Burn Center at Stony Brook University Hospital Releases 10 Safety Tips for July 4th Weekend

The Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center at Stony Brook University Hospital — the only designated burn care facility in Suffolk County, New York has 10 Safety Tips this July 4th Weekend as families celebrate the holiday.  Many will spend the holiday…

Tips on Firework Safety from Doctors at the Midwest’s Largest Burn Center

Every Fourth of July weekend, millions gather to enjoy fireworks in cities and towns across the country, but for those who create their own displays, the holiday can be dangerous. “Emergency rooms and burn centers see a significant increase in patients presenting with firework injuries in the month around July 4,” said Mark Cichon, DO, chair of emergency medicine at Loyola Medicine. According to Dr. Cichon, eye injuries, hearing issues and finger and hand injuries are the most common.