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Legacy Oregon Burn Center Offers Safety Tips For July 4th -07/01/25

       

 

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July 1, 2025                                                                              Vicki Guinn

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Legacy Oregon Burn Center offers safety tips for July 4th

 

PORTLAND, OREven though fireworks are banned in the city, injuries from fireworks still happen. Erin Horrax, RN, Oregon Burn Center trauma and safety coordinator offers tips on staying safe. “We see a lot of hand and face burn injuries during this holiday week every year. Fireworks are unpredictable and things can go wrong in a second.” Horrax shares these tips:

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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. We care for patients of all ages when and where they need us across the Portland/Vancouver metro area and mid-Willamette Valley. With an eye toward a healthier community, our partnerships tackle vital issues such as housing and mental health. Legacy strives to help everyone live healthier and better lives, with the vision of being essential to the health of the region. For more information, visit www.legacyhealth.org.

Randall Children’s Hospital At Legacy Emanuel Free Touch-A-Truck Event On June 21st For Families And Children, 9 Am - Noon -06/16/25

 

       

Date: June 17, 2025          

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Randall Children’s Hospital free Touch-A-Truck event on June 21st for families and children, 9 am - noon

 

What: Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel is pleased to invite families and children of all ages to the third annual Touch-A-Truck event.  Children can visit the safety stations and enjoy a variety of vehicles on display.

 

Each family will leave with supplies and education to ensure children stay safe. This year’s event was made possible by generous donations made to the Randall Children’s Hospital Foundation.

 

When/Where: Saturday, June 21, at Clackamas Community College, located at S.E. Harmony Road in Portland, Or 97222.

 

Time: 9 am – Noon. Free and all age-friendly

 

Why: Members of the Randall Children’s Hospital Child Injury Prevention team will be there to help families learn more about water safety, car seats, and boosters at a child passenger safety station. They will also get home safety tips to keep children safe and avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital. Health educators and certified child passenger safety technicians will be available to answer questions and provide parents and caregivers with hands-on demonstrations. Lots of giveaways!

 

Visuals:

  • Vehicles: tow trucks, fire engines, ambulances, a bus, cars and more
  • Children and families
  • Many vendor booths with safety and injury prevention information

 

Interviews: Amber Kroeker and Emily Dicksa with the Randall Children’s Hospital

 

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. We care for patients of all ages when and where they need us across the Portland/Vancouver metro area and mid-Willamette Valley. With an eye toward a healthier community, our partnerships tackle vital issues such as housing and mental health. Legacy strives to help everyone live healthier and better lives, with the vision of being essential to the health of the region. For more information, visit www.legacyhealth.org.