From the book I Will Not Be Broken by Jerry white. Survivor x lost his right leg while stepping on a landmine. This trauma made him wonder how he was going to work and feed his wife and child. He had to move with his parents as his family had…
From the book I Will Not Be Broken by Jerry White. Survivor X was seventeen years old, on his way to work in a civil war country when he stepped on a mine leading him to the loss of both of his legs. He thought it was a dream. At…
When patients and their families first arrive to the hospital after a burn injury, they may experience some level of cultural shock and cultural sensitivity even when they are from the same community. These cultural differences may be stressful to the patients and their families and may limit their ability…
A burn injury is one of the most painful experiences that a person can go through. Support groups can be helpful for many survivors. Meeting others who have experienced the same trauma may help survivors adjust to their new lives knowing that they are not alone. In these groups, members…
Little Heroes Preschool Burn Camp: California This camp provides preschool burn survivors ages 3-6 and their caregiver(s) with a unique three day program that helps both survivors and their families. While helping the survivors with their recovery both physically and emotionally, parents and caregivers will be provided with a program…
Champ Camp: California This camp provides services for burn survivors age 5-16, it’s a weeklong residential summer camp in which survivors can share their experiences with others who have been exposed to the same trauma as well as participating in various activities and have fun which will make them feel…
Firefighters Kids Camp: California In Firefighters Kids Camp, children who have had serious burn injuries will have the opportunity to continue their rehabilitation and recovery process in an outdoor environment through this camp. Kids will participate in various activities such as boating, swimming, biking, rock climbing and much more. This…
State University of New York at Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11794-0001 United States 516-444-2270 The stony Brook University Burn Center is one the centers specialized in providing comprehensive treatment for both pediatric and adult burn patients. The burn team is trained to provide the patient with expert care throughout…
Smoking has many harmful effects on the body and health among which is the effect of smoking on the skin. The effects of smoking include: Wrinkles and early skin aging: smoking can cause wrinkles; lines can be seen radiating from the corner of the lips and the eyes. These lines…
Stress can affect the body in many ways regardless of the cause of stress. One of the effects of stress is on the skin. The following effects on stress include: Stress causes an increased release of certain hormones. These hormones will cause an increase in the production of sebum (oil)…