Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America

10/21/2020

Augusta Polo Cup

The Fourth Annual Augusta Polo Cup™ is this week. Have you ordered your tickets? Visit augustapolocup.com for ticket information. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
#BRCA #JMS #AugustaPoloCup

10/20/2020

Motorcyclist Thankful For Surgeons, Staff Who Saved His Leg - Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America

Motorcyclist Thankful For Surgeons, Staff Who Saved His Leg.

For Randy Kluber, Thanksgiving was truly a day worth being thankful for after a motorcycle accident almost took his leg. Driving home from the holiday dinner in 2017, Randy was hit by a car, resulting in a severely broken leg and a large open wound. He was prepared for the worst, but Drs. Benson Pulikkottil and Lily Daniali at Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America at Swedish Medical Center saved his leg.

See more of Randy’s healing journey here: https://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/11/21/motorcyclist-surgeons-swedish-medical-center-randy-kluber/

Randy’s is just one of the many patient stories shared on our web page. See much more at here: https://burncenters.com/burnnews/

#BRCA #JMS #BurnNews #SwedishMedicalCenter

For Randy Kluber, Thanksgiving was truly a day worth being thankful for after a motorcycle accident almost took his leg. Driving home from the holiday dinner in 2017, Randy was hit by a car, resulting in a severely broken leg and a large open wound. He was prepared for the worst, but Drs. Benson Pul...

10/19/2020

Augusta Polo Cup

Fast facts about Dr. Juan Socas, medical director of Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America at Brandon Regional Hospital in Tampa, FL:
- Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Has been playing polo since he was five years old
Don’t miss your chance to watch BRCA’s Dr. Socas as he competes at the Fourth Annual Augusta Polo Cup™!
#BRCA #JMS #AugustaPoloCup #DrSocas

10/19/2020

BRCA wants to offer some tips to help you keep safe while using hand sanitizer. Be aware of the potential dangers from this flammable cleaner.

Last month, a woman in Texas suffered severe burns after hand sanitizer caught on fire. View the article here: https://nypost.com/2020/09/04/woman-in-texas-severely-burned-after-hand-sanitizer-catches-fire/.

While using hand sanitizer for protection against COVID-19, remember the tips in this video.

#BRCA #JMS #Sanitizer #HandSanitizer #Hazards #Covid19 #Coronavirus

10/15/2020

Emmanuel Martinez - Painting a beautiful life - Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America

Emmanuel Martinez — Painting a beautiful life. #BRCA #JMS #BurnNews #PatientStory

A patient treated at the JMS Burn Center at Doctors Hospital was recently recognized by the HCA Today blog. Emmanuel Martinez was treated for an electrical accident that took both his legs, dominant right arm, and a portion of his left hand. Martinez had a long rehabilitation journey where he was en...

10/13/2020

Three-year-old suffers thermal burns in Yellowstone National Park - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Our thoughts and prayers are with the 3-year-old and their family as they navigate this trying time. We fully understand accidents happen. Now it’s our time to help. The patient is in the best hands possible: Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

For more information on the case, please click here: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/10092020.htm

#BRCA #JMS #News #Burns

The ground in hydrothermal areas is fragile and thin, and there is scalding water just below the surface. Visitors must always remain on boardwalks and trails and exercise extreme caution around thermal features. Learn more about safety in thermal areas at go.nps.gov/yellsafety.

10/13/2020

Augusta Polo Cup

This year’s Augusta Polo Cup™ is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Fred Mullins, the late Medical Director of the JMS Burn Center at Doctors Hospital and President/CEO of Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America. Dr. Mullins had an immeasurable impact on the world of specialized burn care and burn care education. He was also a driving force behind the creation of the Augusta Polo Cup™ and a staunch supporter of our efforts. We are grateful for his support and will certainly miss his influence and guidance.
#BRCA #JMS #PoloCup #AugustaPoloCup #FredMullins

10/13/2020

Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center celebrates first anniversary - Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America

Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas celebrated its first anniversary this October. #BRCA #JMS #BurnNews #SunriseHospital

Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas celebrated its first anniversary this October. Since opening in October 2019, BRCA at Sunrise has provided specialized burn, wound, and reconstructive care for patients of the Silver State and surrounding....

10/12/2020

Lisa Smith, an EMS Educator & Liaison with BRCA, visited various fire stations during Fire Prevention Week. This year's theme was kitchen safety. Visits were made in Rock Hill, Savannah, Richmond County and Burke County. To celebrate, BRCA sent fire marshalls, assistant chiefs, training chiefs and other fire fighters goody bags with oven mitts, snacks, pens and more.
#BRCA #JMS #FirePreventionWeek

10/12/2020

Don’t use candles in pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns. Instead, use a battery powered light.

#BRCA #JMS #HalloweenSafety #BurnTipOfTheDay

10/09/2020

Augusta Polo Cup

Have you purchased a ticket for the Augusta Polo Cup™? See ticket information and more at augustapolocup.com.

