Press Releases

Burlington Medical to Showcase Cutting-Edge Radiation Protection at Global Trade Shows in 2025
Newport News, VA –March 19, 2025 – Burlington Medical, the leader in lightweight radiation protection, is set to showcase its industry-leading innovations at premier trade shows across the globe in 2025.

Burlington Medical Launches Radiation Station Podcast: The Go-To Source for Radiation Safety Conversations
Newport News, VA –March 13, 2025 – Burlington Medical, the trusted leader in radiation protection, is proud to announce the launch of Radiation Station—a podcast dedicated to radiation safety, expert insights, and the latest innovations in protective solutions.

Burlington Medical CEO Lee Ann Fachko Named One of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Healthcare Technology of 2024
Newport News, VA – February 6, 2025 – Burlington Medical proudly celebrates Lee Ann Fachko, Chief Executive Officer, for being recognized among The Top 50 Women Leaders in Healthcare Technology of 2024 by The Healthcare Technology Report.

ProtecX Joins Forces with Burlington Medical: A Unified Vision for Global Radiation Protection Excellence
Hitchin, UK – January 20, 2025 – ProtecX, a renowned radiation protection company based in Hitchin, UK, acquired by Newport News, Virginia-based Burlington Medical in October 2020, is now officially operating as Burlington Medical.

Burlington Medical’s CEO, Lee Ann Fachko, Named Among the Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEOs of 2024
Newport News, VA – Burlington Medical proudly announces that its President and CEO, Lee Ann Fachko, has been recognized as one of The Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEOs of 2024 by The Healthcare Technology Report.

Burlington Medical Ranks on The Healthcare Technology Report's Top 100 Healthcare Technology Companies of 2024
Burlington Medical, a leader in radiation protection solutions for healthcare professionals, is proud to announce its debut appearance on The Healthcare Technology Report’s Top 100 Healthcare Technology Companies of 2024, securing the #44 spot.

Burlington Medical to Share Next-Generation Radiation Protection Solutions at RSNA 2024
Burlington Medical, the leader in radiation protection apparel and accessories, is thrilled to announce its return to the Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) Annual Meeting from December 1–5 in Chicago, Illinois.

Burlington Medical to Showcase Advanced Radiation Protection Solutions at MEDICA 2024
Burlington Medical, a leader in innovative radiation protection products, is excited to announce its participation in MEDICA 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the medical industry.

Burlington Medical Presents: “BAT to the Future – Advancing Radiation Protection for Breast, Axilla, and Thyroid” Webinar October 24, 2024
Burlington Medical, the leader in radiation protection solutions, is excited to announce an upcoming webinar, “BAT to the Future: Advancing Radiation Protection for Breast, Axilla, and Thyroid,”

Burlington Medical to Debut at CIRSE 2024, Presenting the Superior Xenolite Strata 500 Attenuation Material
Burlington Medical is proud to announce our first-ever participation in the prestigious Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) 2024 Congress.

Burlington Medical Announces Ethereal Shield .125: The Lightest Radiation Protection Apron Available, For Use with Source Blocking Systems
Burlington Medical is proud to debut the EtherealShield .125, our latest innovation in radiation protection. Designed to be used in conjunction with shielding systems such as the EggNest from Egg Medical

Burlington Medical Introduces BAT™: Revolutionary Radiation Protection for the Breast, Axilla, and Thyroid
Burlington Medical is excited to announce the upcoming launch of BATTM, innovative radiation protection for the Breast, Axilla, and Thyroid, aimed to reduce the risk of breast cancer and other radiation-associated cancers in healthcare workers.

Burlington Medical Hosts Informative Webinar: Safeguarding Medical Professionals: Essential Radiation Safety & Shared Protection Garment Innovation
Burlington Medical, a leader in radiation protection solutions, proudly announces an upcoming webinar dedicated to enhancing radiation safety practices among healthcare professionals. Titled “Safeguarding Medical Professionals: Essential Radiation Safety and Shared Protection Garment Innovation,” the webinar will take place on July 11th, at 4 pm EDT,

Burlington Medical Unveils Innovative Radiation Protection Eyewear Line
Burlington Medical, the leader in radiation protection apparel and accessories, proudly announces the launch of its new line of radiation protection eyewear. This advanced eyewear collection features reduced weight, exclusive styles, and new coatings and side shields, setting a new standard in safety and comfort for healthcare professionals.
Burlington Medical Now Offers World’s Lightest Lead-Free Radiation Protection
XENOLITE® 800 NL is a lead-free, super-lightweight, flexible, and recyclable x-ray radiation protection apron.
Burlington Medical & Lite Tech Merger creates world's largest Radiation Protection Supplier
Merger of Two Radiation Protection Leaders Creates World’s Most Technologically Advanced Radiation Protection Provider

Burlington Medical Switched to Making Medical Supplies as COVID-19 Spread
Burlington Medical halted radiation protection apparel production to make masks, protective eyewear, and other PPE at the height of the pandemic.

Burlington Medical Introduces 3DLOOK, an Industry-First Self-Service, Body-Scanning Technology
This cutting-edge technology supports Burlington’s made-to-measure capabilities without the need for in-person fittings.

Burlington Medical Develops the First-of-Its-Kind Radiation Protection Garment Exclusively for Women
To answer the increased risk of breast cancer for women working in the radiology space and provider concerns about comfort and coverage, our patent-pending Princess Vest better fits the curves of the female body to change the way women are protected from scatter radiation.

Burlington Medical Introduces Lightest, Most Effective Radiation Protection Material Yet
New Core Material, Up to 21% Lighter, Keeps Health Providers Safer and More Comfortable