UPMC Mercy Burn Center

Article - 3 Minute Read

Staying Safe: Prevent Burns with These 10 Tips

July 20, 2017

Many severe burns are sustained right at home — in the kitchen, garage, and even the bathroom. Learn how you can stay safe with these tips. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: burn prevention tips, chemical burn, prevent burns, UPMC Mercy Burn Center
Article - 2 Minute Read

Holiday Safety Tips: Preventing Burns and Fires

December 21, 2014

Are you keeping your Christmas tree well-watered to prevent an unexpected house fire? Learn about holiday burn and fire safety from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: 911, burn safety, chemical fire extinguisher, Christmas, fire, flame burns, hot food, hot oil, house fire, Jenny Ziembicki, scald burns, UPMC Mercy Burn Center, winter
Article - 1 Minute Read

Prevent Injury With These Fireworks Safety Facts

June 27, 2014

Celebrate Independence Day the right way by keeping you and your family safe from homemade firework displays. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Safety
Tagged with: 4th of July, fireworks, holiday, UPMC Mercy Burn Center, UPMC Trauma Services
Never Miss a Beat

Subscribe to our HealthBeat newsletter!

(Tap to Join!)

Enter your email to subscribe

I understand that by providing my email address, I agree to receive emails from UPMC. I understand that I may opt out of receiving such communications at any time.

Thank you for subscribing!

You can now select the specific newsletters you'd like to receive.

You are already subscribed.

Subscribe to more newsletters in our email preference center.

Sorry, an error occurred. Please try again later.

Or try our email preference center instead.

Get Healthy Tips Sent to Your Phone!

Enter your mobile phone number

Message and data rates may apply. Text the word STOP to opt out and HELP for help. Click here to view the privacy and terms.
Article - 13 Second Read

Video: Burn Awareness – Electrical Burns

February 19, 2014

Watch a short video about treating electrical burns and discover the risks and complications of these burns if left untreated. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: alternating current injuries, burn awareness, electrical burn, electrical wires, infants, Jenny Ziembicki MD, low voltage burns, UPMC Mercy Burn Center, video

Staying Safe: Prevent Burns with These 10 Tips

Holiday Safety Tips: Preventing Burns and Fires

Prevent Injury With These Fireworks Safety Facts

Never Miss a Beat

Get Healthy Tips Sent to Your Phone!

Video: Burn Awareness – Electrical Burns

My Location

Follow Us

Staying Safe: Prevent Burns with These 10 Tips

Holiday Safety Tips: Preventing Burns and Fires

Prevent Injury With These Fireworks Safety Facts

Never Miss a Beat

Subscribe to our HealthBeat newsletter!

Get Healthy Tips Sent to Your Phone!

Video: Burn Awareness – Electrical Burns

Become a Member of Our Health and Wellness Email List