
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, the Trauma Team is committed to providing compassionate, expert level care for every injured person across the lifespan.
The adult trauma program has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation since 1993. We are fully equipped to resuscitate and stabilize severely injured adults with all types of injuries, ranging from minor sprains to life-threatening, critical multi-system injuries in the shortest time possible. We are committed to providing the highest level of trauma care to all adults who find themselves in need of expert trauma specialists, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our trauma program has been aligned with the Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) since 2024. This is a partnership with the American Trauma Society (ATS) to help survivors and their families rebuild their lives after experiencing a traumatic injury. We offer connections that support recovery in the healing process. This year, we are rebuilding our TSN program and look forward to spreading awareness, fostering community and bringing hope to others. Join our center to learn more, stay updated on events and be a part of a positive change!
For more information, contact Maggie Palfi, LCSW, the TSN site coordinator, at 717-531-0003 EXT 281142
TSN Coordinator
Maggie Palfi, LCSW
Email Coordinator
Address
500 University Drive/ PO Box 850/ MC H075, Attn: Adult Trauma Program
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033
Telephone
work: 717-531-0003 EXT 281142
Email
[email protected]
Upcoming Programs & Resources
National Trauma Survivors Day!
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.
Hershey Medical Center Adult and Children’s Hospital will be hosting Trauma Survivor Day on May 19th, 2027! Stay tuned for more information.
Please fill out this form if you are a trauma survivor or family member and are interested in attending trauma survivor day!
Community Resources
- Mental Health
- Support Groups
- TSN Resources
- Local Aid
- Grief Support
- Educational Resources
- HMC Children’s Hospital
- Additional Resources
Get Help – 988 Lifeline: Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Home | SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Home | AFSP: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
PTSD: National Center for PTSD Home
Crisis Intervention Services: Dauphin County Crisis Intervention
Home – Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute: Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
TSN offers virtual support groups hosted by American Trauma Society’s Trauma Survivors Network Team for trauma survivors.
This virtual support group is hosted three times a month on the 2nd (3:30 pm ET), 3rd (9 pm ET), 4th (5:30 pm ET) Wednesday of the month.
Register by form at 2026 TSN Virtual Support Group for Injury Survivors
Questions can be sent to [email protected]
TSN offers a virtual support group for families and caregivers Hosted by American Trauma Society’s Trauma Survivors Network Team.
This virtual support group is hosted on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 1 pm ET.
Register by form at TSN Family and Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Questions can be sent to [email protected]
NextSteps: NextSteps is a 6 week course focused on building self-management skills for trauma survivors. The course is available from a national instructor, who teaches 7 sessions of the course each year. This is a self paced, independent course that is free to trauma survivors. Click this link to sign up: Next Steps – TSN 2025
Dauphin County Food Pantries
Shelter Information:
Bethesda Mission
Lifepath Ministries
Safe Harbour
Downtown Daily Bread
Domestic Violence Support
YWCA Harrisburg
Local Grief Resources:
Olivias House – A Grief and Loss Center for Children
PTSD & Addiction: How to Identify the Signs & Find Treatment
Home – United Spinal Association: Spinal Cord Injury
Visit Penn State Children’s Hospital TSN page for pediatric resources:
Pennsylvania’s 211 Communication and Support Assistance: Call 211 for Essential Community Services | United Way 211
Dauphin County Meals on Wheels: Home Delivered Meals (HDMs)
