SURVIVE • CONNECT • REBUILD
Join Us to Celebrate Trauma Survivors.
Support and celebrate trauma survivors and their families on the Journey to Healing during National Trauma Awareness Month.
Recovering from a traumatic injury requires a lot of toughness and tenacity. At Stony Brook University Hospital, we know emotional support and connection is also critical to healing. So, let’s come together during May’s National Trauma Awareness Month for a day of support, connection and celebration of trauma survivors, their families and support networks.
Saturday, May 17 Celebration
10 am to 1 pm (rain or shine)
Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve
249 Buckley Road, Holtsville
EVENT REGISTRATION - Advanced registration is appreciated, but not required.
All activities are free and supported by Stony Brook Trauma Center.
Parking fees at Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve not included.
LEARN
Safety through Stop the Bleed training, fall prevention and water safety
DISCOVER
Wellness outpatient resources
DONATE
Register with Stony Brook University Hospital’s Blood Donor Center
ENJOY
Tai Chi demo and instruction, Scavenger Hunt for kids, Giveaways
EXERCISE
Run or walk along the trails at the event site, or enjoy a walk around the animals
CONNECT
Talk with our trauma care team, EMS, LiveOnNY and other trauma survivors with shared experiences
Stony Brook University Hospital, Suffolk County’s only Level I Trauma Center for adults and children, is top ranked for survival of the most seriously injured patients in New York. Level I is the highest designation, indicating that the most advanced care is available. We provide 24/7 access to in-house (as opposed to on-call), board-certified critical care specialists and trauma surgeons. Having this in-house expertise, including orthopaedics, plastic surgery, vascular, neurosurgery and countless other specialties available at all times means immediate treatment of all types of traumatic and complex injuries.
Stony Brook University Hospital provides ongoing support services to survivors, helping them adjust to a new normal and orient back to family and community life. Services include patient and family support groups and connection to the Trauma Survivors Network. To prevent traumatic injuries, our outreach programs aim to educate the community about risk factors.
At Stony Brook Trauma Center, our commitment only begins at the hospital door.
Other Resources:
For Survivors: traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/pages/home
For Seniors: trauma.stonybrookmedicine.edu/injury-prevention/resources#Seniors
For Parents: trauma.stonybrookmedicine.edu/injury-prevention/resources#Parents
For Drivers: trauma.stonybrookmedicine.edu/injury-prevention/resources#Drivers
For EMS: trauma.stonybrookmedicine.edu/injury-prevention/resources#EMS