Ascension St. Vincent Level I Trauma Center is a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide patients with serious or life-threatening injuries the highly specialized care they need in emergent situations. When injured patients arrive at Ascension St. Vincent Level 1 Adult & Pediatric Trauma Center, they receive round the clock priority access to our doctors and resources. Our surgeons and specialists are experts at providing the highest level of care—because in a trauma situation, every second counts.
Our team is also dedicated to the safety of our patients and their families away from the bedside through cutting edge research, outreach, education, and injury prevention. We specialize in programs that focus on the dangers of distracted driving and fall prevention. If you’re interested in hearing more regarding what we have to offer in injury prevention & outreach, please reach out at our email below.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 317-338-7256
Address: 2001 W. 86 St., Indianapolis, IN, 46260
TSN Coordinators
Colleen Groves, BSN, RN, TCRN & Kristin Wagner, BSN, RN, TCRN
Injury Prevention | Trauma Education | Outreach Coordinators
TSN Coffee Cart: Colleen & Kristin take TSN handouts and materials to trauma patients on service, as well as their loved ones/caregivers if they’re available. The coffee cart is a great opportunity to connect with our patients and answer any questions they may have, whether they be about TSN resources or specifics regarding the hospital–all while grabbing a nice afternoon treat!
Upcoming Programs & Events
May is Trauma Awareness Month!
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!
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.
Community Resources
We are currently compiling our Trauma Survivors Network local resources for the Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis campus. Please reach out to us for any of your specific needs, and we’d be happy to direct you to the available resources that best serve your needs.