Trauma Care
When a serious injury happens—whether from a car accident, sports injury, or fall—immediate access to high-level trauma care is critical. Hackensack Meridian Health provides comprehensive trauma services at two of New Jersey’s leading Level I trauma centers: Hackensack University Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center. These trauma facilities are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center is also the first and only hospital in New Jersey to be verified as both an Adult and Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, offering the highest level of care for patients of all ages in one location.
The Best Trauma Care Centers in New Jersey
As designated Level I Trauma Centers for both adult and pediatric patients, we meet the highest national standards for trauma care. This means our hospitals are equipped with advanced surgical teams, specialists, and support staff trained to respond to the most complex and life-threatening injuries.
If you or a loved one is in need of trauma care in New Jersey, Hackensack Meridian Health offers the critical services and clinical expertise required for rapid diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Why Level I Trauma Care
Both 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) as a Level I trauma center.
Achieving Level I verification signifies that our centers meet stringent national criteria, including 24/7 availability of specialized surgeons, advanced diagnostic equipment, and dedicated trauma teams ready to respond at a moment's notice.
FAQ's About Trauma Care
Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health operates AirMed One, a medical transport helicopter that provides rapid air evacuation to our trauma centers when ground transport isn’t fast or safe enough.
