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Updated Program for New Mothers
Posted June 1, 2023 in News, Prevention
The Burn Prevention Network (BPN) and Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) have teamed up to launch the newly designed Home Safe Home program, which educates new parents about fire and burn safety for young children. The program provides an educational video for mothers who have just given birth in any LVHN hospital. The improved Home […]
Fire Safety House Makes a Difference
Posted November 3, 2022 in Prevention
In collaboration with the City of Allentown Fire Department, Burn Prevention Network funded a Fire Safety House for fire safety training. From the outside, the Fire Safety House appears to be a standard trailer, but when you head inside, visitors see a fake kitchen, bedroom, and living space set up to mimic the effects of […]
Firefighter Focus: Derrick Sawyer
Posted February 16, 2022 in Featured Partner, General, Prevention
In celebration of Black History Month, Burn Prevention Network spoke with Board Member Derrick Sawyer, former Philadelphia Fire Commissioner and the first African American Fire Chief of the Upper Darby Township Fire Department. Becoming a firefighter was the last thing Derrick Sawyer thought he’d do when he got out of the Air Force in 2000. […]
Mark Wendling, MD: Physician, Executive Director, and Servant Leader
Posted January 19, 2022 in General, Prevention
Mark Wendling is the kind of primary care physician all patients hope to find. It is no wonder that those who seek his care and counsel do so for much of their life! Dr. Wendling has practiced family care medicine in the Lehigh Valley for approximately 25 years. In addition, for the past six years, […]
The Burn Prevention Network Awarded $27,500 for Prevention Education and Survivor Support
Posted August 24, 2021 in Featured Partner, General, Prevention
The Fleming Foundation, Zionsville, PA, has announced that a grant totaling $27,500 has been awarded to The Burn Prevention Network in support of two separate programs, Camp Susquehanna and Home Safe Home. Camp Susquehanna was allocated $12,500 of the funds to support a growing number of campers expected as a result of the program’s expansion. […]
3 Summer Burn Risks That Are Easy to Forget
Posted July 15, 2021 in General, Prevention
When you hear the term “summer burn prevention,” you probably think of sunscreen, beach umbrellas, and sun hats. While these items are essential for protecting yourself from harmful UVB rays, sunburns aren’t the only way to get your skin scorched when it’s hot out. To ensure you and your loved ones steer clear of painful […]
BPN Awarded $25,000 to Support Burn Survivors of All Ages
Posted July 8, 2021 in Camp, General, Prevention
The Burn Foundation, Upper Darby, PA, announced that a grant totaling $25,000 has been awarded to The Burn Prevention Network to fund a growing number of campers expected to attend Camp Susquehanna in 2021. Camp Susquehanna is traditionally a five day sleep-away experience for children ages 7-17 who have survived a burn injury. Due to […]
4 Essential Fire Safety Tips this Summer
Posted June 16, 2021 in General, Prevention
When you’re soaking up the sunshine with friends on a hot summer day, fire prevention is probably the last thing on your mind. But did you know that summer is actually one of the most dangerous seasons for fire-related injuries and deaths? Fortunately, you don’t have to cancel summertime fun to stay safe. There are […]
Claude E. Kohl Jr., 1932-2021: A Life Worth Celebrating!
Posted March 17, 2021 in General, Prevention
Claude E. Kohl, Jr. is perhaps best remembered as a distinguished leader within the Allentown Fire Department, where he rose to the rank of Deputy Chief. His passion for preventing and containing fires, in addition to instructing fire sciences and suppression practices, defined his professional career. His meritorious service does not fully capture the essence […]
Winterfest 2021: Friends, Fun, and…Pajamas?!
Posted February 25, 2021 in Camp, General, Prevention
If COVID-19 has taught us anything it has been the power of, and need for, connection. While many of us have struggled with this during the pandemic, this is a way of life for many burn survivors, especially children. Most do not know other burn survivors in their own communities, and children who attend Camp […]