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When your loved one has a potentially life-threatening injury, the first hours of care are the most important to his or her survival – and the most stressful for the family and friends who rush to the patient’s side.
The trauma team at Christiana Hospital wants you to know that you are not alone. We understand what you are going through, and we will help you during this difficult and painful time. Experience has taught us that the more you know about the process of treating your loved one, the better you will deal with the crisis at hand.
A 1039-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot, modern facility in Newark, Delaware, Christiana Hospital provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware’s only Level I adult trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level I adult trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Improving the Odds
Traumatic injury is the number one killer and disabler of people in Delaware between the ages of 1 and 44 and the number four killer for all age groups combined. Recognizing what trauma can do to our community, ChristianaCare continues to maintain Level 1 trauma center designation. Level 1 is the highest capability of trauma readiness, available 24-hours a day, every day of the year.
Regional Trauma Centers
Delaware is unique among a handful of states that have an all-inclusive trauma system linked statewide. From our cities and towns all the way to the bay, this network of caregivers offers around-the-clock medical care for seriously injured people across the state.
TSN Coordinator


Lisa Fellin, BSN, RN
Email Coordinator
Address
4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road
Newark, Delaware, 19718
Email: [email protected]
Upcoming Programs and Events
Trauma Survivor’s Network Peer Support Groups
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. The Trauma Survivors Network offers a virtual support group twice a month using Zoom. Join us using your computer, tablet, or phone. To register for an upcoming virtual support group, or to learn more please click 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.
ChristianaCare Education and Support Groups
You Are Not Alone
Many people who require various forms of therapy discover a deep need for emotional support beyond their medical treatment. While professional treatment may sometimes be necessary, simply talking with others facing the same issues and diagnoses may be enough.
Support groups exist to allow people to share their concerns with others who are going through or have gone through similar experiences, and serve as an excellent reminder that, no matter how difficult things may seem, you are not alone.
Amputee Education & Support Group
Meets the last Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Email [email protected] for details on joining this group.
Aphasia Book Club
Meets every Monday from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. over a series of up to 10 weeks, depending on the book being discussed.
Email [email protected] for details on joining this group.
Aphasia Education Group
Meets the first Wednesday of every month from 12 to 1 p.m.
Email [email protected] for details on joining these sessions.
Laryngectomy Education and Support Group
Meets the third Thursday of every month from 12 to 1PM. Email [email protected] for details on joining this group.
Spinal Cord Injury Education and Support Group
Meets the first Thursday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Email [email protected] for more details on joining this group.
Stroke and Brain Injury Support and Education Group
Meets the first Friday of every month from 12 to 1 p.m.
Email [email protected] for details on joining this group.
Community Resources
Americans with Disabilities Act
https://adata.org/learn-about-ada
The ADA website provides information and technical assistance regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. 1-800-514-0301 (voice) 1-800-514-0383 (TTY)
American Trauma Society
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.
Amputee Coalition
Brain Injury Association of Delaware
Brain Injury Association of Delaware (biade.org)
The Brain Injury Association of Delaware is the state’s leading nonprofit organization supporting people who have been impacted by a brain injury. Through brain injury prevention, advocacy, education, and resources, we make a significant difference in our community.
Brain Injury Hope Network
BIHN | Brain Injury Support and Resources (braininjuryhope.org)
A supportive community for all individuals impacted by brain injuries. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive array of resources designed to support survivors and caregivers, driving forward understanding, healing, and empowerment.
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation | Paralysis Foundation (christopherreeve.org)
The Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. Call 1-800-225-0292 or visit www.christopherreeve.org.
Office of Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities
https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dsaapd
The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) advocates for, provides access to, and coordinates long-term services and supports in the most appropriate setting.
State Council for Persons with Disabilities
The mission of the State Council for Persons with Disabilities is to unite, in one Council, disability advocates and State agency policy makers to ensure that individuals with disabilities are empowered to become fully integrated within the community.
Trauma Specialists of Delaware
Trauma Specialists of Delaware
At Trauma Specialists of Delaware, we believe that traumatic events, big and small affect people’s lives and it takes specific interventions to effectively heal these wounds. Often traumatic events end up causing many symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, flashbacks, difficulty in relationships and anger. We offer therapy for each individual, based on his or her needs and goals for therapy. We are a group of therapists who offer the expertise in trauma therapy and our clients offer expertise on themselves. Together, we work to pursue healing.
United Spinal Cord Association
Home – United Spinal Association
United Spinal Association is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including veterans, and providing support and information to loved ones, care providers, and professionals. Its goal is to provide people living with SCI/D with active lifestyle information, peer support, advocacy, and services that maximize their independence and enable them to remain active in their communities. Visit the website for more information.