Did you know . . .
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According to the American Burn Association, each year in the United States approximately 500,000 burn injuries occur.
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Approximately 40,000 burn injuries require hospitalization;
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Approximately 20,000 are major burns involving at least 25 percent of the total body surface;
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Approximately 4,000 of these people die.
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Burns are the leading cause of accidental deaths in children younger than 14.
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The Joseph M. Still Burn Center is the largest burn unit in the United States, and the third largest in the world.
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More than 3,000 patients are admitted to the Burn Center annually; that’s approximately 7.6% of the nation’s burn patients.
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SFBF has helped patients and families from coast to coast, extending its reach well beyond its Southeastern namesake.
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The 50-bed Chavis House provides free lodging annually to hundreds of family members.
In 2009, the Foundation...
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spent over $17,000.00 on prescriptions for patients.
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spent over $13,000.00 on anti-scarring garments for patients.
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spent over $43,000 in transportation costs for follow-up medical visits.
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provided over 7,900 stays at the Retreat for burn patients' loved ones.
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coordinated service of more than 17,000 meals for our guest families.