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Abington Hospital – Jefferson Health, a level 2 trauma center, is a 665-bed, regional referral center and teaching hospital, which has been providing comprehensive, high-quality services for people in Montgomery, Bucks and Philadelphia counties for more than 90 years. Abington Hospital employs over 5,600 employees, making Abington Hospital one of the largest employers in Montgomery County. The hospital’s medical staff consists of over 900 physicians, including primary care, medical and surgical specialists. More than 1,100 volunteers give their time and talents to support this not-for-profit hospital, and Abington Hospital provides more than $45 million in free care to our community each year.
Abington Hospital was founded as a teaching hospital and currently sponsors five residency programs for physicians in family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, general surgery and dentistry. The hospital operates the Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing and the Radiologic Technology program. Numerous health education classes, screenings, helplines and support groups are available at little or no cost to the community.
TSN Coordinator
Brittany Sweeney
Address
1200 Old York Rd
Abington, PA 19001
Telephone
Work: 267-825-8043
Email
[email protected]
Website
Upcoming Programs & Events
May is Trauma Awareness Month!
May 2025- 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 21, 2025 – 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.
TSN Support Groups
Ongoing – The Trauma Survivors Network offers free monthly virtual support groups. The online groups support survivors of physical injury as well as their family, friends, and caregivers. Trauma Survivor Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pm ET • 4th Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm ET; Family and Caregiver Support Group 1st Wednesday of the Month at 1 pm ET. Learn more here.
Community Resources
American Trauma Society
www.amtrauma.org The American Trauma Society is dedicated to the elimination of needless death and disability from injury. For 50 years, the ATS has served as an advocate for the trauma care system, trauma prevention programs, and survivors of trauma and their families throughout the United States. Our mission is to Save Lives, Improve Care, & Empower Survivors.
American Trauma Society- PA Division
www.atspa.org/ The American Trauma Society, Pennsylvania Division is a non-profit organization committed to injury prevention and mitigation through education, intervention, and advocacy. Our work includes providing presentations and educational materials on many trauma prevention topics, including concussions, water safety, senior falls, bike safety, traffic safety and much more.
Safe Kids Worldwide- Southeastern Pennsylvania
https://www.safekids.org/ Safe Kids Southeastern Pennsylvania is led by The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, which provides dedicated and caring staff, operation support and other resources to assist in achieving our common goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat checkups, safety workshops and sports clinics, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries.
Stop the Bleed Initiative
https://www.stopthebleed.org/ Stop the Bleed is the result of a collaborative effort led by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) to bring knowledge of bleeding control to the public. The ACS COT, and specifically the EMS subcommittee with its many collaborative relationships, provided the perfect environment for this program to grow into the critical success that it is today.
National Council on Aging
http://ncoa.org Since 1950, NCOA has made improving the lives of older adults our passion and mission. From the spark of a movement to growing toward the future, NCOA’s work to ensure we all can age with health and financial security is rooted in a rich history. We believe every person deserves to age well, regardless of their background. Learn more about the work we do, the people we serve, and why aging well matters now more than ever.