Morristown Medical Center

Morristown Medical Center’s Trauma Center is verified as a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and designated a Level II by the state of New Jersey.   Morristown Medical’s Surgical Critical Care and Trauma Services have one goal: to return the patient to the highest level of functioning. We have been providing excellent patient outcomes for more than 10 years, offering the highest level of care and injury prevention efforts.  We also provide rehabilitation evaluation and services.

“It can feel isolating going through recovery, these programs help you connect to others and helps remind you that you are not alone.”
-Pete M Trauma Survivor
“Trauma is a team sport; all the pieces have to work together to have the patient get the best outcomes they can achieve. Being a Level I trauma center ensures you have all of those pieces in place.”
-Dr. Louis DiFazioMedical Director, Surgical Critical Care/Trauma

Programs & Events

National Trauma Survivors Day- Spring Event

May 21, 2025

MMC Rooke Plaza

Please join us as we celebrate national trauma survivors’ day where we bring together trauma survivors, their families, and trauma staff.

Next Steps: Trauma Survivor Group

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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 Support Resources

Paid Family Leave Programs in New Jersey

NJ Temporary Disability & Family Leave
NJ Time to Care

Injury Specific Resources

American Trauma Society
Amputee Coalition
Atlantic Rehab Institute
Brain Injury Alliance of NJ

Community Mental Health Resources

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Brain Injury Alliance of NJ
Prevention is Key
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)

TSN Coordinator

Danielle Ferrone, LCSW
732-413-9825
E-mail Coordinator