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Dear ABA members,
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. As 2026 begins, I want to thank you for the dedication, expertise, and compassion you bring to burn care. I know I say this almost every month, however, it’s important to reinforce this message. The strength...
Mass-casualty burn events challenge even the most advanced healthcare systems. The recent tragedy in Crans-Montana is a stark reminder that large-scale burn incidents can quickly overwhelm regional capacity and require rapid coordination across hospitals, disciplines, and jurisdictions.
Recognizing this reality during its November 2025 meeting, the American Burn...
The American Burn Association (ABA) extends its deepest concern for those affected by the recent fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, including individuals who sustained burn injuries and the families awaiting updates during the ongoing response.
Large-scale burn incidents present significant clinical, coordination, and resource-management challenges. Even within well-developed healthcare...
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Dear ABA members, partners, and new friends,
As 2025 comes to a close, I want to extend my warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and to express my deep appreciation for all that you bring to our burn care community. These first nine months as your CEO...
The American Burn Association (ABA) today announced the appointment of Sarah Bingel-McKillips as its new Senior Director of Education & Learning Strategies, effective December 8, 2025. Bingel-McKillips brings extensive experience in health professional education, curriculum design, and learning innovation, positioning her to advance the ABA’s educational modernization priorities and...
National Burn Awareness Week (#NBAW) is taking place from February 1 to 7, 2026, and this year, the focus is on workplace burn safety. From kitchens and laboratories to construction sites and offices, burns can occur anywhere, but prevention begins with awareness and action. The 2025 Burn Camp Poster...
The American Burn Association (ABA) is closely monitoring recent federal actions that could change the definition of “professional degree” programs. If implemented as currently drafted, these changes may lower federal graduate loan caps for several health professions, including nurses, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, public health professionals, rehabilitation therapists,...
The American Burn Association (ABA) is raising urgent concerns about a new U.S. Department of Education rule that will limit federal student loans for advanced health care programs. Nursing, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and licensed clinical social work programs are no longer classified as “professional...
The holiday season is a time for family, gratitude, and delicious meals, but it also sees a rise in cooking-related burn injuries. The American Burn Association (ABA) urges everyone to prioritize kitchen safety to prevent accidents and ensure a joyful celebration.
"Preparing and sharing meals with family and...