Pediatric Trauma Centers

No one wants to think of a child getting hurt. But when they do, it is important to know where to go.

Trauma Centers must adhere to physician staffing standards and service capabilities. In New York, Pediatric Trauma Centers are designated according to the standards and verification process of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT).

In short, Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Centers are staffed and equipped specifically to provide trauma specialty care services to children while Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Centers meet adult trauma specialty care needs but may not have providers with fellowship training in providing these services to children.

Both Level 1 and Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Centers have at least one board certified Pediatric Surgeon.

A list of New York’s Level 1 Trauma Centers may be found here:

Hospital: Designation Centers (ny.gov)

A list of New York’s Level 2 Trauma Centers may be found here:

Hospital: Designation Centers (ny.gov)

Gun Safety

In 2020, gun violence became the number one killer of children 1 to 19 years old. In addition, there was an 110% increase in unintentional poisoning in this age group.

To prevent trauma, guns in the home should be double locked. This means guns in the home should be kept in a locked container and that locked container should be kept in a locked area. If there is a suicidal person in the home, there should be an additional lock on the gun itself. The key to the gun safety lock should be given to someone living outside of the home. Store guns unloaded and separately from ammunition. Do not forget to check the chamber.

A free gun lock can be obtained from most police departments. You also may find a free gun lock distributor at Get a Safety Kit – Project ChildSafe

The number for poison control is 1800 222 1222. The national Poison Control website is Get Help for A Poisoning

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