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This resolution designates February 1 to 7, 2026, as Burn Awareness Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and formally recognizes the University of Louisville Hospital's Burn Center for its vital work. The resolution highlights the significant problem of burn injuries, noting that they are a leading cause of accidental death and injury, with children, the elderly, and disabled individuals being particularly vulnerable. It references national statistics from the CDC showing hundreds of thousands of people receiving medical care for burns annually, and points out that younger age groups are disproportionately affected. The resolution acknowledges that common causes of burns include fire, scalds, contact with hot objects, and electrical or chemical burns, with many occurring in the workplace. It explains that National Burn Awareness Week, an initiative of the American Burn Association, aims to educate the public about burn prevention and care, and that the 2026 theme focuses on preventing burns in workplaces. While survival rates for burn injuries have improved due to medical advances, the resolution notes that many survivors face long-term physical and emotional challenges, emphasizing the importance of ongoing research, rehabilitation, and aftercare support. The resolution specifically commends the University of Louisville Hospital's Burn Center as the only dedicated adult burn center in Kentucky, providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to approximately 350 patients each year, and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the center.

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hr31.html