Plant Five for Life Launches Pilot Program at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
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“The gift of five trees at birth gives every child the best start in life by contributing to and growing their life-sustaining environment.Over time, the reforested site will serve the health and welfare of not only children, but make a positive contribution to many living organisms in Western Pennsylvania,” said Christine Graziano, Founder and Director of Plant Five for Life.When parents leave UPMC Magee facilities with their newborn, Plant Five for Life’s gift of five trees will be announced in their discharge packets.Over time, the reforested site will serve the health and welfare of not only children, but make a positive contribution to many living organisms in Western Pennsylvania,” said Christine Graziano, Founder and Director of Plant Five for Life.When parents leave UPMC Magee facilities with their newborn, Plant Five for Life’s gift of five trees will be announced in their discharge packets.Families are encouraged to track the trees growth alongside the growth of their child.Note to editors: For more information, news and perspective from Plant Five for Life, journalists and analysts may contact Christine Graziano, Founder and Director of Plant Five for Life, at 917-734-5386 or christine@plantfiveforlife.org.