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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.

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.

                                                                                 ###

 

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.