Boston-Harvard Burn Injury Model System

Boston-Harvard Burn Injury Model System Patient care • Education • Research Partners include MGH, BWH and SRH, three major teaching institutions of Harvard.

Boston-Harvard Burn Injury Model System (BHBIMS) is a partnership of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Shriners Hospitals for Children – Boston (Shriners), Spaulding Rehabilitation Network (SRN), Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Harvard Medical School (HMS). Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (SRH) is part of the Partners Healthcare System (Partners) and is the flagship facility of SRN. S

hriners is an international leader in the field of pediatric burn care and research. BH-BIMS has over 8,200 outpatient burn injury clinic visits each year. Our systematic program of outpatient care devoted to persons with burn injury is guided by the following principles:
• Patient-centered care
• Complication prevention
• Dynamic communication through use of our longitudinal electronic medical record
• Facilitation of burn injury specific medical care and preventative health services

02/27/2025

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.

02/04/2025
02/04/2025

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.
12/11/2024

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

10/15/2024

🧡 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 bostonharvardbims@partners.org 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 elig...
10/09/2024

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

10/08/2024

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.

10/07/2024

It's Fire Prevention Week! This year's theme is "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!" This year's campaign strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

According to a report from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (60 percent), while the majority of civilian home fire deaths continue to occur in homes with no smoke alarms or working alarms. Learn more about , safety, and more by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02Rn_cF0.

09/03/2024

August brought powerful stories to the Girls with Grafts podcast! 🎙️✨

We kicked off Season 5 with hosts Rachel & Amber, sharing their burn survivor journeys and behind-the-scenes fun. 💖 Next, Diana Tinney returned to inspire us with her path from survivor to advocate, emphasizing the power of research and peer support. 🔬🤝 We closed the month with an incredible guest: Kechi Okwuchi, burn survivor and America's Got Talent finalist, shared her inspiring journey and music career 🎵

These stories showcase the resilience and diversity within the burn survivor community. Missed an episode? Catch up today! 📣🗓️

Listen on Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02M2hyH0
Listen on Spotify ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02M2kfc0
Watch on YouTube ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02M242Q0

07/31/2024

Phoenix Society's summer webinar series is designed to provide you with the tools you need for a fun, safe, and enjoyable summer.

07/01/2024

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!

06/28/2024

New research alert! Our BHBIMS Published in the
" Factors Associated with Self-Reported Voice Change in the Hospitalized Burn Population: A Burn Model System National Database Study”. 📚 Check out the article here: https://www.mdpi.com/2772412

New Research Alert! "The Association Between Body Mass Index and Physical Function in Adult Burn Survivors: A Burn Model...
06/26/2024

New Research Alert! "The Association Between Body Mass Index and Physical Function in Adult Burn Survivors: A Burn Model System National Database Study." 📄 This study explores how BMI affects recovery and physical function in burn survivors.

An area of rehabilitation research in burns is the impact of co-morbidities on disease trajectory. Obesity is a comorbidity of increasing public healt…

BHBIMS Research Coordinator Presents at Spaulding Rehabilitation Dr. J. Robert Shaughnessy PM&R Research & Education Day
06/20/2024

BHBIMS Research Coordinator Presents at Spaulding Rehabilitation Dr. J. Robert Shaughnessy PM&R Research & Education Day

Here’s a snapshot of what looks like at Massachusetts General Hospitalwith Burn Survivors of New England, Shriners Chi...
02/07/2024

Here’s a snapshot of what looks like at Massachusetts General Hospitalwith Burn Survivors of New England, Shriners Children's Boston and your team, as well as some helpful tips cooking safety tips http://bit.ly/3Y6kV5U

02/06/2024

It's National Burn Awareness Week! 🎉 Hosted by the American Burn Association, this year's theme will focus on spreading awareness and preventing flammable liquid burn injuries.

In honor of , we'll be sharing important prevention messaging for flammable liquids AND releasing a few exciting program updates! Be sure to follow along to learn more about preventing flammable liquid burn injuries and so you don't miss out on our new releases.

https://hubs.ly/Q02jpcVm0

Need motivation for the new year? Check out podcast.
12/27/2023

Need motivation for the new year? Check out podcast.

Finding Strength: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Podcast is a platform to bring together voices in the rehabilitation community. Learn more and listen to episodes.

12/25/2023

Warm wishes to everyone during this season of togetherness and goodwill. May your days be filled with moments of joy and hope. From all of us at the Boston Harvard Burn Injury Model Systems, wishing you health and happiness this holiday season. 🌟

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