Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center (333)

We are the Region’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, part of the Albany Med Health System.

Established in 1986, the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center is a 125-bed facility devoted to the medical needs of infants, children and adolescents. It is the referral center for all seriously sick and injured children from 25 counties in upstate New York and western New England. It’s staffed by more than 140 physicians trained in 40 subspecialties and more than 400 pediatric nurses, therapists, social workers, child-life specialists and more who provide the unique care needed by children and teens.

Our Services

Albany Medical Center’s Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital is open for emergency care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our pediatric emergency department work closely with first responders and LifeNet of New York for transportation from accident scenes and other hospitals when emergency and specialized care is needed.

What our Level 1 Trauma Center provides:

• 24- hour in-house coverage by general surgeons, and prompt availability of care in specialties such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology, internal medicine, plastic surgery, pediatric and critical care.
• The only Level 1 adult Trauma Center in the region
• The only Level 1 pediatric Trauma Center in the region
• Open 24/7, dedicated care for children and teens at the Massry Family Children’s Emergency Center. Children brought to the Massry Center have access to the physicians and resources at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital.
• Medical and advocacy support for adult and pediatric victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, abuse, or maltreatment. Our team of certified forensic nurse examiners is available for bedside assessment, evaluation, and support.
• 24-hour high-level stroke and cardiac care
• Psychiatric, drug, and acute alcohol treatment and evaluation
• Ability to quickly stabilize and airlift patients in need of dedicated resources to Albany Medical Center
• Continuing education of the trauma team – physicians, nurses and EMS providers
• Comprehensive quality improvement team.

Youth Violence Prevention Resources
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention funds national research and specializes in health education, resources, and raising awareness. Youth violence is a severe problem that can have lasting harmful effects on victims and their family, friends, and communities. Youth Violence Prevention efforts should aim to reduce factors that place youth at risk for perpetrating violence and promote factors that protect youth at risk for violence. Many prevention tools have been developed and implemented; many of these prevention programs and strategies have been evaluated and found to be effective at preventing violence and related behaviors among youth. TTY: 888-232-6348 or 1-800-232-4636

Child Help 
The ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who—through interpreters—provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergencies, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential. 1-800- 4-A-Child (1-800- 422-4453

Child Mind Institute 
The Child Mind Institute is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. The Child Mind Institute has prepared free trauma resources to aid parents, educators, and other adults in talking to children and adolescents about potentially traumatic events and identifying those who might benefit from more focused professional attention.

Coalition to Support Grieving Students 
The Coalition’s purpose is to create and share a set of industry-endorsed resources that will empower school communities across America in the ongoing support of their grieving students. They provide education and resources to help support students in response to the death of a loved one, school violence/shootings, etc.

National Alliance for Grieving Children 
The National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the needs of children and teens who are grieving a death and provides education and resources for anyone who supports them. The NAGC is a nationwide network to promote best practices, education, and critical resources to support the mental, emotional, and physical health of grieving children and their families. Click here for Resources

National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement (NCSCB):
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement (NCSCB) at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is dedicated to helping schools support their students through crisis and loss. They assist schools and communities in the U.S. and abroad cope in the aftermath of tragedy in helping to support resilience after crisis and traumatic events. Telephone: 1-877-536-2722

National Child Traumatic Stress Network:
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created to increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events. This network provides resources and education about Trauma-Informed Care and how trauma impacts children and families. Telephone: (310) 235-2633
Click here for Resources

Phoenix Society—Resources for Parents and Children
The Phoenix Society is a strong voice for burn survivors, their families, and their caretakers—advocating that healing is life-long process. They focus on information and resources for families of survivors in recovery. Click here for Resources

Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
The mission of the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide is to reduce the number of youth suicides and attempted suicides by encouraging public awareness through the development and promotion of educational training programs. 1-800-273-8255

The Trevor Project
Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
866-488-7386 (Crisis Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth) or Text ‘START” to 678-678

Teen Line
TEEN LINE was created in 1980 by a group of mental health professionals who, through their personal work with teenagers, realized that a more inclusive approach to adolescent mental health was needed. After extensive research and consultation, TEEN LINE, a teen-to-teen hotline with community outreach services, was born.
Call 1-800-852-8336 or Text “TEEN” to 839863

Understood
Understood is a combined effort from 15 nonprofit organizations that have joined together to support parents of children with learning and attention issues throughout their journey. They provide information and resources to help parents to help their children unlock their strengths and reach their full potential.
The professionals who advise parents on Understood include educators, learning and attention specialists, physicians, psychologists, lawyers and more. They share a commitment to children with learning and attention issues. Click for Resources

U.S. Department of Education
The purpose of this guidance is to assist educators, parents, and state and local educational agencies in implementing the requirements of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regarding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for children with disabilities, including preschool-aged children. Telephone: 1-800-872-5327

U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Find information for children with disabilities and their families who want to explore resources on infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities

You Can NOT Be Replaced
You Can NOT Be Replaced began in 2012 after the loss of the 7th student to commit suicide at our local high school. Our goal is to reduce the factors that can contribute to someone in crisis while empowering young people and families to improve relationships, communication, and trust.

Youth.gov: 
This is a U.S. government website that helps you create, maintain, and strengthen effective youth programs. Included are youth facts, funding information, and tools to help you assess community assets, generate maps of local and federal resources, search for evidence-based youth programs, and keep up to date on the latest, youth-related news.

International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies: 
The International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies is dedicated to sharing information about the effects of trauma and the discovery of programs and services to reduce traumatic stressors and their long-term consequences. For more information, visit this website.