American Burn Association Newsroom: Burn Care Updates

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

Media Invited to Tour Burn Survivor Exhibit at the 2025 ABA Annual Meeting in Phoenix

CHICAGO (March 27, 2025) –The American Burn Association (ABA), in collaboration with the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors and Empathy Museum, is proud to announce the return of its interactive exhibit, A Mile in My Shoes: Compassion for Burn Survivors and Caregivers, a...

27 March 2025

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

26 March 2025

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...

19 February 2025

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...

21 January 2025

NBAW National Burn Awareness Week

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...

14 January 2025

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 ...

10 January 2025