The American Burn Association Web site contains general information for burn care professionals and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or consultations with healthcare professionals. The ABA is unable to respond to requests regarding personal medical concerns related to burn injuries. Your physician is the best source for information related to initial treatment, ongoing care, and follow-up for all health issues. If you do not have a physician, please contact t...| American Burn Association
Fall has arrived, bringing new opportunities to connect with our burn community through regional meetings. Your energy continues to inspire me as I see the remarkable progress being made in advancing science, improving outcomes, and strengthening collaboration.| American Burn Association
Each fall, dozens of teen burn survivors from across the U.S. and Canada gather in Washington, D.C., for the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) International Burn Camp, a life-changing week of friendship, healing, and discovery.| American Burn Association
The American Burn Association (ABA) Annual Awards Program is now accepting submissions to recognize excellence in burn care, prevention, and research. These awards honor individuals and organizations whose work has advanced the field and improved the lives of patients and families affected by burn injury.| American Burn Association
The American Burn Association’s Burn Surgeon Forum 2025 brought together more than 90 leaders, faculty, and industry partners for two days of rich discussion, collaboration, and innovation this week.| American Burn Association
The American Burn Association (ABA) is raising urgent concerns over the growing number of burn injuries caused by lithium-ion batteries in consumer products, including e-scooters, power banks, and heated footwear.| American Burn Association
As we enter the fall season, the American Burn Association is stepping into an exciting new chapter. Our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, anchored in the pillars of Education, Quality, Research, Prevention, and Governance & Leadership, is taking shape.| American Burn Association
This summer, news from Virginia underscored why burn care expertise remains vital in so many unexpected circumstances.| American Burn Association
Keeping You Connected to the People, Priorities, and Progress Shaping Burn Care| American Burn Association
Earlier this month, a 17-year-old visitor to Yellowstone National Park suffered significant burns when his foot broke through a thin crust near the Lone Star Geyser, exposing him to scalding thermal water.| American Burn Association
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According to the American Burn Association (ABA), every year over 450,000 serious burn injuries occur in the United States that require medical treatment.| American Burn Association
In burn care, knowledge drives progress, inspires innovation, and transforms patient outcomes. At the heart of this advancement stands the Journal of Burn Care & Research (JBCR), the official journal of the American Burn Association (ABA).| American Burn Association