Trauma Care
Whether it’s a collision on the field or on the road, you can trust the expert trauma teams at Hackensack Meridian Health. We’re ready to treat you or your family — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — at the trauma centers at Hackensack University Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center.Highest Level of Trauma Care Available
When it matters most, you have access to New Jersey’s highest level of trauma care at our:- Level I Trauma Center at Hackensack University Medical Center
- Level I Trauma Center at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Trauma Center Services
- Air medical services: Helipad and emergency medical transportation helicopter, AirMed One, for lifesaving air medical services throughout the NY/NJ area
- Dedicated trauma team: 24-hour immediate coverage by a trauma team, plus specialists in cardiac surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology and critical care
- Specialty care for kids: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with 24-hour physician coverage and seamless connection to Hackensack Meridian Children’s Hospital teams of pediatric specialists. Learn more about pediatric trauma care
- The latest technology: Dedicated high-speed CT scanner for immediate full-body scans and ultrasound equipment to pinpoint critical injuries
Trauma Prevention Programs
We believe trauma care starts with prevention. Our trauma prevention teams at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center research injury trends and develop education programs to help keep our communities safe.Car Seat Safety Fittings
A partnership between Jersey Shore University Medical Center Regional Trauma Center and the New Jersey State Police provides a free Car Seat Fitting Station the first Tuesday of every month, 3 to 7 p.m., along the medical center’s Davis Ave. entrance, off of Route 33, in Neptune City, NJ.
Child passenger safety technicians will ensure that visitors’ car seats are appropriate for parents and caregivers’ children and assist with proper installation in vehicles. No appointment necessary.
For more information, call Patricia Bonatakis, PT, DPT, Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention coordinator at 732-776-3463, or email her at patriciaa.bonatakis@hmhn.org. Jersey Shore University Medical Center is Monmouth and Ocean counties’ only Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
Programs for Seniors
- Fall Prevention Across the Lifespan
- Planning Not Panic: Addressing Safety Needs of Aging Loved Ones
- Matter of Balance
- Take Charge of Your Health
- Car Fit in collaboration with AARP and AAA
Download Our Home Safety Checklist
Programs for Teens
School-Based:
- Teen Safe Driving: Avoiding Impairments, Distractions and Speed
- Your Power to be a Driving Force
- NJM Share the Keys (parents are welcome)
- Champion School Program
- Bike and Helmet Safety Program (4th and 5th graders)
Non-School-Based:
- Shore to Serve (community service opportunities)
Continuing Education Programs
For EMTs, Paramedics, First Responders and Physicians
- Molly Berkowitz Lecture Series
- Annual Trauma Symposium
Programs for All Ages
- Stop The Bleed
If you would like more information about Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s programs, please contact Tracy Nerney, RN, trauma injury prevention coordinator, at Tracy.Nerney@HMHN.org or 732-776-4515.
Programs for Seniors
- Let’s Talk- Senior Safety (Traffic Safety and Fall Prevention)
Programs for Children
School-Based:
- Traumaroo
- Bike Safety
- Playground Safety
- Universal Safety Squad – Booster Seat and Seatbelt Safety
- Head and Spinal Cord Injury (5th & 6th grade)
Non-School-Based:
- International Walk to School Day
Programs for Teens
School-Based:
- Teen Safe Driving: Avoiding Impairments, Distractions and Speed
- ENCARE
- Distracted Driving Prevention Program
- High school Traffic Safety Challenge (HSTSC)
Non-School-Based:
- Stoned Cold
Continuing Education Programs
For EMTs, Paramedics, First Responders and Physicians
- Annual Trauma Symposium
Programs for All Ages
- Stop The Bleed
- Why a Trauma Center
If you would like more information about Hackensack University Medical Center’s programs, please call Meliam Gonzales, MSN, RN, Trauma Prevention Coordinator and Clinical Educator at 551-996-2672 or email Meliam.Gonzales@HMHN.org.
Emergency Care
Our expert trauma teams are ready to treat you or your family — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Our Trauma Surgeons
If you or a loved one needs trauma surgery, our expert trauma surgery team offers the highest level of care to provide you with peace of mind and a successful outcome.
