ECU Health Medical Center (ECUHMC), the flagship tertiary teaching hospital of East Carolina University (formerly known as Vidant Medical Center), is both a Level I Adult and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. ECUHMC is an accredited trauma center by the North Carolina office of EMS and American College of Surgeons.
Mission: To serve the injured and critically ill patients in eastern North Carolina
Vision: To become the national model for rural trauma care delivery through leadership, excellence in clinical service, research, injury prevention, outreach, and education.
TSN Coordinator
Brenda Emory, RN
Trauma Survivors Network Coordinator
Address
2100 Stantonsburg Rd.
Greenville, North Carolina, 27834
Email
[email protected]
Upcoming Programs & Events
ECU Health Brain Injury Support Group (In Person)
Second Thursday of each month • 11:00 A.M.
In conjunction with the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina. Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11:00 am. Support groups are a great way to meet others who have experienced similar things you and your family have been through as a brain injury survivor. Meetings are open to brain injury survivors, both traumatic and non-traumatic, stroke survivors, and loves ones and/or caregivers. These groups provide emotional support, networking opportunities, and invaluable advice for navigating the difficult path of recovery after a brain injury. To register or for more information, email group leaders Michele Horvath or Alex Kinney or call 252-847-0571.
Contact Persons
Michele Horvath
Email: [email protected]
Alex Kinney
Email: [email protected]
Eastern North Carolina Amputee Support Group (In Person and Virtual)
Third Thursday of each month • 4:00 P.M.
“We’re a limb you can hold onto”. This group provides support for individuals with limb loss and their family or friends. Meetings are on the third Thursday night of each month, in person or virtually (excluding December). For in-person members, the group meets in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Classroom at 2115 Hospital Loop Road in Greenville. For WebEx information, see below.
Platform: Cisco WebEx
Meeting Number (access code): 180 534 1523
Meeting password: amputee
To join by phone: Dial 1-650-479-3208 then enter access code 180 534 1523
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.
Virtual Support Groups – 2nd and 4th Wednesday
SECOND Wednesday of each month from 3:30- 5:00PM and the FOURTH Wednesday of each month starting at 5:30pm
Virtual support groups are free, 90 minute online groups to support survivors of physical injury. Groups are co-led by TSN trauma professionals and TSN peers. Click on the website link to register.
Contact Person
Katherine Joseph
Email: [email protected]
Community Resources
Brain Injury Alliance of North Carolina
https://www.bianc.netThe BIANC offers Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) information and resources, support groups, prevention materials, awareness events, plus statewide conferences and workshops for individuals with TBI, caregivers and the general public. Call 800-377-1464
Rehab Spot
https://www.rehabspot.com/Rehab Spot is an information hub that focuses on educating individuals on the treatment process: from selection, to what they can expect during treatment, to entering back into a drug-free life. Their goal is to lessen the stigma of addiction and empower those who are struggling with mental health find the treatment they deserve. Contact Information: 1-877-416-1550
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
https://www.afsp.org/Mission: Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide. Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. Contact Information: 1-888-333-2377
AMPOWER
http://www.empoweringamputees.org/The mission of AMPOWER is to empower and strengthen those affected by amputation or limb difference through peer mentorship, educational resources, and community events.
Amputee Coalition
http://www.amputee-coalition.org/The mission of the Amputee Coalition is to reach out to and empower people affected by limb loss to achieve their full potential through education, support and advocacy, and to promote limb loss prevention. Resources and information for children, adults, and families. Contact Information: (888) 267-5669
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
https://www.adaa.org/The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive, and trauma-related disorders through education, practice, and research. It helps people understand the disorders and educates them about scientifically supported treatments so they can make informed decisions. It also supports professionals who provide treatment and conduct research. Click the link to learn how ADAA could help you or your family. Contact Information: 240-485-1001
Hope After Head Injury
https://www.hopeafterheadinjury.com/links—resourcesHope After Head Injury exists to bring hope to those who have been impacted by brain injury in their life, whether going through the experience themselves or caring for a loved one. They understand that the journey through head trauma is a road that when walked alone can be scary and lonely. Through the voices of brain injury survivors and caregivers, they provide awareness, encouragement, and hope. Click the link to learn more about Hope After Head Injury.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
https://www.nctsn.org/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. Contact Information: [email protected]