#AugustaPoloCup #BRCA #JMS #TicketInformation #Event

10/07/2020

Stokes-Hodges Kia of Augusta makes major mask donation to burn center - Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America

Stokes-Hodges Kia of Augusta makes major mask donation to burn center. #BRCA #JMS #BurnNews #Donation

Stokes-Hodges Auto Group has redefined gracious giving by donating face shields to local healthcare workers at Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America. Kia Motors of North America repurposed their factory in West Point, GA, to make face shields to help protect those on the frontlines of the Covid...

10/06/2020

Meet Dr. Ryan Endress, a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Colorado - Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America

Meet Dr. Ryan Endress, a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Colorado. #BRCA #JMS #Announcement #BurnNews #PhysicianBio

BRCA Location: Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, CO. Where were you born? Wichita, KS Where did you grow up? Eureka, KS Family: “I’ve been married to my incredible wife, Nancy, for almost 4 years. We have 2 lovely children, ages 3 years and 9 months ...

10/05/2020

Keep outdoor Halloween lighting away from flammable items, and don't overload extension cords or outlets.

#BRCA #JMS #HalloweenSafety #BurnTipOfTheDay

10/05/2020

Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America at Merit Health Central cordially invites you to a proclamation presentation honoring Dr. Fred Mullins. The presentation will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 11 a.m in the main lobby of the Merit Health Central building.

#BRCA #JMS #FredMullins #HonoringALegacy #MeritHealthCentral

10/01/2020

Augusta Polo Cup

Partnering with Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America, BRCA Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, works to extend the knowledge of burn care and the care of burn patients across the nation. Founded in 2018, BRCA Foundation was built on three guiding principles: patient support, education and scholarship and community outreach.

Learn more about BRCA Foundation at burncenters.com/foundation

For more information about The Augusta Polo Cup™, visit augustapolocup.com.

#BRCA #JMS #AugustaPoloCup #BRCAFoundation #DidYouKnow

09/30/2020

Meet Dr. Kirsten Smith, a wound care specialist in San Antonio - Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America

Meet Dr. Kirsten Smith, a wound care specialist in San Antonio. #BRCA #JMS #Announcement #BurnNews #PhysicianBio

BRCA Location: Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX Where were you born? San Antonio Where did you grow up? San Antonio Tell me about your family: “Finally, my whole family is back in Texas. My parents live in San Antonio, and my sister and her family...

09/29/2020

Four nurses from the JMS Burn Center at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, GA recently traveled with Angel Flight Soars, Inc., a pilot organization that arranges free flights to medical treatments. Nurses Debbie, Shakora, Tara and Libby went to work in Jackson, MS, working 6 days a week with 12 hour shifts. Flying between locations has made a big difference in their commute. Earth Angel Ray (a retired Angel Flight Soars pilot), provided ground transportation for the nurses.

#BRCA #JMS #Nurses #Pilots

09/28/2020

Keep babies less than a year old out of direct sunlight and never apply sunscreen to babies less than 6 months old. #BRCA #JMS #BurnTipOfTheDay #SafetyTips

09/28/2020

Augusta Polo Cup

In addition to BRCA Foundation, funds raised by the Augusta Polo Cup support Camp Sweet Escape. SCYDA’s Camp Sweet Escape is a compassionate and innovative camp specially tailored for children and young adults ages 6 – 17 with type 1 diabetes. Camp Sweet Escape provides children with diabetes a fun, medically safe environment to engage with and explore.

Learn more about Camp Sweet Escape at campsweetescape.com.
For more information about The Augusta Polo Cup™, visit augustapolocup.com.

#BRCA #JMS #AugustaPoloCup #DidYouKnow

09/23/2020

Did you know? BRCA Foundation facilitates burn, hand and wound education across the United States, including Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America's 15 locations. Funds raised by the Augusta Polo Cup™ support BRCA Foundation.

Learn more about BRCA Foundation at burncenters.com/foundation.
For more information about The Augusta Polo Cup™, visit augustapolocup.com.

#BRCA #JMS #AugustaPoloCup #DidYouKnow

BRCA Foundation facilitates burn, hand and wound education across the United States, including Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America's 15 locations. Funds raised by the Augusta Polo Cup™ support BRCA Foundation. Learn more about BRCA Foundation at burncenters.com/foundation. For more information about The Augusta Polo Cup™, visit augustapolocup.com.

09/21/2020

Did you know that hot pavement burns too? Hot sand or asphalt can severely burn the bottom of your feet–especially children's feet.

#BRCA #JMS #BurnTipOfTheDay #SafetyTips

09/21/2020

The JMS Burn Center at Capital Regional Medical Center celebrated its one-year anniversary of service on September 16. The center had more than 1,400 clinic visits. Thank you for your commitment to our patients and for furthering our mission of Healing Patients. Healing Families. Healing Lives.®! #BRCA #JMS #CRMC #Anniversary

The JMS Burn Clinic at Capital Regional Medical Center, the only burn clinic in the region, celebrates its one-year anniversary of service - with more than 1400 clinic visits.

