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Burn Center

The University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Burn Center offers a unique level of comprehensive burn treatment for both pediatric and adult patients from the time of injury through discharge and rehabilitation. Learn more about the Burn Center

 

 
The Dangers of Fireplaces: Young patient with nurse in examination room 

Fireplace Dangers

 

UW Health burn surgeon Lee Faucher, MD, sees between 15 and 20 children each year who are burned when they place their palms on glass fireplace doors. Most of the patients are beginning walkers who do not have the strength to move themselves away. Parents Kiera and Nick understand the danger.

 

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UW Health burn surgery team members 

ACS Certified Burn Center

 

The University of Wisconsin Burn Center is verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Burn center verification by the ACS provides a true mark of distinction for a burn center, designating UW Hospital among an elite group of critical care centers offering the most comprehensive critical care available for both adult and pediatric patients.

 

Learn more about ACS certification

UW Health Burn Care team: An occupational therapist and a physical therapist 

Burn Care Team

 

At the University of Wisconsin Burn Center, a team of doctors, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, nutritionists and others work collaboratively to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to the needs of each unique patient.

 

Learn more about your Burn Care Team

Summer Camp for Burn Injured Youth 

Kids Camp

 

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Alliance for Fire Safety, the Summer Camp for Burn Injured Youth provides children and young adults with severe burn injuries the opportunity to have fun with their peers and engage in outdoor activities while learning new skills and building self-esteem.

 

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UW Health Burn Center: Physicians in the operating room 

Burn Team Advancement

 

Education and research—in the lab and in the clinic—are cornerstones of better burn care. At the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Burn Unit, we are dedicated—through education, research and care—to return burn survivors to the lives they knew before they were injured.

 

Learn how you can support our work 

 
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