Through The Flames

10/07/2026

Good reminder!

Safety first when it comes to fall field burning.

In this week’s OSF Healthcare Medical Minute, Dr. Stathis Poulakidas, Medical Director of the OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Burn Unit, discusses how to prevent field burns this fall. Hit the link in the comments to hear more.

10/04/2026

Had a blast today at Loves Park Fire Department Open House. Their ladder truck is awesome, no way I’d climb it up hey someone does! Thank you for letting me join. Food was a great touch and my boys came to visit

10/04/2026

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10/03/2026

Thank you Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District thank you for having me out today during your open house. It was fun to talk to all the little kids you guys did awesome! 

10/02/2026

Registration is open for the World Burns Week 2026 Global Webinar Series! 🌍

This year’s theme, Burns: Thriving Through a Community of Care, highlights the many people and systems that support burn survivors throughout recovery — from the moment of injury to hospital care, life after discharge, and beyond. Join expert speakers from around the world for five days of free webinars and global perspectives.

👉 Learn more and register: https://hubs.ly/Q04xvmvM0

09/09/2026

OSF is one of 5 burn units in Illinois- happens to be a few minutes away from where I live 🐦‍🔥

If you get a burn injury, when should you seek medical attention?

Some burns can be mild and show no injury, but if you have blistering or a more serious burn, you should seek medical attention immediately.

In this week’s OSF HealthCare Medical Minute, Dr. Stathis Poulakidas, Medical Director of the OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Burn Unit, discusses burn injuries, when you should seek medical attention and how you can treat minor burns at home.

09/04/2026

I will have my table set up during their open house and I will have rocks to paint!

We’re just about ONE MONTH AWAY from our Fire Prevention Week Open House at Loves Park Fire Station 1! 🚒🔥

Save the date and come hang out at the firehouse with our firefighters on Sunday, October 4 from 1-3 PM! Bring the family for station tours, a fire hose station, inflatables for the kids, hands-on activities, food trucks, fire safety fun, and so much more.

We can’t wait to see you at the firehouse!

08/26/2026

I’m excited to join this retreat in October. The young adults have a special place in my heart! If you know of a young adult 18-25 that’s a burn survivor I’d love to have them join Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance! Free for them to attend for the weekend!
Register here 👉🏼👉🏼

An engaging weekend for young adults ages 18-25 who have experienced injuries from burns. At Strive to Thrive, young adults will have the opportunity to build their self-esteem as they focus on the next stage of their lives. We will have open conversations about what adulthood may be like, and the c...