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HCA HealthONE Swedish burn center on standby to accept California patients with wildfire injuries

The first ravaging the Los Angeles area mean a medical team in Colorado is preparing to assist.

January 16, 2025
Smoke and wilderness emergency - firefighters silhouetted against a wildfire

HCA HealthONE Swedish hospital in Englewood is on standby for any patients who need advanced care for wildfire injuries from California.  Dr. Benson Pulikkottil, Burn and Reconstructive Surgeon, shares insights.

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Published:
January 16, 2025
Location:
HCA HealthONE Swedish

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