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Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors

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Girls with Grafts

Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors

Girls with Grafts

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In our final episode of Season 4 of Girls with Grafts, Rachel and Amber are joined by survivor, actor, and author J.R. Martinez.  If you don't know J.R., you'll learn quickly that he is full of energy and living his best life post-burn injury –
If you’re subscribed to Phoenix Society’s mailing list, you’ve most likely received at least one email asking you to partake in a burn care research study. As survivors, our stories and voices are crucial in providing true lived experience on t
A burn injury often changes how we feel about ourselves, and for survivors who lose their hair, their whole identity can feel different. The emotional impact of hair loss is significant, and it's a journey that many survivors can relate to. Whe
Summer is quickly approaching, which means summer camps are in full swing! Summer camp is usually an extremely positive and beneficial experience for any child - but for burn survivor children, camp offers more than just fun. It provides a supp
After years of hiding a prominent birthmark on her face, Paige Lauren Billiot now proudly highlights her facial difference. She was born with a port-wine stain birthmark on her face, ear, and neck, and now hopes to inspire others to embrace the
Most burn survivors and caregivers can remember a special burn nurse who truly impacted and changed the trajectory of their healing journey. In honor of National Nurses Day, we’re celebrating all of the wonderful burn care professionals with Em
In honor of National Volunteer Week, Rachel and Amber are joined by our Volunteer of the Month, Xiomari Castro! Whether she's helping survivors and caregivers find their miracle of the day or providing hope through hugs, Xiomari's passion for h
We've all heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but have you heard of post-traumatic growth? Post-traumatic growth is all about the positive transformations people can undergo after experiencing trauma. During this episode of Girls wi
Have you ever filled out our "contact us" form? If you have, then you've already met today's podcast guest: Liliana Palacios, Phoenix Society's Community Resource Coordinator! Liliana is a burn survivor who has worked with trauma survivors in v
Ever wondered about donor-less skin grafts? Or how cryotherapy is used for pain control? What about spray-on skin? In this captivating podcast episode, we're joined by burn survivor and burn surgeon Dr. Jason Heard to explore these intriguing t
In this inspiring episode of Girls with Grafts, Diana Tenney-Laperriere shares her story of survival. In 2010, one surprisingly warm early spring day turned into tragedy when Diana was burned over 90% of her body. At the age of 54, Diana was gi
Retired Occupational Therapist and dedicated burn survivor ally, Barbara-Anne Hodge joined today’s episode of Girls with Grafts! We talk with Barb about her experience working on the burn unit for over 25 years and what led her to help establis
It's true: laughter is strong medicine.Scientific studies have shown a direct correlation between humor and the diminishment of pain. In addition to easing tension and comforting others, comedy and laughter have been shown to help in various me
Join us for an inspiring episode of "Beyond Survival," where we welcome the remarkable Michelle Escamilla as our special guest. Michelle's life is a testament to the power of resilience, self-love, and unwavering determination in the face of ad
We’re kicking off season 4 of Girls with Grafts during National Burn Awareness Week! National Burn Awareness Week is hosted by the American Burn Association and this year’s theme is spreading awareness about preventing flammable liquid burn inj
During this episode of Girls with Grafts, Amber Wilcox rejoins Rachel Kudlak for the final episode of Season Three. They begin the episode with a quick life update from Amber. The girls are then joined by CEO of Phoenix Society for Burn Survivo
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Jeffrey Schneider specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation and first had his opportunity to work with burn patients shortly after the Station Nightclub Fire occurred while he was completing his r
It’s #GivingTuesday! Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. In honor of Giving Tuesday, we want to highlight a few of the ways you can give back to Phoenix Society and burn community. We hope
Every year, wildfires burn across the United States, and a growing number of people are living where wildfires are a real risk. According to NFPA, every year, wildfires burn across the U.S., and more and more people are living where wildfires a
Many burn survivors face the harsh reality after a burn injury of wondering if they will ever return back to ‘normal’. For many, the long journey to recovery can seem both overwhelming and uncertain—not knowing what the future can hold or how l
After a burn injury, many burn survivors are left with the appearance of visible burn scars that can sometimes make getting back out there after a burn injury difficult. There are several options that burn survivors may explore to help with the
Halloween is a time for fun, but let’s not forget that it can be tough for those with facial and visible differences. Portraying a burn survivor or someone with physical disfigurements can be extremely disrespectful and triggering. Additionally
Taylor Campbell was just 8 months old when her burn injury occurred from a kitchen accident resulting in 64% of her body burned with a 7% chance of survival. Today, Taylor is 19 years old and has had over 30 surgeries since her accident. As a c
Each year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®), hosts Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW) to help with educating the public about the importance of fire safety. For more than 100 years, NFPA, the official sponsor of FPW, has hosted a fire
On Halloween in 1987, Anthony Razzano at the young age of 12 years old found himself influenced by peers huffing gas on a quad motorbike. In his recollection of a ‘split-second decision,’ Anthony decided to join his peers and later returned hom
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