MCKEESPORT, PA (September 11, 2007) -- On September 19th, 2007, Dr. Sandra Bloom will be speaking on creating sanctuary for children in a conference for families, youth, and child and adolescent providers. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Building on the Southside will host the conference.

Dr. Sandra Bloom is a board-certified psychiatrist and graduate of Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Bloom currently serves as Distinguished Fellow of the Andrus Children’s Center in Yonkers. She was recently awarded the Temple University School of Medicine Alumni Achievement Award.

The conference is offered free of charge and is sponsored by:

Allegheny Health Choices, Inc.

Conference of Allegheny County Providers

Community Care Behavioral Health Org.

Department of Human Services – Office of Behavioral Health

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

Keynote: Creating Sanctuary for Children

Location: IBEW Building, 5 Hot Metal Street, Southside, Pittsburgh, Pa

Date: September 19th

Time: 8 am – 3 pm

For more information, contact Noreen Fredrick, MYCS at 412-647-3555.