefit planned for toddler who lost fingers
Leader-Telegram - Eau Claire, WI,USA; Burn Center stats provided

Family Gets Help With Girl's $2M In Medical Bills
Minneapolis WCCO (CBS) CH 4 on 9-30-08

Teen Burn Victim Has Come Far, Has Long Way To Go
Minneapolis WCCO (CBS) CH 4 © 8/08/2008; George Peltier, MD interviewed.

Local man injured in fireworks accident
WEAU 13 (Eau Claire) 7/09/2008; Dr. George Peltier interviewed.

Man Struck By Lightning Trying To Save Furniture
WCCO 4, 6/29/2008

Baby critical after bassinet fire

Star Tribune, 1/24/09; Dr. George Peltier and Dr. Leslie Smith quoted

Newborn critical after fire at hospital

Pioneer Press, 1/23/09; Dr. George Peltier and Dr. Leslie Smith quoted

Incubator fire badly burns Minnesota newborn

Fox News, 1/23/09; Dr. George Peltier and Dr. Leslie Smith quoted