Trauma

When the unexpected happens, you want the most skilled doctors by your side—immediately. At WMCHealth, we provide around-the-clock trauma, acute care surgery, and critical care from a multidisciplinary team trained to save lives and support healing. 

Westchester Medical Center is the only Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center in New York’s Hudson Valley, recognized by the American College of Surgeons. This means we’re fully prepared to treat the most serious injuries—day or night. Trauma doctors, surgeons, and specialists are always ready, with the tools and teamwork to handle complex emergencies.  

Whether you’re coming from another hospital, via ambulance, or through our Emergency Department, you’ll have access to life-saving care from a team that treats the region’s most critically injured patients every day. 

Expert Trauma Care, Wherever You Are 

As part of the WMCHealth Trauma Consortium, we offer a connected network of expert trauma care across the Hudson Valley. Each hospital in our system is equipped to treat serious injuries—and our designations show we meet high standards for trauma care at every level. 

Nationally Verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) 

These hospitals have earned the highest recognition for trauma care by meeting rigorous national standards: 

• Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla is a Level I Adult Trauma Center, verified by the ACS. This means we’re always ready to treat the most complex injuries with trauma surgeons, specialists, and advanced technology available 24/7. 
• Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, located on the same campus, is a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, also verified by the ACS. It’s the only hospital in the region with a pediatric intensive care unit, offering the highest level of emergency care for children. 
• MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie is a Level II Trauma Center, verified by the ACS. This means we provide high-level trauma care for both common and complex injuries, supported by a skilled trauma team and surgical staff. 

Designated by New York State 

These hospitals meet the state’s standards to deliver immediate, lifesaving trauma care in their communities: 

• Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern is a Level III Adult Trauma Center, designated by the New York State Department of Health. 
• HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston is also a Level III Adult Trauma Center, state-designated to care for emergency injuries closer to home. 

Together, these centers ensure that no matter where you are in the region, expert trauma care is always within reach. 

Connected Care, Close to Home 

St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis are key access points within the WMCHealth Trauma Consortium. While not designated trauma centers, both hospitals provide 24/7 emergency care and rapid transfer services to higher-level trauma centers in the network—ensuring patients receive the advanced care they need without delay. 

Our Approach to Trauma Services 

Severe trauma doesn’t just affect one part of the body—it affects the whole person. A team of specialists works side-by-side to address every aspect of your recovery: 

• Nurses 
• Surgeons (adult and pediatric) 
• Emergency medicine physicians 
• Anesthesiologists 
• Orthopedists 
• Cardiologists 
• Neurosurgeons 
• Plastic surgeons 
• Vascular surgeons 
• Critical care doctors 

Recovery Services 

We focus on restoring health and improving your quality of life, far beyond hospital walls. This includes rehabilitation to help you regain strength, mobility, and independence. We also understand that recovery isn’t just physical—it involves psychological and social healing as well. 

Westchester Medical Center is a proud member of the Trauma Survivors Network (TSN), a national program that helps patients and families heal beyond the hospital stay. As a TSN facility, we offer support groups, recovery resources, and long-term follow-up care to help survivors rebuild their lives. Learn more about the Trauma Survivors Network. 

Resources 

Injury Prevention Program 

Injury prevention is about keeping people safe before accidents happen. At WMCHealth, we offer community education and resources that teach simple, effective ways to avoid serious injuries—especially those that are most common and preventable. 

When you participate, you can expect hands-on training, safety demonstrations, and expert tips on topics like: 

• sports injuries 
• home hazards 
• fall prevention 
• car seat safety 
• water and pool safety 
• child safety, including locks and gates, and car seats 

We reach our communities through in-person events, social media, video programs, and partnerships with local organizations. For events and resources available through the WMCHealth’s Injury Prevention Program, contact [email protected]. 

WMCHealth Trauma Guidelines 

Our Trauma Guidelines help emergency teams decide when to bring patients to a trauma center. This ensures fast, expert care when it matters most. 

WMCHealth Trauma Guidelines