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The Nova Scotia Burn Support Group (NSBSG) was formed in 1986. The main goals of the Group are to provide support to patients with burn injuries as well as their family and friends during their stay in the hospital as well as after discharge, with the aim of reintegrating the survivor into society as soon as possible. This goal is accomplished by various efforts of the group.
The Nova Scotia Burn Support Group, in cooperation with the QEII and IWK Burn Units, ensures that all new burn patients and their families have the opportunity to receive a visit by a member of the group. If the patient or family does not wish to see anyone during their stay at the hospital, that is OK as well. Survivors and family members can feel free to contact any member of the group at any time after leaving the hospital.
Meetings consist of open discussions, guest speakers and workshops. The meetings give everyone an opportunity to learn more about burns, find out what comes next, ask questions, and to exchange their own personal stories and feelings should they choose to do so. Members of the group have travelled to various parts of the province, attending seminars and giving presentations. The group is also an active participant in the annual "Fire Fighters Burn Treatment Society Bowl-A-Thon For Burn Care" event.
The Canadian Burn Survivors Community Conference is a biennial conference designed around the social, mental and potential physical needs of burn survivors in the effort to help survivors intergrate back to being themselves again. Each one is held in a different Province within Canada. The first was held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 2005. The NSFFBTS has hosted this conference twice in Halifax; in 2006 and again in 2018. More information on the Canadian Burn Survivors Community can be found on their website by clicking here. The Phoenix Society also hosts the World Burn Congress every year in a different State in the USA.
To learn more about the Nova Scotia Burn Support Group and/or join a meeting, please contact one of the following members:
Iris Greenblatt
Email: irisweiss@yahoo.com
Phone: 902-719-4983
Chris Backer
Email: chrisbbacker.com.com
Phone: 902-789-2573
The Nova Scotia Burn Support Group is supported by the Nova Scotia Fire Fighters Burn Treatment Society.
The Nova Scotia Fire Fighters Burn Treatment Society occassionally provides limited funding for certain education opportunities and conferences related to the mental and physical treatment of burn care. These opportunities will be listed here with appropriate deadlines for applications. The deadlines are firm as the Board of Directors must meet to approve the expense(s). Submissions after the stated deadline will not be considered by the Board unless there are extenuating circumstances AND the Board has reasonable time to meet and discuss the expense. Below is a list of the following opportunities for funding:
2025 Canadian Burn Conference: The deadline fof requesting support for this conference has passed. We are no longer accepting any applications.
Newsletter To Survivors Of Burn Injuries: A newsletter and questionnaire has been sent out to burn patients who have recieved assistance from the Nova Scotia Fire Fighters Burn Treatment Society. The purpose of the newsletter is to gauge interest in future support with regard to the many programs the Society offers. A copy of the newsletter and questionnaire can be obtained by clicking here.