It's World Burns Week, and today's podcast episode features a special takeover by Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors' CEO, Amy Acton! Amy, who has been actively representing the organization on the World Burns Week steering committee, welcomes two incredible guests from Nigeria: Dr. Onuh and Patience. 💙 Dr. Onuh is a passionate and skilled surgeon dedicated to advancing burn care, while Patience is a courageous burn survivor eager to share her story. World Burns Week envisions a future where burns are prevented and everyone—no matter their location, income, gender, age, or ability—has access to timely and effective care. 🌎 In this inspiring episode, Dr. Onuh and Patience discuss the realities of burn care in Nigeria and survivors' unique challenges in achieving equitable treatment. 🎉 As a special surprise, Patience's role model, Kechi, joins the conversation, creating a heartfelt and unforgettable moment. Listen in today to learn more about World Burns Week and discover ways to get involved in the global movement to reduce inequality in burn care and support survivors worldwide! ➡️ Learn more about World Burns Week here: https://lnkd.in/eUPY42Vc 🔗 Looking for additional links? Check out our show’s description on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ⭐️ Enjoyed the show? Tell us by leaving a 5-star review and sharing on social media using hashtag #GirlswithGrafts and tagging Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors! #WorldBurnsWeek #BurnAwareness #GlobalHealth #BurnSurvivors #BurnAdvocacy #BurnCare
Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
Non-profit Organizations
Kentwood, Michigan 1,663 followers
Resources, programs, and support for anyone impacted by a burn injury.
About us
Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors is the leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering anyone affected by a burn injury through peer support, education, and advocacy. Since 1977, the Phoenix Society has partnered with survivors, families, health care professionals, burn centers, and the fire industry to support recovery, improve the quality of burn care, and prevent burn injury. Today, the Phoenix Society is the leading national nonprofit organization committed to empowering anyone affected by a burn injury. Over the years, the Phoenix Society has developed a variety of programs: Phoenix SOAR®, Phoenix World Burn Congress®, Phoenix Online Community, Phoenix Advocates, Phoenix Education Grants, Burn Support Magazine and more! We created these programs to help the burn survivor community heal physically, emotionally, and socially. Healing from a burn injury is a lifelong journey, so we've developed innovative plans that will be there at every step of the way. For example, Phoenix SOAR connects burn survivors and loved ones to a compassionate community of people who share the experience of a burn injury, helping them find hope and healing through peer support. Phoenix Society created Phoenix SOAR in conjunction with a national committee of experts, which led to the inclusion of aftercare and peer support in the American Burn Association’s national burn center verification criteria. Furthermore, the Phoenix Society is a key partner in developing the groundbreaking LIBRE (Life Impact Burn Recovery Evaluation) Profile, a self-advocacy tool for burn survivors and a valuable means of gathering data about the long-term impact of a burn injury. Already, the LIBRE Profile has led to the first quantitative evidence that peer support results in improved outcomes for survivors. Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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External link for Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Kentwood, Michigan
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1977
- Specialties
- Peer support, education and resources for burn survivors and families and and advocacy for burn prevention, quality of life, and improved burn aftercare.
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6026 Kalamazoo Ave SE #221
Kentwood, Michigan 49508 , US
Employees at Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
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Amy Acton
CEO at Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
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Debra Minton
Retired - Sr. Director of Philanthropy & Strategic Initiatives at Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
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Keshia Link
Experienced development and donor relations strategist
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Jamie Heffernan
Burn Program Manager at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medicine
Updates
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Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors reposted this
🌍 This World Burns Week, we’re raising awareness of burn injuries. Each year, millions of people suffer from burn injuries resulting in 180,000 deaths globally. Survivors of burn injuries often face lifelong challenges including physical disabilities, emotional trauma, and social stigma. 🙌 Raise awareness with us by exploring resources from the following organizations: 🔸Canadian Burn Survivors Community 🔸Wounds Canada 🔸American Burn Association 🔸Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors Source: Beyond Burns International #WorldBurnsWeek #BurnEducation ---------------------- Like this post? ♻️ Repost & share with your network to further raise awareness. Follow Mölnlycke Canada for more like this.
