Boston-Harvard Burn Injury Model System

Shout out to all BHBIMS study participants! Thank you for your continued participation and contributions to this important work. With your help we can continue to improve the future care of burn survivors! Haven’t gotten your follow-up survey? Feel free to reach out and let us know!

✨ Hope Lives Here. ✨
Moments like this remind us why we gather.

Pictured here: whose strength and voice continue to inspire burn survivors around the world.

This photo is from a past Burn Survivors of New England Winter Gala — a night that will forever live in our hearts.

The tradition continues Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Westin Waltham Hotel — a biannual celebration of hope, healing, and community.

💎 Join us and help keep that hope alive.

🎟️ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/winter-gala

One week until the 2025 Cape Cod ADA Day Celebration! Stop by the Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary on Friday, July 25, from 10:00am-2:00pm!

Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the ADA with guided tours of the interactive All Persons Trail, adaptive equipment demonstrations,and expansive resource fair highlighting accessible and adaptive resources available across the Cape. Enjoy a fun, free, and inclusive day of learning, socializing, and community connection!

Organizations that will be joining us are:
Mass Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
Mass Audubon
CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled
Canine Companions
KBF Active Project
SMILE Mass
DCR Universal Access Program
Appalachian Mountain Club
Birdability
Town of Dennis (Advisory Committee on Disabilities)
Town of Barnstable (Disability Commission)
Massachusetts Office on Disability
LIFE- Living Independently Forever
and more!

Preregistration is encouraged but not required! Learn more and register here: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/long-
pasture/97900-ada-day-celebration

The Boston Harvard Burn Injury Model Systems (BHBIMS) team at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital took part in National Burn Awareness Week 2025, organized by the American Burn Association with the theme “Cooking Safety.” This year, the team, along with Burn Survivors of New England, hosted educational tables to promote burn prevention and awareness at Mass General Hospital, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and Brigham and Women's Hospital, offering valuable resources for patients, clinicians, and the community.

It’s National Burn Awareness Week #NBAW! This week, the ABA is sharing simple yet effective tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe at home. Join the conversation using #NBAW and #ameriburn to raise awareness and protect our communities—together! ♥️ #burnprevention | #burneducation | #burncare

Did you know that most burn injuries happen at home? This National Burn Awareness Week, here are three easy steps to keep you and your family safe.

✅ Set your water heater to 120°F or lower.
✅ Always keep hot items like pots and irons out of children's reach.
✅ Test smoke alarms monthly.

starts at home!

American Burn Association

New research opportunity! Scan the QR code for more information.

🧡 Join the CLIMB Study! 🧡

We’re looking for participants to help us assess the effects of a self-management program designed for chronic burn survivors.

Your involvement can provide valuable insights into how we can better support the burn survivor community through long-term recovery and self-care.

Feel free to call us at 617-952-6302 or send us an email at [email protected] for more information or to join the study!

Your participation can make a real difference. Let’s work together to improve the lives of burn survivors!

Join the CLIMB study to help us improve recovery and care. Your participation can make a big difference. Check your eligibility today! 🌟

This remember, when it comes to smoke alarms Install, Test, Replace. Share these life-saving messages with friends and family today. For safety tips and activities for all ages visit fpw.org.