ABA News and Activities

The American Nurses Association (ANA) announces the formal recognition of burn nursing as a nursing specialty.

The ABA joined the newly restructured CNTR as a Core member of the coalition. Two ABA representatives have been named to the CNTR Board, James H. Holmes IV, MD and Angela Gibson MD, PhD.

On July 14, the House Appropriations Committee advanced its Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 defense appropriations bill, which provides $10 million in annual funding for the Military Burn Research Program.

The ABA is pleased to announce ABA member Ernest Grant has been re-elected as the American Nurses Association’s National President.

The American Burn Association stands in solidarity against racism and hate. We affirm our commitment to work together each day to constructively address disparities and foster an inclusive culture, both within our leadership and membership. We are committed to inclusion, condemn intolerance, and stand up for justice; furthermore, we champion equality and diversity.

The ABA signed on to support this guidance presented by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, the American Hospital Association, and Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) and supported by over 20 health care associations.

The ABA Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded to recognize lifetime outstanding achievement and contribution to the field of burn care. Congratulations to Palmer Q. Bessey, MD, FACS, MS, the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient.

According to the American Burn Association (ABA), every year over 450,000 serious burn injuries occur in the United States that require medical treatment.

The ABA is pleased to announce the ABA members that have been appointed to the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.

Two stories from the 14th Annual Valley Preferred Spirit of Courage Awards Celebration held at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, PA.