Tag: American Burn Association

“Being able to help people is what we’re passionate about:” Through a robust research program, David Hill, PharmD and his team are improving burn care

Regional One Health's Firefighters Burn Center treats patients from a 400 mile radius of Memphis, caring for the most severe burn injuries. Our experts not only provide direct patient care, they spend their own time on research that can improve treatment for burn patients everywhere. They've published reports on infection prevention, pain management, and more, [...]

2025-04-30T07:55:56-05:00April 30th, 2025|
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After a two-month stay at the Firefighters Burn Center, Anton Hill Jr. is back – this time to care for patients as a medical professional

As part of the expert team at our Firefighters Burn Center, Anton Hill Jr. helps patients with everything from cleaning burns to specialized wound care. He also provides something more personal - the example of someone who has been in their shoes. Hill was a patient at the burn center after being injured while [...]

2025-04-24T10:19:45-05:00April 24th, 2025|
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Regional One Health’s Firefighters Burn Center helps raise awareness about preventing serious burn injuries during National Burn Awareness Week

February 5-11 is National Burn Awareness Week, and this year burn care professionals are reading out to educate the public about avoiding scald burns. As the only full-service burn center in a 400-mile radius of Memphis, our Firefighters Burn Center understands how important burn prevention is to our community. We encourage families to stay burn [...]

2023-02-02T14:21:29-06:00February 4th, 2023|
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Firefighters Burn Center patient care coordinator Patrick Brockway honored for research into infection prevention measures

Patrick Brockway, patient care coordinator at our Firefighters Burn Center, is being honored for research he spearheaded into a new way to prevent Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections, or CAUTIs. The research helped lead the burn center to a dramatic decrease in CAUTIs, thereby improving patient care. Brockway and his fellow researchers will present [...]

2022-12-16T11:16:38-06:00December 15th, 2022|
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Firefighters Burn Center recognizes Burn Awareness Week with education on preventing electrical burns and fires

Burn Awareness Week is February 7-13, and our Firefighters Burn Center is using the opportunity to education the public about preventing electrical burns and fires. Tips include checking wiring, using extension cords properly and always consulting with a licensed electrician if you're having problems. The Burn Center team encourages everyone to use common sense [...]

2021-10-05T11:23:37-05:00February 8th, 2020|
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