Trauma Program

Refer Your Patients

Call our Physician Direct Connect Line, a 24-hour physician/provider consult-transfer center, managed by experienced RNs who can assist with:

• Transfer/Transport requests
• Referrals from local and regional physicians
• ED referrals
• Physician-to-physician consult requests Let the staff at Nationwide Children's help you by calling: (614) 355-0221 or (877) 355-0221 (Toll Free)

Trauma Research

The Center for Pediatric Trauma Research (CPTR) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital conducts research to support global efforts in achieving the best outcomes for pediatric trauma patients. Using a multidisciplinary approach, CPTR researchers lead innovative projects to assess pre-hospital emergency medical service, acute medical and surgical management, rehabilitation, and family and community services that impact the short and long-term outcomes of injured patients.

CPTR serves as a leader and a partner to translate cutting edge research findings to help patients, families, policy makers, and clinicians make informed decisions.

Resources for Families

Documents, tools, and programs to help you, your child, and your family, cope during and after a traumatic incident.

Helping Hands 

• Helping Very Young Children Cope after a Trauma 
• Helping Children Cope After Trauma 
• Supporting Your Child During Hospitalization

Other Resources 

1. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network(NCTSN) features a section on Resources for Parents and Caregivers.
2. After The Injuryhelps parents understand their child's reactions to injury and learn what they can do to help their child.
3. CopingSpace, from Case for Smiles, provides information to help parents understand and cope with their own responses to their child's life-changing illness or injury.
4. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry(AACAP) features a section for families on issues like childhood chronic illness and posttraumatic stress disorder.
5. The American Psychological Association(APA) has information and resources related to trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder, child issues, and a search for local psychologists across the US.
6. The National Institute of Mental Health(NIMH) has created a booklet Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Parents Can Do.
7. Sesame Street Workshophas many educational resources for families on various topics, which includes trauma, grief, crisis, and others.
8. After Traumaprovides information and resources to help survivors and families on the recovery journey.
9. Trauma Resource Instituteis devoted to cultivating trauma-informed and resiliency-focused individuals and communities throughout the world.
10. Postpartum Support International (PSI)is dedicated to providing information and support related to emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum.
11. Mental Health America (MHA) of Ohioseeks to support the Central Ohio community by guiding people to mental health services that may not otherwise be accessible, including the Perinatal Outreach & Encouragement for Moms (POEM) program, which provides resources and peer support for Moms & birthing persons.