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 […]

Under the management of Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America (BRCA), Joseph M. Still (JMS) Burn Centers Inc. continues to care for a young patient from Jamaica thanks to donations raised by the Sanmerna Foundation, the Atlanta Jamaican Association, the Jamaican Diaspora and Jamaica’s Consul Generals to Miami and New York. The largest burn center […]

October 27—It’s almost time for Halloween! Make sure your holiday is trick-free with safety tips from Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America. Whether you and your family are heading to a party, going trick-or-treating or even staying in for a scary movie marathon, we have a few tips that can help keep you safe and […]

 JACKSON, MS — The Joseph M. Still (JMS) Burn Center, located at Merit Health Central in Jackson, Mississippi, will close its doors effective Oct. 14, 2022. Merit Health Central made the difficult decision to remove the medical services necessary to support a burn care unit.  Statement from Merit Health Central: “The complex medical needs of […]

Plano, TX—Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America (BRCA) is pleased to announce the American Burn Association (ABA) has officially named the Burn and Reconstructive Center of Texas at Medical City Plano as an ABA-verified burn center. BRCA partnered with Medical City Plano to open the Burn and Reconstructive Center of Texas in 2015 to provide […]

Augusta, GA—Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America (BRCA), the nation’s largest system of burn care, partnered with Augusta Fire Department for a safety demonstration on the dangers of grease burns in the kitchen. Following the American Burn Association’s theme, this year’s National Burn Awareness Week (Feb. 6-12) will focus on “Burning Issues in the Kitchen” […]

Monday, Feb. 6, marks the beginning of National Burn Awareness Week across the country. Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America (BRCA), the nation’s most extensive burn care system, is joining the cause and spreading educational materials, prevention tools and more to communities across the country. Organized by the American Burn Association (ABA), the week is […]

December 1—The holiday season is a time for family, friends, food and the holiday spirit. As you get ready to decorate your house, start shopping for gifts or find ways to stay warm, make sure you stay safe! According to the National Fire Prevention Association, more than one-third of home decoration fires are started by […]

November 2—According to the National Fire Prevention Association, Thanksgiving Day is the year’s biggest day for fires. In 2020, Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America physicians and advanced practice providers saw 28% more burns on Thanksgiving than the daily average for the entire year. To help make sure your Thanksgiving holiday is fun and safe, […]

October 20—Little ghosts and goblins will soon be venturing out to celebrate Halloween. Here at Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America, we have a few tips for keeping them safe during the festivities. Forget the Flame—Instead of candles, use battery-operated lights or glow sticks in jack-o-lanterns. Compact Clothing—Opt for snug-fitting, flame-resistant costumes instead of flowing […]

Miami, FL—Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America (BRCA) at Kendall Regional Medical Center recently treated a 15-year-old attacked by a bull shark while lobster fishing at Ocean Reef in Key Largo, FL. On August 7, 2021, Lucas Cruz had only been in the water for 15-20 minutes when a bull shark attacked him, causing significant […]

Augusta, GA—The Fifth Annual Augusta Polo Cup returns Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, benefitting Camp Sweet Escape and BRCA Foundation, the host of the event and fundraising arm of Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America. “Five years ago, the Augusta Polo Cup started with the goal to raise money for juvenile diabetes research,” said Frank Mullins, […]