WellSpan Health – York Hospital (42)


The WellSpan York Hospital Trauma Service is dedicated to providing high quality trauma care to every patient, every day.

WellSpan York Hospital’s Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation. WellSpan York Hospital’s Trauma Program is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties, serving more than one million residents. Responsibilities of the service include the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the trauma patient to ensure compliance with the standards of the American College of Surgeons, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the State of Pennsylvania.

The Trauma team is on duty 24 hours a day to provide emergency care to injured patients. This includes initial evaluation and resuscitation, surgical care, management in our Trauma Surgical Intensive Care and Nursing Units, operative management and preparation to return each patient to their previous activities. Our trauma team is led by trauma surgeons who coordinate care with other specialists including neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, and any other specialty surgeons and physicians who may be needed to care for a patient’s particular injuries.

A large number of nursing and other staff members are also a part of the trauma team, including pre-hospital providers, radiology, pharmacy, laboratory, respiratory, pastoral care, social services, rehabilitative medicine and support staff.  The WellSpan York Hospital Trauma Team cares for more than 2,000 trauma cases per year.

WellSpan York Hospital’s Trauma Service’s capabilities meet state and national requirements regarding the commitment to trauma performance, bed capacity, education, research, credentials, sub-specialty coverage, technology and data-base collection.   We are a leading provider of community outreach and service, spanning educational opportunities across our nation.   Much of our data collection is used to support research and evidenced-based care initiatives.  The Trauma Program is also supported by residents (physicians in training) in surgery, orthopedics, and emergency medicine, thereby training future trauma care providers.

TSN Coordinator

Kaitlin
Email Coordinator

Address
1001 S. George St.
York, Pennsylvania, 17403

Telephone
work: (717) 851-2569

Email
[email protected]

Website(s) www.WellSpan.org

Upcoming Programs and Events

INSPIRE: Brain Injury and Stroke Support

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every Month • 6-7:30 PM
A support group for families and survivors of traumatic brain injury and or stroke injury.
Contact Person
[email protected] 
Email: [email protected]

Limb-It-Less

Meets the 1st Thursday of every month  6-7:30 PM
A support group for survivors of an amputation.
Contact Person
[email protected] 
Email: [email protected]

Spinal Cord Injury Support Group

Meets the 4th Wednesday of every month  5:30 – 7:30 PM
A support group for survivors and families of spinal cord injury.
Contact Person
[email protected] 
Email: [email protected]

May is Trauma Awareness Month!

May 2024 – The entire month of May is focused on raising awareness for trauma survivors, their family/friends, and the trauma professionals who go above and beyond every day. Learn more here .

National Trauma Survivors Day!

May 15, 2024 – The 3rd Wednesday in May is National Trauma Survivors Day! We celebrate together the strength and resiliency of trauma survivors, their family/friends, and the trauma professionals who go above and beyond every day. Learn more here.

NextSteps Online

Ongoing The NextSteps program is a free 6-week self management course designed to recognize that YOU play the most important role in your recovery. based on the principles of self-management. It uses techniques that have been scientifically proven to increase one’s self confidence and sense of empowerment. NextSteps teaches you the skills to become an active self manager of your health and your life. Learn more here.

Community Resources

Check out community resources below. For more support, please contact us.

Community Resources

WellSpan PhilHaven

https://www.wellspanphilhaven.org/ WellSpan Philhaven offers behavioral health support. They will work with you to design a treatment plan that will be most effective for you and lead you toward hope, healing, and wholeness. Get Help 24/7 hotline available. Call 800-932-0359.