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NEWS
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Welcome to the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors Mission StatementTo empower anyone affected by a burn injury through peer support, education, and advocacy.
Vision StatementOver 500,000 people receive medical treatment each year for burn injuries. As we look forward, it is our hope to ensure that everyone impacted by a burn injury will have access to the necessary resources for recovery. The Society is committed to advancing recovery resources, providing ways to renew the spirit and support a positive return to life.
Upcoming Chat TopicsWe will be having speakers at our Wednesday night chats once a month. Below are the upcoming speakers -- please stop by to share your input and get questions answered: 5/7/2008 Chris Thurber Burn Camps 6/25/2008 Pam Peterson World Burn Congress 2008 Promotion and Questions Please check the chat calendar to the left or visit our Chat page for more information.
Opportunity to participate in Peer Support studyOur friends at University of Kentucky are helping the burn survivor community to learn more about the value of peer support. Since a large part of the Phoenix Society's mission involves peer support, we are encouraging all burn survivors to participate. To participate in the study click here for more information.
Do you have a helpful resource?New to the website is our Resource Locater which allows those who need resources to find a description of what is available in their area by doing a simple search. If you are a hospital affiliate or a nonprofit organization, it is important that you submit your resources so those who need them can find them. Please submit your resources now by first becoming a member of our online community. Once you have a profile created, log in and click on the edit profile link to add your resources. If you are a survivor looking for resources in your area, you may now use our resource locater to do an online search.
Feedback Needed!We are committed to making our online community welcoming, beneficial, and easy to use. Please let us know which features you find helpful and what we can do to improve your online experience. Contact us at any time.
We would like to thank the law firm of Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Barrett & Bendesky, PC for supporting the first phase of development for our new website.
Please be advised The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors does not cover indirect costs associated with grants or other funded projects.
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