About Us
Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina has the capability to care for the most complex adult and pediatric traumatic injuries. Our teams provide care for all types of critical injuries.
TSN Coordinator
Name: Georgina Durst MHA, BSN, RN
E-mail: [email protected]
Hospital Address: 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710
Our Mission
To provide exceptional, evidence-based care to our local and regional community that improves the quality of life of those impacted by traumatic injury through education, research, and outreach, while striving for prevention.
Our Vision
To be a nationally recognized trauma center of excellence in the care of injured patients evidenced by best practice.
Our Goals
- Provide the best care possible to trauma patients and their families
- Educate health care providers in the care of trauma patients
- Prevent injury through education of the public on safety issues
- Participate in trauma research
- Assist health care facilities and the public to prepare for disasters
Upcoming Programs & Events
Peer Support (TandemStride)
Ongoing – The Trauma Survivors Network is proud to be partnering with TandemStride to create a national network for peer support. TandemStride is an innovative platform that allows peer visitors and trauma survivors to connect digitally, no matter where they are located. Learn more here
TSN Virtual Support Group
Ongoing – Traumatic injuries affect both physical and psychosocial well-being. The Trauma Survivor’s Network Peer Support Groups connect trauma survivors, providing a space to share experiences, offer mutual support, and enhance coping skills. Information for in-person and virtual survivor support groups can be found here
TSN Virtual Support Group Family/Friends/Caregivers (Family/Caregivers)
Ongoing – Family, Friends, and Caregivers can register to join Family and Caregiver Support Groups. The TSN offers a monthly virtual support group for family, friends, and caregivers of trauma survivors of physical injury. Information and registration can be found here. Additional support group information can be found here.
May is Trauma Awareness Month!
May 2026 – 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 20, 2026- 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.