Trauma care in the Seacoast Region
If you are critically injured, we are ready to treat you as quickly and effectively as possible.
The Level II Trauma Center at Portsmouth Regional Hospital offers 24/7 support when it's needed most. Our urban facility is centrally located for your convenience, as we aim to make time-sensitive care as accessible as possible.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Comprehensive care for life-threatening injuries
If you experience a severe medical event, our collective programs and services are designed to help contribute to the best possible outcome.
Critical medical attention before you arrive
In most emergency situations, the emergency medical services (EMS) staff and medical professionals in our trauma unit are communicating and preparing for your arrival. Prior to receiving care at our hospital, your well-being often depends on the EMS provider's ability to evaluate and diagnose your condition as quickly as possible. Their expertise on the scene enables us to anticipate and arrange for your unique needs.
Features of our Level II Trauma Center
We collaborate to offer you a number of special features of our care, including:
- Community outreach program to help prevent injuries
- Comprehensive program to make sure national care standards are met, as published by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
- Emergency and operating room facilities
- On-site helipad for arrival or transport to another medical center, if more advanced care is needed
- Specialized staff, including board-certified surgeons across varying medical fields
- Staff education program to help maintain high-quality care
If you or a loved one is experiencing an emergency, always call 911 first. For nonemergent questions, call our trauma services office at (603) 433-3875.