American Burn Association Newsroom: Burn Care Updates

Celebrating Excellence in Burn Care: 2026 Class of ABA Fellows Inducted at Annual Meeting

The recent American Burn Association (ABA) 2026 Annual Meeting formally recognized the 2026 Class of Fellows of the American Burn Association (FABA). This designation promotes excellence and continued commitment to advancing burn care, clarifies the referral process, and...

28 April 2026

Honoring Excellence in Burn Care: Award Highlights from the 2026 ABA Annual Meeting

The 2026 American Burn Association’s (ABA) Annual Meeting united the burn care community to explore strategies that advanced the field and strengthened disaster-preparedness systems. Throughout the week, ABA presented its most esteemed awards to individuals whose lifelon...

28 April 2026

Wound Healing Foundation and American Burn Association Open Call for Applications for Marty Robson Burn Wound Infection Research Grant

CHICAGO (April 23, 2026) - The Wound Healing Foundation (WHF), in partnership with Urgo Medical North America and the American Burn Association (ABA), is now accepting applications for the Marty Robson Burn Wound Infection Research Grant, a $15,000 award supporting innov...

23 April 2026

LIVE Firefighter "Mayday" Demonstration to be Featured at 2026 ABA Annual Meeting

WHAT:A live, high-intensity demonstration simulating the rescue of a downed firefighter during a "mayday" emergency. This interactive session shows the real-time coordination, physical demands, and split-second decision-making required in life-threatening situations.WHEN...

7 April 2026

From Ukraine to West Africa: Burn Care Experts Share Frontline Lessons at ABA Meeting in Orlando

CHICAGO [March 24, 2026] — The American Burn Association (ABA) will host its 2026 Annual Meeting from April 14-17 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida. Clinicians, researchers, and burn care leaders from around the world will gather to explore strategies ...

24 March 2026

Upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting in Orlando to Focus on System Coordination and National Readiness

CHICAGO [March 11, 2026] — The American Burn Association (ABA) emphasizes that effective burn disaster response requires coordinated systems across healthcare and first responders. Recent global events serve as an important reminder that burn disasters, whether caused by...

11 March 2026

National Burn Awareness Week 2026 Highlights Workplace Burn Prevention

CHICAGO [Jan. 22, 2026] — Burn injuries remain a serious public health concern in the United States, with nearly 398,000 people receiving medical care for burn-related injuries each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many of these injuries...

22 January 2026

American Burn Association Issues Statement on Crans-Montana Fire

Chicago (Jan. 2, 2026) — 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....

3 January 2026

Sarah Bingel-McKillips Named Senior Director of Education & Learning Strategies at the American Burn Association

CHICAGO (Dec. 8, 2025) – 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 pr...

8 December 2025

Cook Safely During Holidays: Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Burn Injuries

CHICAGO [Nov. 20, 2025] — 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 ...

20 November 2025