• ABA Annual Meeting to Spotlight Innovation and Engagement in Burn Care
  • Edwin (Ed) Dellert Named Chief Executive Officer of the American Burn Association
  • National Burn Awareness Week 2025: Steps to Prevent Home Burn Injuries
ABA Annual Meeting to Spotlight Innovation and Engagement in Burn Care
Edwin (Ed) Dellert Named Chief Executive Officer of the American Burn Association
National Burn Awareness Week 2025: Steps to Prevent Home Burn Injuries
ABA Annual Meeting to Spotlight Innovation and Engagement in Burn Care

Leading burn care experts gather to advance patient outcomes April 8–11 in Phoenix
Edwin (Ed) Dellert Named Chief Executive Officer of the American Burn Association

CHICAGO (Feb. 19, 2025) – The American Burn Association (ABA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Edwin (Ed) Dellert, RN, MBA, CAE, FACEHP, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2025. Dellert brings extensive leadership experience in nonprofit med...
National Burn Awareness Week 2025: Steps to Prevent Home Burn Injuries

CHICAGO [Jan. 22, 2025] — Burn injuries are a leading cause of accidental death and injury in the United States, with over 398,000 individuals seeking medical care for burns each year, according to the CDC. Children under five are twice as likely to visit an emergency de...
American Burn Association Provides Essential Expertise in Times of Burn Disasters

CHICAGO [Jan. 14, 2025] — In the aftermath of the devastating New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in Honolulu’s Salt Lake neighborhood, which overwhelmed Hawaiʻi’s burn care capacity, and the ongoing challenges posed by the recent California wildfires, the American Burn A...
American Burn Association Stands Ready to Support Burn Care Response Amid California Wildfires and Recent Disasters

CHICAGO [Jan. 10, 2025] — As wildfires rage across California, the American Burn Association (ABA) is prepared to assist burn centers and healthcare providers in responding to burn injuries resulting from these devastating events. The ABA continues to mobilize resources ...
Cook Safely This Week: Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Burn Injuries

CHICAGO [Nov. 26, 2024] — 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 safety in the kitchen to prevent accidents and ens...

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