The outpatient burn clinic at Capital Regional Medical Center is affiliated with the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. The Augusta burn center is the cornerstone of the Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America network, the nation’s largest burn care network encompassing more than 20% of the nation’s burn admissions at 14 locations in eight states.

One of our recent patients was a sweet, little girl named Harper. For Angelina and her husband James – Aug. 3 was a scary day. What had started out as a typical day – ended with their daughter Harper, age three, severely burning her foot. Harper loves to run and greet her Daddy as he comes home from work. On this day, as Harper went to greet him, she stepped on the exhaust pipe of his motorcycle as she tried to climb up and give him a hug. The Wilkes Family lives in southern Georgia and they rushed Harper to the nearest hospital. She was treated and released – if the burn got worse she was to follow up at the JMS Burn Clinic at Capital Regional Medical Center.

After evaluation by the JMS Burn Clinic team it was determined that Harper would need to have surgery so that the burn could be debrided and cadaver skin applied to help it heal. The healing process went well – Harper was unable to walk but the pain was manageable and within four weeks the burn had healed.

Her Mom, Angelina says, “We had amazing care and they comforted us. They educated us and told us exactly what we needed to do. I wish we had a hospital like that where we live. We are so grateful to the team at the JMS Burn Clinic at Capital Regional Medical Center.”

For consultations, appointments and referrals, call 855-863-9595 or visit burncenters.com for more information.

#BurnCare #CareLikeFamily

09/18/2020

Founder's daughter, astronaut Susan Still Kilrain, honored by USA TODAY - Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America

Did you know? Susan Still Kilrain, who piloted back-to-back space shuttle missions in 1997, was recently named a Woman of the Century by USA TODAY. The daughter of burn center founder Dr. Joseph M. Still, Kilrain was the U.S. Navy’s second female pilot and currently works as a motivational speaker. #BRCA #JMS #DidYouKnow

Susan Still Kilrain, who piloted back-to-back space shuttle missions in 1997, was recently named a Woman of the Century by USA TODAY. The daughter of burn center founder Dr. Joseph M. Still, Kilrain was the U.S. Navy’s second female pilot and currently works as a motivational speaker.   USA TODAY...

09/17/2020

BRCA and Methodist Healthcare cut ribbon for San Antonio burn center - Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America

Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX, celebrated the South Texas burn center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 14. #BRCA #JMS #MethodistHospital #RibbonCutting

Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX, celebrated the South Texas burn center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 14. BRCA’s burn center at Methodist Hospital is the only burn center dedicated to South Texas and a part of the largest burn network i...

09/15/2020

Proper burn and wound care are essential to give patients the best possible outcomes. Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America works to provide the best possible care to every patient, every time, and helps ensure medical professionals have the tools necessary through training opportunities. Request expertise for your region here: https://burncenters.com/providers/training-request/ #BRCA #JMS

The JMS Burn Center from Augusta presented a two-day burn class at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Lisa Smith was the instructor. She presented a lot of interesting and educational information. The class was attended by members of the Americus Fire & Emergency Services, Sumter County Fire Department, Phoebe ER, Dooly County EMS, and Schley County EMS, as well as SGTC EMS students.

09/14/2020

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09/14/2020

Online burn, hand and wound education resources, including some with continuing education credits, are now available!* Get easy access through our user-friendly website, smart phone app (CloudCME) or the Burn Care Radio podcast.

Register online at burncenters.cloud-cme.com. *CME/CNE/CE credits are not available for every course offered.

#BRCA #JMS #CloudCME #BurnCareRadio #BurnEducation #HandEducation #WoundEducation

09/08/2020

Meet Dr. Michael McCann, BRCA's newest surgeon in Idaho - Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America

Meet Dr. Michael McCann, BRCA’s newest surgeon in Idaho. #BRCA #JMS #Announcement #BurnNews #PhysicianBio

Link to Dr. McCann’s physician profile. Where were you born? Cincinnati, Ohio Where did you grow up? Cincinnati, Ohio Family: “My mom and two sisters still live in Ohio.” What are your hobbies? “All of my hobbies are inspired by nature. When I’m outside of the hospital and I have some free...

09/07/2020

This Labor Day, BRCA takes a moment to honor the healthcare workers in our national burn care network. We appreciate your commitment to our patients and for furthering our mission of Healing Patients. Healing Families. Healing Lives.® every day!

#BRCA #JMS #LaborDay #Thankyou #BurnNetwork

08/31/2020

Make sure your hot water heater thermostat is set no higher than 120 degrees. Any hotter is dangerous to children! #BRCA #JMS #BurnTipOfTheDay #SafetyTips

08/26/2020

Did you know? Burn care is not our only specialty at BRCA! We also provide world-class hand, reconstructive and wound care to adult and pediatric patients. Services vary by location.

#BRCA #JMS #DidYouKnow #BurnCare #WoundCare #HandCare #ReconstructiveCare

08/24/2020

Planning to be out in the sun this weekend? Sunscreen of at least SPF 15 is best, and should be reapplied every 2-3 hours!
#BRCA #JMS #BurnTipOfTheDay #SafetyTips