Hackensack University Medical Center - Trauma Center

Trauma offers fall prevention strategies across the lifespan by addressing the physical, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to falls. From early childhood to older adulthood, trauma-informed care helps identify individuals at risk, promote safe mobility, and reduce fear of falling.

By integrating fall prevention into trauma care—whether in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or community programs—health professionals can improve recovery outcomes, enhance quality of life, and reduce the long-term impact of injury across all ages.

We promote pedestrian safety across the lifespan through engaging presentations, interactive games, and hands-on activities tailored to all age groups. Our programs are designed to educate and empower individuals to make safer choices on the road. In addition, we provide real-time information and critical resources to trauma patients, supporting their recovery and helping prevent future incidents.

What would you do if you came across someone who had a life threatening bleeding injury? Did you know that people can bleed to death in five minutes or less, long before professional rescuers arrive? Lives have been saved in our community by people who have used the skills learned in this course.

Free of charge for organizations inquiring to host the course. We can offer this in both private and community settings.

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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.

In collaboration with Brain Injury Alliance NJ. Champion School teen groups are given a stipend to assist in the creation of a safe driving campaign. The top three winning schools will receive a cash reward for their school from NJM Insurance. Members of the BIA NJ and myself will be available to lend guidance.

High School students are taught a Safety Curriculum. They teach these classes to students in an affiliated grammar school. This program has been developed by the RWJ Trauma Center in New Brunswick. We would work in collaboration with their program manager and your school.

High school students in Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex Counties can earn service hours by working on trauma injury prevention projects or helping community partners. Projects can be short or long-term, and we encourage students to pick ones that match their interests or career goals. Along with service hours, they’ll gain valuable skills, mentorship, and connections—plus, it’s a great experience to include on college or job applications.

This program helps high school students recognize their own power to prevent traumatic injuries and make safe choices. It covers practical tips like safe driving practices, using seat belts correctly, and avoiding risky behaviors like distracted or impaired driving. The goal is to empower students to make decisions that protect themselves and others, both on and off the road.

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We’ll cover some important tips to help you stay safe on the road, whether you’re driving or just getting around. You’ll learn about common hazards like speeding, distracted driving, how vision or motor issues can affect safety and more.

Program for seniors. Fall prevention programs, like those offered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) (.gov), aim to reduce falls and fall-related injuries across the lifespan, particularly for older adults and individuals with disabilities, by promoting evidence-based interventions and community engagement.

Review of our Home Safety Checklist. We discuss anticipating situations that can lead to falls both in the home and in the outdoor environment. Tips are shared for reducing these risks.

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Self Park Garages:
Hours of Operation:

• Essex St. Garage Mon-Sun 24/7
• Helena Theurer Pavilion Mon-Sun 24/7.
• Women’s & Children’s Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat & Sun 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• John Theurer Cancer Center Mon-Fri 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat & Sun 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Payment: Parking is available to all visitors in the Essex St. Garage and Women and Children’s garage for a nominal fee (currently $8.00). If returning to the medical center for multiple visits through out the day, you can request a Same Day Return Voucher for an additional fee.

All major credit cards are accepted.

Valet Services:
Hours of Operation:

• Medical Plaza Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• John Theurer Cancer Center Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Emergency Trauma Center Mon-Sun 24/7 for all patients

Payment: Visitor Parking also provides Valet Services at the John Theurer Cancer Center and Medical Plaza Building for a nominal fee (currently $10.00). We also offer complimentary valet service to any patients who present to the Emergency Trauma Center for treatment.

All major credit cards are accepted.

Handicap Parking:

Handicap parking spots are available in all garages.

• Handicap valet services are available at the Medical Plaza for a nominal fee (currently $5)
• Discounted handicap valet services booklets are also available at the Medical Plaza valet
• Handicap valet services are complimentary at the John Theurer Cancer Center

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