RUMC’s state-of-the-art Emergency Department is fully equipped to handle all levels of adult and pediatric emergencies and has designated areas for triage, pediatrics, chest/stroke care, trauma resuscitation, women’s health, and urgent care to name just a few. As a Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, RUMC is equipped to handle any medical emergency. At 958 sq. ft., the main trauma unit provides adequate space for medical personnel to examine patients and immediately administer life-saving care. Enhanced lighting fixtures and rotating medical equipment stations are just some of the features of the unit, located adjacent to the ambulance receiving bay. Treating over 50,000 people annually, RUMC operates one of the busiest emergency departments in the New York metropolitan area. The 35,000 sq. ft. facility is also a New York State Department of Health designated Stroke and STEMI treatment center as well as Staten Island’s only Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Center of Excellence. On this episode, we will explore the continuum of trauma care at RUMC, from the moment a patient arrives to their recovery and rehabilitation. This episode will detail how the trauma center collaborates with departments like emergency surgery, ICU, and physical therapy. Host Meredith Gaskins is joined once again by Trauma Program Director, Tara Harrington and Trauma Medical Director, Dr. Vladimir Rubinshteyn, to highlight some patient stories, discuss the integration of advanced technology and personal care, offering a holistic view of what sets RUMC apart as a Level I Trauma Center.