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North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center

Johnston County burn survivor shares story to help other children, finds healing at Camp Celebrate

May 29, 2026
After surviving devastating burns at just 6 years old, Elena Castro Rivera is now helping other children heal through advocacy and support. Her inspiring journey was made possible in part by the compassionate care and expertise of UNC’s Jaycee Burn Center and Dr. Felicia Williams, whose dedication helped guide her recovery during...

Dr. Alex Coward, a physician in the UNC Health burn center, asked bill supporters to reconsider fireworks bill

June 23, 2025
  Dr. Alexandra (Alex) Coward represented the NC Jaycee Burn Center last week to champion burn injury prevention at the NC General Assembly. She joined other members of the North Carolina Fireworks Safety Coalition at a NC House committee hearing in order to oppose a proposed bill (H.B. 98) aimed...

NC Electric Cooperatives Donate Over $172K to Support Burn Center

March 7, 2025
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the NC Electric Cooperatives for their generous contributions of $170,486.31 and $2,200 to the Burn Center on February 12, 2025. Their ongoing support plays a vital role in advancing care, treatment, and recovery for burn patients.

Dr. Felicia Williams named Director of NC Jaycee Burn Center

February 6, 2025
It gives me great pleasure to announce that Dr. Felicia Williams will assume the position of Director, NC Jaycee Burn Center effective immediately. Her tireless work and dedication to the burn center is greatly appreciated and I know she will be an impactful leader. I will remain the Division Chief...