The Clark Burn Center at Upstate

The Clark Burn Center at Upstate An American Burn Association Verified Burn Center providing expert burn care for adults and children across 37 counties. Follow us to learn more.

From injury through recovery, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care, outreach and education.

06/17/2026

Last night at the Syracuse City School District Resource Fair, Clarky’s bath safety display had a very special visitor… Bingo the bearded dragon! 🛁🦦🦎

Because even bearded dragons can help us remember: bath safety starts before anyone gets in — and the safest bath has no running water while a baby or child is in the tub. 💙

Before Bingo joined Clarky’s “bath safety demo,” his mom and brother helped make sure everything was safe — just like Clarky teaches:

✨ Follow hot water heater setting guidance: 120°F or below
✨ Get everything ready before turning on the water
✨ Mix the water well before testing
✨ Check the water with your wrist — not just a quick fingertip dip
✨ If you use a bath thermometer, aim for 98–100°F
✨ Turn off the water before bath time begins
✨ Keep little ones away from the faucet and handles
✨ Never leave a child unattended in the tub

Kudos to Bingo’s mom and brother for making sure Bingo’s “bath” was safe. Thanks for stopping by, Bingo — Clarky loved seeing your family put safety first! 💙

A big thank you to the Syracuse City School District for the opportunity to connect with families and share important safety tips — from bath safety and scald prevention to working smoke alarms and home escape plans.

The care a burn patient receives, from the initial moments after injury through the journey of healing, can improve outc...
06/15/2026

The care a burn patient receives, from the initial moments after injury through the journey of healing, can improve outcomes.

We invite first responders, EMS providers, nurses, and healthcare professionals to join us for the First Responder & Nursing Burn Care Symposium, a full-day education event focused on burn care from the scene through recovery.

This symposium offers two tracks:

Track 1: First Responders/EMTs
Track 2: Nurses

Participants will hear from burn care experts and professionals on topics including:

• High-risk burn assessment and stabilization
• Prehospital care of the burn patient
• Chemical injury and decontamination
• Airway concerns and toxic inhalation
• Burn resuscitation and critical care challenges
• Pain management
• Managing major events, including blast injuries, house fires, and SALT triage
• Rehabilitation and survivor outcomes
• Mental health, addiction, coping needs, and responder resilience
• The important role of burn nursing and certification

We are honored to welcome Dennis Gardin, burn survivor and Executive Director of the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, as our keynote speaker.

Registration includes breakfast, lunch, time with vendor stations, and CEUs.

📍 DoubleTree Hotel, East Syracuse, NY
📅 October 13, 2026
⏰ 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM

To register, text 2026BurnCareSym to 41444 or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Please share this opportunity with first responders, EMS agencies, nurses, healthcare teams, fire departments, educators, and community partners who may benefit from this important burn care education.

Image description: Blue and white promotional flyer for the First Responder & Nursing Burn Care Symposium featuring the Clark Burn Center logo, an EMT and nurse illustration, and a registration QR code.

06/12/2026

The Clark Burn Center is proud to share this message from Dr. Kathryn Hagen, Director of Mental Health for Trauma and Burns.

We are grateful for Dr. Hagen and her team, Genevieve DeFrancesco, BSN, RN, TCRN, and Dr. Kay Chai, for the compassion, clinical expertise, and trauma-informed care they provide to burn patients.

Your work is an essential part of our patients’ healing journey and the comprehensive burn care they receive. We appreciate you all.

The Clark Burn Center would like to invite you to join SUNY Upstate Emergency Medicine TeleECHO for an important Burn EC...
06/11/2026

The Clark Burn Center would like to invite you to join SUNY Upstate Emergency Medicine TeleECHO for an important Burn ECHO session:

“To Give or Not to Give: Cyano Kits, That Is the Question”
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Presented by: Joan Dolinak, MD

This session will focus on Cyano Kits, including how they work, best indications for use, and potential pitfalls that can occur.

Target audience: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Community Health Care Workers, Pre-Hospital Healthcare Workers, Pharmacists, and Emergency Care Providers.

Clark Burn Center is committed to excellence in care for our patients and to supporting the education of those who care for burn-injured patients.

Join through SUNY Upstate Project ECHO®:
https://www.upstate.edu/echo/events.php

The Clark Burn Center is proud to recognize Kelley Morris, RHIT, our Burn Registrar, for earning the AHIMA Health Data L...
06/09/2026

The Clark Burn Center is proud to recognize Kelley Morris, RHIT, our Burn Registrar, for earning the AHIMA Health Data Literacy credential.

Health data literacy supports the ability to understand, interpret, and apply health data in meaningful ways. For a burn program, this work matters because accurate data helps identify injury trends, support quality improvement, guide prevention efforts, and strengthen the care and education we provide.

Kelley’s work is the foundation of our burn registry data. She is always looking for ways to improve how we monitor trends, understand injury patterns, and develop meaningful data reports. This work helps guide quality improvement and prevention efforts across our program.

We are incredibly proud of Kelley and grateful to have her as part of the Clark Burn Center team. Congratulations, Kelley! 🧡

Image description: Photo of Kelley Morris, RHIT, Burn Registrar for the Clark Burn Center.

Reminder: Our Burn Survivor Support Group meets tomorrow at 5:30 PM.Join us in person or virtually.This month, our topic...
06/08/2026

Reminder: Our Burn Survivor Support Group meets tomorrow at 5:30 PM.

Join us in person or virtually.

