Brooklyn’s NY Methodist Hospital designated as a trauma center
New York Methodist Hospital in Park Slope has received designation from the state Department of Health (DOH) as a trauma center, meaning the hospital is certified to handle severe, life-threatening injuries like gunshot wounds, stabbings and car accidents.
DOH awarded the designation following a year’s worth of preparation and facility upgrades by Methodist, according to Dr. Bashar Fahoum, trauma surgeon and medical director of trauma services at the Hospital.
“That included renovating our Department of Emergency Medicine’s trauma bays, as well as extensive training, trauma simulations and drills for all surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and other staff members involved with trauma response,” Fahoum said in a statement.