UPCOMING EVENTS

Quarterly Satellite Clinics at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler Texas are held in February, May, August and November for the convenience of burn survivors living in East Texas. Patients may call 214-648-3654 or 800-442-8972 to schedule an appointment The satellite clinic includes a one-hour educational segment for the therapists and other professionals involved in burn care and rehabilitation.

Camp I-THONKA-CHI 2010- Parkland’s 15th annual camp for children who have survived burn injuries.

A whole week of fun with lots of things to do: swimming, horseback riding, fishing, games, ropes course, canoeing, etc.

Who: Youths ages 6-18 years old who have been hospitalized with burn injuries

When: June 5 - June 11, 2010

Where: Camp John Marc, Meridian, TX

COST: FREE!!

Transportation: Provided from hospital to camp and back by Parkland

*For further information, please contact: 

  Donna Crump at 214-590-2920 or 1-800-590-1477

SOAR-Survivors Offering Assistance in Recovery. "Survivors Offering Assistance in Recovery (SOAR) is a program designed by The Phoenix Society to provide peer support to those whose lives have been touched by a burn injury. Whether it be a burn survivor, family member, parent of a burn survivor or firefighter, a peer supporter is someone who understands, who provides the "voice of experience," encouragement, emotional support and a positive role model for burn patients and their families". Research has shown that peer support can have a positive impact on the emotional and social adjustment after a traumatic injury. Research also supports that sharing with those who have similar experiences improves the ability to live productive lives after a severe injury. (an excerpt from article written by Pam Peterson, RN).  NTBRMS and Parkland Health and Hospital System have worked together to establish the SOAR program for burn survivors.  For more information contact Radha Holavanahalli, Ph.D. SOAR Facilitator and Instructor/Trainer at 214-648-9540.  NTBRMS SOAR coordinators are Cecilia Lara (214-648-9534) and Amanda Tollar (214-648-3560).

The Parkland Burn survivor group meetings are held the third Saturday of each month. This is when the survivors come together with family and friends to discuss issues they have encountered during and after recovery.  Therapists from Parkland will be available to answer any questions you might have about your therapy or home exercise program.  Each month there is a different meeting theme addressing issues that may arise on a daily basis.  

The Phoenix Society's World Burn Conference Annual Meeting will be held August 26-29, 2009 in New York, NY.  To learn more about this organization and the work it performs please visit The Phoenix Society website or call 1-800-888-2876. If you are a burn survivor and would like to be a volunteer at Parkland Memorial Health and Hospital System, please contact us at 214-648-3560.

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