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Press Releases,  Safety

Practice Safety This Halloween With These Burn and Wound Safety Tips

October 11 – It’s the time of year for changing leaf colors, cooler temperatures and football, but it’s also a popular time for trick-or-treating and decorating for Halloween. To keep your loved ones safe from burn and wound injuries this month, it’s important to follow these simple Halloween safety recommendations: Being mindful of these recommendations […]
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Community Resources,  Patient Stories

Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America reconstruct the cheek of a woman injured from a dog attack

Visiting a house with pets may seem like an everyday occurrence, however, unfamiliarity between guests and pets can cause a lot of stress that may lead to defensive or aggressive behaviors for both parties. Greenville, SC, native Nicole Cantin experienced this firsthand when a first-time visit to a friend’s house in Georgia led to her […]
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Media Stories

Pediatric burn survivor featured on WRDW

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Community Resources,  Patient Stories,  Provider Resources,  Publications

BRCA publishes Winter 2022 edition of “Burn Care Commentary”

Click here to download the Winter 2022 edition of Burn Care Commentary. If you would like a printed copy of the publication, please email us at [email protected].
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Community Resources,  Patient Stories

Burn survivor gives back through annual fundraiser

In 2015 professional drag racer Lyle Barnett was severely burned after his engine caught on fire halfway down the track, trapping him inside with the flames until the car came to a rolling stop. Barnett was on fire for 28 seconds, leaving him with burns on about 15% of his body, including his airway and […]
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Community Resources,  Patient Stories

Virginia man thankful to BRCA burn surgeon for restoring function to his hand

Andrew Mahoney went in to have a routine carpal tunnel surgery when he made it known to the doctor that it was impossible to remove his wedding band due to the type of metal and the fit on his finger. Despite this, the surgery went on as planned until he was in the recovery room […]
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Community Resources,  Patient Stories,  Safety

Seven-year-old burn survivor prays for the quick healing of burn patients everywhere

It was the middle of summer break for seven-year-old Tyneka White when an unexpected tragedy scarred her for life. “My niece was pulling the ramen noodles out of the microwave, and Tyneka bumped into her, not seeing her,” said Tyneka’s mom, Ashkea White. “My niece did say that she tried to say, ‘Hey, watch out,’ […]
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Media Stories

BRCA is featured on Fetch by WebMD!

Check out this article on Fetch by WebMD, which features BRCA’s holiday safety tips for pets!
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Media Stories

Watch media coverage of this year’s “Shop with a Doc,” including WFXG and WJBF

On December 7, 2021, the Joseph M. Still (JMS) Burn Center’s annual Shop with a Doc event saw over 70 children and their families shopping for toys at Walmart. Hosted by Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America (BRCA) and sponsored by the Burn Foundation of America, Shop with a Doc allows pediatric burn patients to […]
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Community Resources,  Safety

Holiday heating safety

Are you and your home or office prepared to keep warm this winter? Use the checklist below to turn up the heat without the hazards. ✓ Has the chimney been cleaned recently? A dirty chimney can pose a fire risk if flammable debris or residues have built up over time. Before lighting your fireplace for […]
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Community Resources,  Safety

Artificial Christmas trees versus live Christmas trees: make the choice that is right for you

Live and artificial Christmas trees pose health and safety hazards but knowing what you are at risk for and what you can do to prevent those risks can help protect you, your family and your home. But, if both kinds of trees are dangerous, how can you be confident in your choice? With BRCA’s safety […]
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Patient Stories

SJS survivor shares his story in hopes of shedding light on rare skin disorder

In 2017, Andre Williams was prescribed a drug used to treat bacterial infections. He took the pills as his doctor instructed for just under a week when he became feverish. “I started having these chills, and I was super cold, but I would get under a blanket and then be super hot,” Williams said. “I […]
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Community Resources,  Safety

Toy safety: it’s more than just a gift

It can be challenging buying the perfect present for little ones when choosing between trendy or safe for their age. Before purchasing that toy from the commercial, it’s important to consider a few things. Is the toy age-appropriate? An age-appropriate toy is considered a toy that’s packaging states it is recommended for the age of […]
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