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University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. The nation's first & only integrated trauma hospital. Dedicated to treating the severely injured.

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Shock Trauma
10 months
In the wake of the tragic mass shooting in Brooklyn, our team was honored by @GovWesMoore surprise visit. His kindness and encouragement truly lifted our spirits. Thank you, Governor Moore, for taking the time to visit us and show your support.
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Congratulations to Shock Trauma physician-in-chief Dr. Thomas Scalea, who was recognized by the Maryland State Senate today for 20 years of service and world class trauma care. #TheBoss
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Shock Trauma
7 years
Congrats to Dr. Scalea on 20 yrs leading the world’s premier trauma hospital #ThanksDrScalea @UMMC @UMMedSchool
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Shock Trauma
6 years
After a 13-month refurbishment & renovation project, the North helipad is open for landing. The brand-new 20,000 sq ft deck features upgraded fire suppression and foam systems, a new snow-melt system, security improvements, advanced technology to aid pilots and more.
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Congratulations to the more than 70 UMMC physicians recognized as “Top Doctors” in the November issue of Baltimore magazine!
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Shock Trauma
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In times of tragedy, the power of human comfort is undeniable. Thank you @GovWesMoore and your team for exemplifying this during your recent visit to Shock Trauma to recognize our work, including treatment of a survivor of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
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Shock Trauma
6 years
"When life is on the line." #MotivationMonday
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Shock Trauma
6 years
UMMC’s R Adams Cowley #ShockTrauma Center supports #TraumaSurvivorsDay ! Today, we will be sharing photos of our staff and trauma survivors explaining why and how they support #NTSD .
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Happy Thanksgiving from the Shock Trauma family. We are so thankful to our employees for their relentless dedication to healing. We're also thankful to our patients for allowing us to make a positive impact on their lives.
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Shock Trauma
11 months
Today, our team members traded their signature pink scrubs for orange t-shirts as they joined advocates and organizations nationwide to call for an end to gun violence. @traumadoctors @traumadoctorsam #AASTOPGunViolence #AASTurningAwarenessIntoAction #AASTurnsOrange
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In 1998 Lizzie and Becky were transported to us after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a car crash. After 19 surgeries, 192 units of blood, and an extraordinary save from Dr. Scalea and his team, the sisters are thriving. See where they are now. #betterstateofcare
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The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at University of Maryland Medical Center sees the largest volume of trauma patient admissions in the state — 5,674 patients in 2023. About 30% of patients are transferred from other hospitals and trauma centers. #shocktrauma #MDGA24
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Harold represents the best of the best in health care, and like many of our team members at Shock Trauma, exemplifies the highest qualities of nursing and trauma care. Nicely said by @S_P_MD in this thread.
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Dr. Scalea explains to members of the @PressClubDC what assault rifle bullets do to bodies. #assaultweaponsban
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Shock Trauma
7 years
Thanks to our dedicated team for keeping STC operating around the clock, no matter the weather. Here's our team clearing the helipad!
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Shock Trauma
7 years
Shock Trauma & the U.S. Military: An important partnership to better trauma care here and overseas
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Shock Trauma
1 year
Happy Shock Trauma Nurses Day! Working as a Shock Trauma nurse is an experience like no other. It means taking care of the sickest of the sick, being ready for anything, and changing lives. Help us say THANK YOU to our amazing Shock Trauma nurses!
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7 years
He has transformed trauma care, education, and research during his 2 decade career leading Shock Trauma @UMMC #ThanksDrScalea @UMmedschool
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Congratulations to the 150 Heroes of Shock Trauma and the state EMS system! Help us continue our mission. #shocktrauma #PoweredXPassion
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Shock Trauma's physician-in-chief Dr. Scalea was at the National Press Club in Washington, DC last week making the case for a ban on assault-style weapons.
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Today is Hospitals Against Violence Day. @UMMC is committed 2 ending all forms of violence in every community & workplace. #ShockTrauma ’s Violence Prevention Program is available 2 help those affected by or at risk 4 violence #HAVHope #STCPreventionMatters
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In 2005, Allie fell from a golf cart and suffered a traumatic brain injury at age 16. She was flown to us by @MDSP . Her brain continued to swell, but Dr. Scalea and his team's heroic efforts gave Allie a second chance at life. #ABetterStateofCare
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Shock Trauma
6 years
To all trauma survivors, stay strong and take time to heal. We've got your back. #TraumaSurvivorsDay #NTSD #STCPreventionMatters #ShockTrauma (3/4)
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Shock Trauma
6 years
The Shock Trauma Gala recreates 3 remarkable stories of rescue, survival and recovery; just a sample of what we do 8,000+ times a year. #shocktrauma #PoweredXPassion More information:
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Shock Trauma
7 years
Our Stop the Bleed team at Camden Yards today teaching @Orioles administrators bleeding control techniques. #StopTheBleed @bleedingcontrol
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Shock Trauma
7 years
STC staff providing Stop the Bleed education until 2 pm. Teaching others how to save a life when someone is bleeding
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Today is Shock Trauma Day in Annapolis. We’ve spent the day educating our lawmakers on the important role #ShockTrauma plays in caring for critically ill and severely injured people in the region. #MDGA24
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Shock Trauma
7 years
Shock Trauma supports #TraumaSurvivorsDay ! Today, we will be sharing photos of our staff explaining why and how they support #NTSD .
