West Penn Burn Center

03/26/2026

The Burn Center is on the road this weekend with the finest EMS providers in the region for the EMS Updates Conference at Seven Springs. Come visit us at the AHN booth and find out the exciting things happening at The West Penn Burn center. We can also schedule burn care and prevention education for your organization. See you all there!

03/11/2026

🚨 IMMEDIATE SAFETY WARNING! 🚨
We've seen a dangerous trend circulating on TikTok and other platforms: "fire breathing" and other stunts involving isopropyl alcohol. These acts are NOT harmless fun. They can cause severe burns, permanent injury, or even death.
Please, for your safety and the safety of those around you, DO NOT attempt these stunts. Keep isopropyl alcohol away from open flames and supervise children closely.
Your well-being is our priority. Please share this important message to help keep our communities safe.

02/26/2026

Have you ever wondered about the comprehensive care offered at the West Penn Burn Unit ? Our dedicated team provides a full spectrum of services for adults and children, including advanced wound care, laser scar treatments, skin grafting, and vital occupational /physical therapy. We also offer robust dietary, peer, and psychological support because we know it takes a team to heal. Discover more about how we help patients on their journey to recovery !

02/04/2026

02/02/2026

This Week is National Burn Awareness Week. This years focus is on workplace burn prevention.

12/13/2025

Stay Safe this year! Here are some holiday/winter safety tips.

12/13/2025

With the weather turning colder and snow in the forecast, West Penn Hospital's Burn Center would like to share these prevention tips and treatment of frostbite and hypothermia. Stay safe and warm.

11/22/2025

West Penn Hospital Burn Center would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!

10/05/2025

This past week was the annual IAFF International Burn Camp/leadership Summit. Camp KOALA sent John Beighel and Linda Leonard (camp director). Both had an awesome experience. John made new friends and learned how to become a leader. Linda networked with other camps and returned with new ideas for future Camp KOALAs! Camp KOALA 2026 will our 40th camp!
https://www.iaff.org/news/teen-burn-survivors-tour-washington-d-c-at-iaff-international-burn-camp/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNPkUJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF6TGN3UmlkS1QxNDNIWnY0AR6KT8PVRfopnM2164jHcCJcsex3iH_ueR0N4PWmh5JZaPF_zdW5FMibIg36Dw_aem_RpktIjRF-rAejw_dR73l4w

09/27/2025

This past summer The Burn Center had to say "Goodbye" to our Director, Dr Aballay. Dr Aballay came to West Penn as a surgical resident, returned as a surgeon and then became Director. Dr Aballay has always been a staunch supporter of the staff, Camp KOALA and Burn Concern. He was extremely supportive of the certification of Burn Nurses process. He will be missed and we hope all the best for him in his future endeavors,

07/02/2025

Please stay safe this weekend (and every weekend!) https://triblive.com/local/regional/how-to-avoid-fireworks-injuries-this-july-4th-weekend/?

The Fourth of July weekend brings a surge of cookouts, fireworks and celebrations — and with it, a busy stretch for fire safety and health officials preparing for the holiday’s potential hazards. Brad James, fire chief at Eureka Fire Rescue in Tarentum, said the holiday weekend tends to....

07/01/2025

This Fourth of July, Please be safe!!!

Fireworks Safety Tips
Use the following safety tips to keep your fireworks celebrations safe and fun:
1. Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. Instead, consider safe alternatives, such as glow sticks, silly string, popping streamers and confetti cannons.
2. Always supervise children, including when using sparklers. Sparklers can cause a serious burn as they reach temperatures of about 2,000°
3. Avoid purchasing fireworks that are packaged in brown paper. This often indicates the devices are made for professional displays, and therefore, could pose a danger to consumers.
4. Light fireworks one at a time.
5. Don’t twist fuses together as this can become very dangerous.
6. Don’t place any part of your body directly over a firework device.
7. Maintain a safe distance after you light fireworks.
8. Keep a bucket of water, garden hose or fire extinguisher nearby. These are a safety precaution in case of fire mishaps.
9. Never shoot fireworks off in metal or glass containers.
10. Avoid carrying fireworks in your pocket, as well.
11. Don’t try to re-light or pick up fireworks that haven’t ignited fully. It could go off while attempting to relight it, causing serious injury.
12. Wear hearing protection when participating in firework activities. Fireworks can exceed 150 decibels and cause immediate hearing damage.
and most important:
Never use fireworks while impaired by alcohol or drugs.