New Mississippi burn centers expected to ease strain on Memphis

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 15, 2023 5:57 AM CT | Published: August 14, 2023 6:06 PM CT

Since April, the Mississippi Department of Health has granted burn center status to two hospitals. The Firefighters Burn Center at Regional One Health has been treating Mississippi burn patients since the state’s only burn center closed.

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Mississippi Regional One Health Firefighters Burn Center Dr. Ram Velamuri Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp.
Aisling Mäki

Aisling Mäki

Aisling Mäki has been writing about Memphis since she moved to the city more than 20 years ago. She’s worked for print, digital and broadcast news outlets, including Memphis Daily News and Action News 5 (WMC), as well as public relations agencies. Her work has earned awards from The Associated Press, Tennessee Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and Public Relations Society of America.


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