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We're excited to partner with American Burn Association on Wednesday's #WorldBurnsWeek webinar! 🤝 The webinar will feature a global panel of the burn care team members and a burn survivor to share their stories and perspective of the state of burn care around the world, burn prevention efforts, and the importance to the burn survivor to have high quality providers. Register today! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d2mK9qtj #WorldBurnsWeek #BurnAwareness #GlobalHealth #BurnSurvivors #BurnAdvocacy #BurnCare
🤝 The ABA and Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors will host a special session on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 8 AM CT during the first annual #WorldBurnsWeek. 🌍 This session will feature a global panel of burn care professionals and a burn survivor who will share insights on the state of burn care worldwide, burn prevention efforts, and the importance of high-quality providers for burn survivors. 🔗 Register Now: https://ow.ly/296W50TYftl #ameriburn | #globalhealth | #burnsurvivors | #burncare
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Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors reposted this
🌍 World Burns Week 🌍 For the first time, a global collaboration of organisations dedicated to burn care, public health, advocacy, and survivor support is coming together to organise World Burns Week. We stand by this team as we work collectively towards a world where burns are prevented, and access to timely and effective care is equitable for everyone, regardless of location, income, gender, age, or ability. Join us in raising awareness about burns as a global health priority, advocating for equity in burn prevention, care, and survivorship, and promoting international collaboration to reduce the burden of burns in low- and middle-income settings. We’re embracing these partnerships so we can make a difference. Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors International Society for Burn Injuries - ISBI #WorldBurnsWeek #BurnPrevention #GlobalHealth
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Tomorrow marks the first day of World Burns Week! 🌍 World Burns Week envisions a world where burns are prevented and access to timely and effective care is equitable - regardless of location, income, gender, age, or ability. Phoenix Society is honored to serve on the World Burns Week Steering Committee, working alongside passionate burn organizations to help make a difference. The Steering Committee helps to shape the annual theme and key messages, ensuring that its impact resonates around the world. 💙 Join us all week long for impactful discussions, seminars, and panels featuring prominent voices in the burn community! All events are free to attend, but registration is required: https://lnkd.in/d2mK9qtj #WorldBurnsWeek #BurnAwareness #GlobalHealth #BurnSurvivors #BurnAdvocacy #BurnCare
✨ Registration for the World Burns Week events is now OPEN ✨ Get ready for an exciting week of impactful discussions, seminars, and panels featuring prominent voices in the burn community! All events are free to attend. 🌍💙 From November 4th to 8th, we'll have expert speakers, in-depth seminars, and engaging discussions on critical issues in burn care, prevention, and survivor support. Real-time translation will be available in select languages to ensure accessibility for everyone. Stay tuned for the full agenda, and prepare to join us! 💪 Register today by visiting: https://hubs.ly/Q02TRjwK0 #WorldBurnsWeek #BurnAwareness #GlobalHealth #BurnSurvivors #BurnAdvocacy #BurnCare #BurnSurvivor
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#ICYMI: Phoenix World Burn Congress will now take place November 12 - 14, 2025 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center (just minutes away from downtown Cincinnati, OH!). Learn more about this change, explore our event FAQs and sign up for updates by visiting: https://hubs.ly/Q02VHY_q0 #phoenixwbc #pwbc #burnsurvivor
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October brought a wealth of knowledge to the Girls with Grafts podcast! 🎙️✨ We kicked off with Jason Nelson and Matt Cunningham, unraveling the complexities of burn injury cases and showing how legal expertise can help rebuild lives. 🔍⚖️ For Fire Prevention Week, Steve Rice from Summit Fire & Security gave us a crucial crash course in commercial fire safety, equipping listeners with potentially life-saving knowledge. 🚒🛡️ We closed the month with Ingrid Parry, a pioneering physical therapist and former ABA president, who shared valuable insights on the healing power of movement in burn recovery. 🧘♀️💪 These episodes showcase the diverse expertise supporting burn survivors. Missed an episode? Check out the links below! 📣🗓️ #GirlsWithGrafts #BurnSurvivor #Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02W2MVn0 Listen on Spotify ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02W30dw0 Watch on YouTube ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02W38p60
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Scars aren't scary – let's stop body-shaming people with facial differences this Halloween 🎃 A new campaign by Face Equality International and Sephora UK is encouraging people to reconsider using scars in their Halloween costumes. 🧡 #burnsurvivor #halloween #faceequality
Scars aren't scary – let's stop body-shaming people with facial differences this Halloween
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Join World Burns Week as an Endorsing Partner! Does your organization want to support global burn awareness and advocate for equity? Showcase your commitment by becoming an endorsing partner! Endorsement is free, and as a partner, you’ll be recognized for sharing the vision and mission of World Burns Week. Your organization’s name and logo will be proudly displayed on our website, and you'll receive exclusive updates on our events and initiatives. 💙 Ready to stand with us? Endorse us today! 👉https://hubs.ly/Q02VMdv20 Together, we can create a global impact! 💪 #WorldBurnsWeek #EndorsingPartners #GlobalHealth #BurnSurvivors #BurnAdvocacy #BurnAwareness
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Tune in to our latest episode with Ingrid Parry, a pioneering physical therapist and former ABA president! 🧘♀️ Discover how movement and exercise are powerful medicines for burn recovery. From groundbreaking research to practical tips, Ingrid shares her 29 years of expertise in burn rehabilitation. Get ready for an episode packed with valuable insights on the healing power of movement! 💪🎯 #GirlsWithGrafts #BurnSurvivor #Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02W2SpS0 Listen on Spotify ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02W33Q40 Watch on YouTube ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02W2y4K0
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