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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 professional education, curriculum design, and learning innovation, positioning her to advance the ABA’s educational modernization priorities and...

National Burn Awareness Week (#NBAW) is taking place from February 1 to 7, 2026, and this year, the focus is on workplace burn safety. From kitchens and laboratories to construction sites and offices, burns can occur anywhere, but prevention begins with awareness and action. The 2025 Burn Camp Poster...

The American Burn Association (ABA) is closely monitoring recent federal actions that could change the definition of “professional degree” programs. If implemented as currently drafted, these changes may lower federal graduate loan caps for several health professions, including nurses, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, public health professionals, rehabilitation therapists,...

The American Burn Association (ABA) is raising urgent concerns about a new U.S. Department of Education rule that will limit federal student loans for advanced health care programs. Nursing, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and licensed clinical social work programs are no longer classified as “professional...

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 joyful celebration. 

"Preparing and sharing meals with family and...

Welcome to the Member Spotlight, where ABA shines a light on the incredibly skilled and dedicated individuals who make up the burn care community. Whether burn care is your full-time career or a passion pursued alongside other endeavors, ABA’s members have valuable insights to share, drawn from years of...

Dear ABA Members,

As 2025 draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on all we’ve accomplished together and how your engagement continues to drive the progress of the American Burn Association. 

Spotlight: Leadership in Action – A Conversation with Annette Newman 

A few weeks...

The American Burn Association (ABA) proudly announces the launch of its redesigned website. Built for members, professionals, and the public, the new site makes it easier than ever to find resources, educational programs, service opportunities, and tools that advance burn care. 

"This launch is about...

Dear ABA Members,

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.

That spirit was evident at the Midwestern...

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. Hosted by the IAFF Foundation, this annual event brings together young burn survivors and...