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January 23, 2023Firefighters Burn Institute marks 50 years of service
50 years after its founding, the Firefighters Burn Institute unveils a new museum exhibit tracing its history of service in the Sacramento area.
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September 22, 2022Support and resources for burn survivors result of tragic plane crash 50 years ago
A horrific plane crash from 1972 paved the way for many resources and support for burn survivors in the Sacramento region. Today, these help to ease the long road to physical and mental recovery.
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September 21, 2022Advances in burn care after deadly plane crash lead to better survival rates
Prompted by a horrific plane crash and explosion at an ice cream parlor in 1972, Sacramento firefighters and medical personnel banded together to improve care for burn survivors. Since that time, advancements in burn treatments have increased survival rates and quality of life.
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September 20, 2022Fiery crash 50 years ago spurs today’s world-class burn care
In September 1972, a plane crashed into a popular Sacramento ice cream parlor, killing 22 people. The tragedy sparked one firefighter’s mission to create the Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center at UC Davis Medical Center.
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December 20, 2021“I was dead. Now, I’m ready to go back home.” Burn survivor beats the odds
A gas explosion in late 2020 changed J. Guadalupe Romo Fonseca’s life forever. But after 235 days at UC Davis Health, he and his family celebrate this holiday season with gratitude for the team that treated them like family during his recovery.
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September 30, 2021Hospitalized firefighter from Caldor Fire returns home
After 30 days of hospitalization, volunteer firefighter Richard Gerety received a hero’s homecoming after being discharged from UC Davis Medical Center today.
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July 28, 2021“Hold on to your loved ones”: Wildfire survivor who lost children in wildfire offers advice
As the 2021 wildfire season in Northern California sparks with a fury, one survivor of the deadly Redwood Valley Fire in 2017 offers advice. Sara Shepherd recounts the blaze that killed her two children and forced her to prepare for future fires in a different way.
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July 26, 2021UC Davis Burn Center achieves re-verification for meeting the highest standards of care
The Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center - UC Davis has received re-verification as an Adult Burn Center from the American Burn Association. This recognition is given to burn centers meeting the highest current standards of care for burn-injured patients.
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July 01, 2021Fireworks can be fun but dangerous: How to stay safe this July 4th
Fireworks are a Fourth of July highlight. They’re also the cause of serious injuries every year. UC Davis Health experts urge extreme caution when using fireworks and offer tips for staying safe while celebrating during COVID-19.
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June 25, 2021Touchdown: Burn survivor gets support during toughest challenge of his life
18-year-old Gabriel Gonzalez receives surprise visitors while recovering from third-degree burns at UC Davis Health. The Woodcreek Oaks graduate ventured outside for the first time since May 17 to greet his former football teammates.
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February 08, 2021“I literally survived a fire.” Burn survivor finds strength in helping peers
Judy White learns she’s not alone as a burn survivor, thanks to a UC Davis Health support group she found 23 years after her trauma. Now, White volunteers to help other survivors.
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October 16, 2020LNU Lightning Complex fire survivor starts over
Jim Robinson has one word for anyone living near a wildfire: Leave. It's something he wishes he had done sooner.
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July 10, 2020Burn center team braces for wildfire season
The number and intensity of Northern California wildfires trigger fear that there could be another one in 2020. Preparing for that possibility is a central mission of the Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center at UC Davis Medical Center.
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June 26, 2020Fireworks in the age of COVID-19: More dangers than ever
This year, with most public fireworks displays canceled due to COVID-19, personal use of fireworks and related injuries are expected to increase.
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