Legacy Oregon Burn Center Hosts Free Safety Fair And Chili Cook-Off During National Burn Awareness Week - 02/02/26

Legacy Oregon Burn Center hosts free Safety Fair and Chili Cook-Off during National Burn Awareness Week

(PORTLAND, Ore., February 2, 2026) - Burn risks exist in every living space, from homes to apartments to temporary shelters. During National Burn Awareness Week, February 1-7, 2026, the Legacy Oregon Burn Center (OBC) will host the second annual Safety Fair and Chili Cook-off. The event aims to raise awareness about preventing burn injuries and home fires. First responders and healthcare teams will also compete for the title of chili champion. The public is invited to this family-friendly free event.

Legacy Oregon Burn Center Safety Fair & Chili Cook‑Off
Date: Sunday, February 7, 2026
Location: Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland, OR 97217
Time: Noon–3 p.m. (please no pets)

Most burns are preventable. “About 90% of burn injuries happen in the home,” said Erin Horrax, RN, nurse educator for the OBC. “One third of our patients are children and 80% of those patients are being scalded by hot liquids.” Horrax explains that spilling a hot cup of tea or coffee on the skin or exposure to excessively hot tap water can result in burns that require months of treatment, extensive surgeries, and long hospital stays and afterward, patients may experience years of healing, therapy, and repeat surgeries.

Horrax offers some key prevention tips:  

• Kitchen Safety: Create a three-foot kid free safety zone around all cooking. Always supervise children around microwaves. Store flammable items away from heat, turn pot handles inward, and never leave cooking food unattended.
• Bathroom Precautions: Set your water heater below 120°F and supervise children during baths.
• Sleeping Areas: Extinguish candles before going to sleep and keep heat sources away from fabrics.
• General Home Safety: Test smoke alarms regularly, charge devices safely, and store chemicals out of reach.

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About Legacy Health
Legacy Health is a local, nonprofit health system driven by our mission to improve the health of those around us. We offer a unique blend of health services – from wellness and urgent care to dedicated children’s care and advanced medical centers – to care for patients of all ages when and where they need us across the Portland/Vancouver metro area and mid-Willamette Valley. For more information, visit www.legacyhealth.org.

CARES Northwest Expands Services In Washington County -- Relocation To The New Family Peace Center Will Triple Trauma Therapy Capacity And Double Child Abuse Assessment Services - 02/02/26

CARES Northwest Expands Services in Washington County

Relocation to the new Family Peace Center will triple trauma therapy capacity and double child abuse assessment services

PORTLAND, ORE February 2, 2026— CARES Northwest is pleased to announce expansion of its services in Washington County with the relocation of its existing clinic to the new Family Peace Center of Washington County. The Family Justice Center of Washington County purchased a 64,000‑square‑foot building at 1100 NE Compton Drive in Hillsboro to house the Family Peace Center, where CARES NW will offer expanded child abuse evaluation and support services.

CARES NW serves more than 2,500 children annually and is a nationally recognized children’s advocacy center dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuse.

The new space is a 10,000 square foot, state-of-the-art center that was designed with children and families in mind, and always with a focus on trauma-informed care. Thanks to this larger clinical footprint, CARES NW will double their child abuse evaluation capacity and triple the counseling capacity in Washington County.

“CARES NW has been supporting Washington County children and families for more than 36 years,” said Jenny Gilmore‑Robinson, executive director of CARES NW. “Until now, most children have been cared for at our clinic in NE Portland on the Legacy Emanuel campus. Recognizing the importance of serving children in their home communities, we’ve partnered with the Family Justice Center to co‑locate in their larger new facility in Hillsboro. This move is a major step forward in bringing hope and healing to more Washington County children, and we are honored to work alongside the Family Justice Center and our partner agencies.”

By co‑locating with leading nonprofit partners serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, CARES NW will make it easier for families affected by multiple types of violence to receive comprehensive care closer to home.

“Equally importantly, the families we serve will benefit from our stronger working relationships with domestic violence and sexual assault partners of the Family Justice Center,” said Gilmore-Robinson. “Instead of a phone call away, these amazing organizations will now be as close as an elevator ride or a walk down the hall, making warm handoffs and collaboration seamless for our shared clients.” The new clinic was a community-funded project.

The Family Peace Center will be the first of its kind in Oregon to provide services for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault in one centralized location.

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About Legacy Health
Legacy Health is a local, nonprofit health system driven by our mission to improve the health of those around us. We offer a unique blend of health services – from wellness and urgent care to dedicated children’s care and advanced medical centers – to care for patients of all ages when and where they need us across the Portland/Vancouver metro area and mid-Willamette Valley. For more information, visit www.legacyhealth.org.