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American Burn Association Announces Inaugural Recipients of the ABA–BCEN Nursing Advancement Scholarship

CHICAGO (August 4, 2026) - The American Burn Association (ABA), in partnership with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®), is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the ABA–BCEN Nursing Advancement Scholarship.

4 August 2026

American Burn Association Honors Fallen Wildland Firefighters and Urges Fireworks Safety Ahead of July 4

CHICAGO (July 1, 2026) – The American Burn Association (ABA) extends its deepest condolences following the deaths of three wildland firefighters who lost their lives while responding to the Knowles/Snyder Fire near the Colorado-Utah border. ABA also recognizes the injure...

1 July 2026

American Burn Association Urges Safety Ahead of Fourth of July Celebrations

CHICAGO (June 30, 2026) – As the nation prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the Fourth of July, millions of families will gather to celebrate one of the country’s most enduring traditions. The American Burn Association (ABA) is reminding the public that fireworks r...

30 June 2026

ABA and BCEN Launch New Scholarship to Support Nursing Education and Career Advancement

CHICAGO (May 6, 2026) – The American Burn Association (ABA), in collaboration with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®), has introduced a new scholarship program aimed at supporting nurses and aspiring nurses as they pursue continued education and car...

6 May 2026

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