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death for people aged 1 to 44. Our Center for Injury Prevention and Policy has launched a year-long public education campaign aimed at reducing traumatic injury. Learn more: #STCPreventionMatters
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Shock Trauma
7 years
The '17 Shock Trauma Gala is about to begin. We are happy to once again honor those who have gone “Above and Beyond.”
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Shock Trauma
6 months
Congrats to the 80+ trauma and EMS professionals honored tonight for saving the lives of two critically injured patients. The @shocktrauma annual celebration highlights our partnership with EMS in Md. Check out the amazing stories of our patient heroes.
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Shock Trauma
7 years
Did you know? Of the nearly 8,000 patients cared for by Shock Trauma every year – 19% of admissions arrive through the air.
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Shock Trauma
3 months
It’s been a sea of pink in Annapolis today and we’ve had a great time talking with lawmakers and urging them to ensure the continued success and excellence of the State of Maryland’s trauma care system — the best in the world and what Marylanders deserve. #ShockTrauma #MDGA24
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Shock Trauma
1 year
Shock Trauma proudly supports #TraumaSurvivorsDay ! Our teams are committed to the survival and recovery of every single trauma patient who comes through our doors. #NTSD
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Shock Trauma
8 years
Dr. R Adams Cowley died 25 yrs ago today, but his contributions will live on forever. More on his lifesaving legacy:
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Each year in the U.S., ERs treat 41 million #trauma patients, and hospitals care for 5.7 million critically ill or seriously injured people. No 2 people experience trauma the exact same way, and recovery can be hard work. Learn more: #STCPreventionMatters
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Texting while driving makes it 23 times more likely you'll get into a crash. Younger drivers are more likely to text while driving, according to a recent survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. #STCPreventionMatters #justdrive #ItCanWait
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Shock Trauma
7 years
Update on patients from #EdgewoodShooting : Confirming the two patients being treated at Shock Trauma are both in critical condition
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Shock Trauma
6 years
#ICYMI : Dr. Thomas Scalea explains the #StopTheBleed initiative - a partnership with @COTMaryland - and gives a brief overview of bleeding control techniques
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Proud to partner with @COTMaryland , @HCDFRS , and @HCPSS in teaching 9th graders at @hcpss_rhhs to #StoptheBleed ! Learn more .
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Shock Trauma
7 years
The Trauma Resuscitation Unit (TRU) salutes the 27,000 EMS providers who provide lifesaving care to citizens across the state! #EMSWeek
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Shock Trauma
5 years
Today is National Stop the Bleed Day. Shock Trauma has trained over 6,500 people since 2017! Knowing how to control bleeding is an important life-saving skill, and it's easy to learn. Register for your free class. #NSTBD19 #STCPreventionMatters
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Shock Trauma
7 years
“Dr. Scalea was born to lead Shock Trauma. It’s not what he does, but it’s who he is.” – RN Karen Doyle, VP Nursing & Oper. #ThanksDrScalea
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Shock Trauma
7 years
A STC nurse aided the victim of a car accident on her way home from work, then reunited with the family on her unit.
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Shock Trauma
7 years
#TBT to the 1st @MDSP Medevac Mission: in 1970, Helicopter 108 transported a car crash victim to the Center for the Study of Trauma, now STC
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Shock Trauma
6 years
As a part of #TraumaSurvivorsDay , these survivors spent the day at #ShockTrauma visiting w/ others recovering from trauma. Surviving trauma can have lasting emotional, mental & physical effects. The Trauma Survivors Network can help. Learn more: #NTSD
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Shock Trauma
3 years
Saving thousands of lives every year. Thomas Scalea, MD, Physician-in-Chief at the UM R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, was profiled in the Baltimore Business Journal’s “Who’s Who in Healthcare” special section.
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Shock Trauma
1 year
To our patients who are #traumasurvivors : We are inspired by you. We support you. We believe in you. #NTSD
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Today our team of experts taught @AACountySchools nurses how to #StopTheBleed in the case of an accident or a large scale mass casualty event. Learn more at
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Shock Trauma
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Today on Trauma Survivors Day staff welcomed a special Gratitude Rounds. Gratitude Rounds allow trauma survivors the chance to visit their care teams and express gratitude for the care they received. #NTSD
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Shock Trauma
6 years
2018 Shock Trauma Gala: Honoring those who are #PoweredXPassion #shocktrauma
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Shock Trauma
1 year
Happy Trauma Survivors Day! We are so proud of our patients who are trauma survivors and support them every step of their journey. #NTSD
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Funds from the Shock Trauma Gala benefit the Center for Performance Innovation and Outcomes Management. #shocktrauma #PoweredXPassion
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Shock Trauma
4 years
The University of Maryland Medical Center welcomes Dr. Bert W. O’Malley, Jr. as our new President and CEO!
