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.
The Best Trauma Care Centers in New Jersey
In your most critical moments, you deserve the highest level of trauma care. At Hackensack Meridian Health we're proud to be one of the best and most elite trauma centers in New Jersey. Carrying both Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma status, providing unparalleled expertise and resources when you need them most.What Does Level 1 Trauma Care Mean
The industry leading trauma care centers at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center have been verified by the Verification Review Committee (VRC), an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Achieving Level 1 verification signifies that our center meets stringent criteria, including 24/7 availability of specialized surgeons, advanced diagnostic equipment, and dedicated trauma teams ready to respond at a moment's notice.
This means that whether it's a complex orthopedic injury or a life-threatening situation, our patients benefit from immediate access to a multidisciplinary team equipped with the expertise and resources to provide optimal outcomes.
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
