Patient Stories
Alexis Russell
In early 2024, Alexis Russell was left fighting for her life after a car accident resulted in several broken bones and the equivalent of third-degree burns on much of her body. She credits the genuine love and expert care she received for 55 days in the Regional Burn Unit at OSF Saint Anthony for helping save her.
Alyssa Noonen
As a child, Alyssa Noonen had a nightmare about surviving an apartment fire. That nightmare became reality in February 2021 when she awoke in the middle of the night to find flames raging through her apartment. She thought she was going to die, but she survived – thanks in part to the care she received in the Regional Burn Unit at OSF Saint Anthony.
Eric Cunningham
In 2023, Eric Cunningham’s life flashed before his eyes when a controlled brush fire in his backyard quickly got out of control. His T-shirt and right arm caught on fire, which resulted in second- and third-degree burns on 20% of his body. Fortunately, he was able to receive all the care he needed for a full recovery at the only burn center in northern Illinois: the Regional Burn Unit at OSF Saint Anthony.