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Lighters that look like toys can turn deadly quickly, U-M burn experts warn as Arson Awareness Week begins
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Nurse Educator Pamela Pucci Honored for 19 years of Dedicated Service
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Grateful Family Donates Funds to TBC to Aid Other Families
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UM Trauma Burn Provides Continuing Education for Pre-Hospital Personnel
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Hockey event on April 15 to benefit Kids Burn Camp
March 1, 2007
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UM Trauma Burn Experts Offer Tips to Prevent Frostbite
February 8, 2007
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Bowl for Burns Event Benefits Trauma Burn Center!
January 29, 2007
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Dearborn fire fighters to bring holiday cheer to young patients at U-M Trauma Burn Center on Dec. 12
December 11, 2006
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Trauma Burn Center Awards Leland Gayheart Award to Two Michigan Fire Departments
October 17, 2006
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Keep Your Child Safe This Halloween: Costume Safety Tips from the Trauma Burn Center
October 2, 2006

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U-M Trauma Burn Promotes Cooking Safety During Fire Prevention Week: October 8-14
October 2, 2006

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Chili Cook-off Raises Funds for Kids Burn Camp!
August 30, 2006

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Kids Burn Camp Named 2006 Kiwanis Governor's Project
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U-M Trauma Burn Center received renewal of Level 1 Trauma Verification
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U-M Trauma Burn Center Hosts Annual Holiday Party for Burn Injured Kids
Dearborn Fire Fighters Bring Holiday Cheer to Trauma Burn Center Dec. 19
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U-M Trauma Burn Center Fundraiser ‘Bowl for Burns’ Enters 25th Year!
Bowl for Burns, Organized by ‘Downriver’-Area Fire Fighters to support U-M Trauma Burn Center, will take place Feb. 3 – March 4
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U-M Trauma Burn Center, Ann Arbor Fire Department partner to distribute smoke detector batteries on Oct. 31
October 24, 2005- "Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery" program encourages residents to replace smoke detector batteries when they reset their clocks for daylight savings
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U-M Trauma Burn Center Helps Raise Awareness During Fire Prevention Week
October 5, 2005- 'Use Candles with Care' is theme of annual Fire Prevention Week, taking place Oct. 9-15, 2005.
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U-M Trauma Burn partners with AAA to boost safety
February 3, 2005

Children treated at U-M Trauma Burn Center win the heart of the Chelsea Teddy Bear Company
December 6, 2004- Michigan-based company sponsoring a holiday fundraiser to send burn-injured children to camp at its six retail stores
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U-M Trauma Burn Center partners with Dundee Volunteer Fire Department
October 5, 2004- U-M Trauma Burn Center, and Dundee Volunteer Fire Department come together to teach home safety during Fire Prevention Week
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U-M Health System launches anti-scald campaign
April 8, 2004- Elderly, children under the age of 5 at greatest risk for severe scald injuries.
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U-M Health System joins forces with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to study burns related to children's clothing
February 11, 2004- When parents dress their children for bed at night, they frequently choose sleepwear that is comfortable or made of natural products such as cotton pajamas, sweats, or T-shirts.
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U-M Health System sponsors Michigan families to attend Family Burn Camp
October 29, 2003- Weekend camp allows families of burn-injured patients to share experiences.
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U-M Health System implements Straight Talk at Hurley Medical Center in national crusade to prevent burn injuries
October 14, 2003- Fire Safety Program extinguishes the desire for kids to set fires.
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U-M Health System wins International Media award for burn-injury prevention video
September 16, 2003- The U-M Trauma Burn Center video, "In an Instant...", has recently been selected to receive the 2003 FREDDIE award in the category of Safety & First Aid by The International Health & Medical Media Awards. The FREDDIE is known as the "Oscars of Medicine."
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U-M Trauma Burn Center sends burn injured children to camp
August 12, 2003- Kids enjoy a week of fun in a nurturing and safe environment
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U-M Trauma Burn Center receives Level 1 verification
July 28, 2003- Achievement recognizes Trauma Burn’s commitment to provide the best care for injured patients
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U-M Health System burn-prevention video wins national award
July 10 , 2002- "In an Instant…" helps schools, hospitals, firefighters teach about fire dangers
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Young Iraqi burn patient arrives at U-M Trauma Burn Center for treatment
May 7, 2003- First Iraqi child injured in war to be treated at U.S. hospital. Massive cooperative effort set in motion by a local man after TV news story
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Learning not to burn
April 25, 2002- Launch of new, innovative program will help hospitals, fire departments & schools prevent juvenile arson and educate kids about the dangers of playing with fire
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U-M study: Hospital costs much higher for motorcycle crash victims who don't wear helmets
September 12, 2002
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U-M Trauma Burn Center co-hosts international World Burn Congress 2001
May 31, 2001- Burn survivors, family members, friends, welcome to attend and share their stories
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