Category Archives: Burns

Help Us Make 2012 A Vintage Year for Burn Prevention


Burn Awareness Week is February 6-13 With Burn Awareness Week upon us again, it is hard to believe that it has been a whole year since we have discussed issues of burn safety and treatment. So, how are we doing … Continue reading

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April 4th – April 8th is Injury Prevention Week!


Today starts Public Health week which this year is emphasizing injury prevention –Did you know Fletcher Allen Health Care is actively involved in Injury Prevention and Care? This week, we will post injury prevention education on falls, burns, car crashes, … Continue reading

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“Please Put Us out of Business!” – A Burn Surgeon’s Wish for Burn Awareness Week (February 6-12)


This week, February 6-12, has been designated “Burn Awareness Week.”  As a burn surgeon I can tell you that this is not a celebration.  You see, injuries from burns are serious problems in our country today.  While we have all … Continue reading

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