As South Florida’s #1 Burn Hospital, Kendall Regional Medical Center is committed to the care and improvement of human life, and that was evident through their recognition of this year’s National Burn Awareness Week – February 3rd through February 9th.
- Children grow fast and can reach new dangerous things every day. Supervision is the single most important factor in preventing burns.
- Coffee is often served at 175°F, making it high-risk for causing immediate, severe scald burns. Be cautious when serving or drinking coffee.
- Never carry hot liquids while carrying a child.
- Never place hot liquids on low coffee tables that are in reach of children.
Kendall Regional hosted a ‘Lunch & Learn’ for their burn nurses, which educated their burn nurses on some insightful facts and treatment strategies when dealing with a burn patient.
NBC 6’s Sheli Muniz also joined in on spreading awareness on burn prevention during this important week by sharing the story of a 7-year old patient at Kendall Regional that had been severely burned. You can find the story on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/KendallRMC.
Kendall Regional Medical Center received two proclamations from Miami- Dade County Commissioner, Joe A. Martinez, and School Board Member, Lubby Navarro, proclaiming February 3rd through February 9th, 2019 as National Burn Awareness Week.
Due to their efforts, the burn center received a tribute from State Representative, Anthony Rodriguez, recognizing the hospital for its “valuable contributions to the residents of the State of Florida” and for being a “vital service center for our community”.