This month, our topic is “My Journey, My Strength” with a reflection and connection activity. We will take time to reflect on our healing journeys, recognize the strength it takes to keep going, and connect with others who understand.

To help keep this a safe and supportive space, we ask all participants to join with respect, care, and confidentiality.

Participate in any way that feels right for you. You may share, listen, reflect quietly, ask questions, or simply be present. There is no pressure and no expectation. You are welcome here.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to join virtually.

Questions? Contact [email protected]
Join our Facebook group: Burn Survivors of Central New York.

S’mores, stories, and campfire fun go best with safety first. 🔥Children can be seriously injured by getting too close to...
06/08/2026

S’mores, stories, and campfire fun go best with safety first. 🔥

Children can be seriously injured by getting too close to a campfire, falling into the fire, or touching hot coals and embers. One simple way to help protect them is to create a 3-foot Circle of Safety around the campfire.

To help young children understand:

✅ Set clear visual boundaries around the fire area, such as a spray-painted line or other visible marker
✅ Use simple reminders like “Stop at the line” or “Stay out of the circle”
✅ Explain that nothing gets thrown into the fire
✅ Keep adult supervision at all times
✅ Avoid distractions. Put devices away and enjoy the time together so adults can stay aware and children can better understand safe distance
✅ Remind children that the fire area stays dangerous long after the flames are gone because coals and embers can stay hot for hours
✅ Teach children to avoid running or playing near the campfire
✅ Be careful with loose clothing and blankets, which can ignite from flames, sparks, or blowing embers

Young children learn by watching the adults around them. When adults model safe habits, children are more likely to follow them too.

Campfire safety starts before the fire is lit and continues long after the flames are out.

Image description: Upstate Clark Burn Center campfire safety flyer showing a 3-foot Circle of Safety. Tips are provided in the post to help families teach young children safe campfire habits and prevent burn injuries.

Sunday plans? We’ve got a home run idea! ⚾🧡Swing by Safe Kids Sunday at NBT Bank Stadium and visit the Clark Burn Center...
06/05/2026

Sunday plans? We’ve got a home run idea! ⚾🧡

Swing by Safe Kids Sunday at NBT Bank Stadium and visit the Clark Burn Center team, along with other Upstate teams and community partners!

Starting at 12:00 PM, come learn from different teams who specialize in safety and prevention. Families can learn about burn injury prevention, fire safety, and other important safety tips to help keep kids safe at home, outside, and all summer long.

Stop by, ask questions, grab helpful safety resources, and enjoy a fun day at the ballpark as the Syracuse Mets take on the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders!

📅 Sunday, June 7
🕛 Safety activities begin at 12:00 PM
⚾ Game time: 1:05 PM
🏟️ Syracuse Mets vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
📍 NBT Bank Stadium

Let’s knock burn injuries out of the park together! 🧡💙

Image description:
Safe Kids Sunday event graphic for a Syracuse Mets game against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on June 7 at 1:05 PM at NBT Bank Stadium.

June is Men’s Health Month, a reminder that prevention is part of everyday health and safety.Burn injuries can happen qu...
06/05/2026

June is Men’s Health Month, a reminder that prevention is part of everyday health and safety.

Burn injuries can happen quickly during everyday activities like cooking, grilling, working around heat, using chemicals, or spending time near open flames. Many burn and fire-related injuries can be prevented with consistent, everyday safety habits.

This Men’s Health Month, the Clark Burn Center team encourages men, families, and community members to review these burn prevention and fire safety reminders:

✅ Test smoke alarms monthly
✅ Stay in the kitchen when frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling
✅ Keep anything that can burn away from stovetops, grills, fire pits, and other heat sources
✅ Keep hot foods and liquids away from table and counter edges
✅ Check electrical cords often. Do not run cords across doorways, under carpets, or where they can be pinched or damaged. Use extension cords only temporarily.
✅ Use grills outdoors and keep them away from structures, overhanging branches, and high-traffic areas
✅ Use fire pits outdoors, keep them away from anything that can burn, and never leave them unattended
✅ Store fuels and flammable liquids in approved, tightly capped containers away from heat, sparks, and flames
✅ Review your fire escape plan and make sure everyone knows two ways out

Men’s Health Month is also a reminder to schedule routine checkups, know your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar numbers, stay active, and prioritize mental health.

Prevention starts with everyday choices that can make a lifelong difference. This June, focus on wellness, fire safety, and safer daily habits for the whole community.

Healthy choices save lives. Burn prevention saves lives.

The Clark Burn Center is proud to recognize Alecia Helkin, BSN, RN, Burn Program Quality Improvement and Performance Coo...
06/03/2026

The Clark Burn Center is proud to recognize Alecia Helkin, BSN, RN, Burn Program Quality Improvement and Performance Coordinator, for her poster presentation titled, “Using Surveillance Definitions to Identify Burn Complications and Support Accurate Coding.”

Alecia’s presentation highlighted her work to support consistency in burn care documentation, communication, and quality reporting. Her efforts help strengthen collaboration across the care team and reflect the Clark Burn Center’s continued commitment to excellence and ongoing improvement in patient care.

Please join us in congratulating Alecia on this professional accomplishment and her outstanding representation of the Clark Burn Center and Upstate Nursing.

Alecia, thank you for your passion, dedication, and commitment to our patients and team.

Image description:
Alecia Helkin, BSN, RN, Burn Program Quality Improvement and Performance Coordinator, stands beside her poster presentation titled, “Using Surveillance Definitions to Identify Burn Complications and Support Accurate Coding.”

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