In this episode of Girls with Grafts, we’re joined by Phoenix Society CEO, Amy Acton, to explore the stories behind the data in the 2024 State of the Survivor Report! 📊Together, we unpack key findings that shed light on the current needs, challenges, and resilience of burn survivors.

Special thanks to our 2024 report sponsor, Mölnlycke Health Care, for their continued support in advancing burn care and championing survivor-centered research.

We wrap up our conversation by highlighting the Top 10 Priorities in Global Burns Research, spotlighting the areas where research and advocacy can make the biggest difference. 🌎

Whether you’re a survivor, caregiver, burn care professional, or ally, this episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to improving burn survivor outcomes!

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Amy Acton is the Chief Executive Officer for Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, where she has served the organization for over 25 years. Amy is a burn survivor, former burn nurse, and a leading advocate for the burn community. She has dedicated her career to promoting the expansion of burn recovery services and resources for burn survivors and their loved ones.

• Download the 2024 State of the Survivor Report: https://resources.phoenix-society.org/2024-state-of-the-survivor-report
• Read the Top 10 Priorities in Global Burns Research: https://burnsresearch.bristol.ac.uk
• Thanks to our 2024 report sponsor, Mölnlycke Health Care, we continue advocating for better burn care. To learn more about gentle care for burns from Mölnlycke, visit their burn care solutions website: https://www.molnlycke.us/solutions/burns
• Download a comprehensive spreadsheet featuring facilities that provide specialized laser services for burn survivors: https://resources.phoenix-society.org/resource-marketplace/laser-resource-list
• Watch our podcast episode with Dr. Callie Thompson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cmdgqoAsuw
• Access the Burn Survivor Heat Risk Calculator: https://www.phoenix-society.org/resources/burn-survivor-heat-risk-calculator

Today’s podcast is powered by Mölnlycke Health Care! Mölnlycke is a world-leading MedTech company that specializes in innovative solutions for wound care and surgical procedures. Mölnlycke products and solutions are used daily by hospitals, healthcare providers, and patients in over 100 countries around the world.

Mölnlycke Health Care’s advanced wound care dressings, such as Mepilex Ag, are enabled by Safetac® technology, a gentle silicone adhesive that reduces pain and minimizes skin trauma of burn survivors at dressing change. For more information about burn care solutions, you can visit their website at https://www.molnlycke.us/solutions/burns/.

Interested in becoming a sponsor of the show? Email us at info@phoenix-society.org.