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Kevin was burned on over 70 percent of his body while playing with gasoline and fire.
FEATURE STORY: Burn Injury Does Not Stop Star Athlete
When Kevin was just eight years old, he and a group of friends learned the very serious consequences of playing with gasoline and fire. Now in high school, Kevin has excelled in sports and is looking ahead to a bright future despite his injuries. FULL STORY>>
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Burn Awareness Week
February 7-13, 2010
According to a study published in a 2007 issue of Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation, there are an estimated 10,000 pediatric burn injuries annually in the United States. Learn more about this year's campaign to prevent burns at www.burnawarenessweek.org.
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Tips to Prevent Scalds
Scald burns are typically related to ordinary activities – bathing, cooking and eating – and often happen because of a lapse in adult supervision or a lack of preventive measures. Protect your family from scalds with these simple tips. Learn more>>
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Protecting Teens from Gasoline Burn Injuries
Kids ages 13 and older are in the highest at-risk group for gasoline and other flammable substance burns. Resources, including a video, are available free of charge to help inform and educate teens and younger children about the dangers of misusing gasoline.
Learn more>>
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Wrap-Around Care, Comprehensive Services
Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Northern California is one of the three Shriners Hospitals for Children® specializing in burns. It is also the only hospital in the system that treats orthopaedic conditions and spinal cord injuries in addition to burns.
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Share the Love this Valentine's Day
Not sure what to get your sweetie? Make a gift in his or her honor and send one of six special Shriners Hospitals for Children® e-cards to express your love.
Send a Valentine's Day e-card>>
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