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Shock Trauma
5 years
The 30th annual Shock Trauma Gala has begun. Tonight we are proud to once again honor the state emergency and trauma medical professionals who represent Maryland’s unique highly coordinated trauma system. #shocktrauma Learn more:
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Shock Trauma
3 years
Trooper Graham King sustained a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures when his police SUV was struck head-on in early May 2020. He spent seven days with us and underwent weeks of intense therapy at UM Rehab in recovery. Hear his story.
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Shock Trauma
2 years
In 2004 William “Tipper” Thomas was leaving a charity basketball game, and a classmate opened fire. He was hit by bullets in his lung, spine, and neck. Dr. Scalea and his team saved Tipper’s lung; however, he would never walk again. See how far he has come. #betterstateofcare
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Shock Trauma
6 years
While skiing, Liz Roberts fell 27 ft. off a trail & spent 3 months in the hospital, 2 at #ShockTrauma . Liz, who has 2 daughters & 3 grandkids, says family is everything. Her advice: Acceptance, patience, & the Trauma Survivors Network #STCPreventionMatters
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Shock Trauma
7 years
Keep your hands safe this July 4th holiday – leave #fireworks to the professionals!
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Shock Trauma
6 years
This morning Dr. Tom Scalea is at @PressClubDC along with other #trauma surgeons from the Western Trauma Association voicing support for a ban on assault weapons.
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Shock Trauma
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Shock Trauma helps to train doctors, nurses, first-responders and other medical professionals throughout Maryland in its Critical Care and Trauma Simulation Center, using highly sophisticated mannequins to simulate real-life medical situations.
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Shock Trauma
2 years
Trauma is sometimes inevitable, but when it happens, our staff is here to provide world-class care using groundbreaking research and innovative medical procedures. Here’s an example of the quality care our team offers daily to people across the world
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Shock Trauma
7 years
Happy Anniversary to @MDSP ! Thank you for 96 years of protecting & serving our state & its residents.
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Shock Trauma
7 years
Happy #FourthOfJuly from the Shock Trauma family to yours. Have a safe #IndependenceDay !
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Shock Trauma
7 years
STC Physician-in-Chief Dr. Scalea recently spoke to @WalterReedNews physicians & staff at their 2017 Trauma Symposium
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Shock Trauma
6 years
We at #ShockTrauma are supporting #TraumaSurvivorsDay ! Our teams are committed to the survival and recovery of every single trauma patient who comes through our doors. #NTSD #STCPreventionMatters (1/4)
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Forget the small talk – Dr. Scalea gives @GovLarryHogan a #StopTheBleed training! Learn more about our partnership with @COTMaryland to teach Marylanders lifesaving bleeding control techniques:
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Shock Trauma
7 years
3 yrs after a horrific motorcycle crash, the Harrison family brought a gift thanking the STC team. Read their story:
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Kristie Snedeker, VP of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, discusses @shocktrauma 's extraordinary lifesaving collaboration with its EMS partners. More than 80 trauma and EMS heroes will be honored at Shock Trauma's annual celebration Nov. 18.
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Shock Trauma
5 years
We are proud to announce that Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, has been named president and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System, effective December 1, 2019. Find out why Dr. Suntha has been called "the right leader for UMMS and the people of Maryland."
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Shock Trauma
7 years
Dr. Tom Scalea, STC Physician-in-Chief supports #TraumaSurvivorsDay because "surviving trauma is what we live to do." #NTSD
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Today, our Stop the Bleed team trained students & staff of Edmondson-Westside HS how to slow and/or stop life threatening bleeding and potentially save lives. #StopTheBleed
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Shock Trauma
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“He is so proud of teaching residents, fellows, & med students how patients should be cared for.”-RN Sue Ramzy #ThanksDrScalea @UMMedSchool
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Shock Trauma
2 years
As we reflect on the anniversary of September 11, 2001, we remember and honor the individuals who lost their lives during this tragic event and salute our first responders for their bravery to protect us every day.
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Swimming is one of the most fun and popular summer activities. We want everyone to be safe in the water this summer. #STCPreventionMatters
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Shock Trauma
7 years
Our partnership and collaboration with the military trauma system makes us both better at trauma care and will continue to do so.
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Elliott R Haut, MD, PhD
7 years
Tom Scalea on military-civilian collaboration #BaltimoreCSTARS #TraumaZPDD @AmCollSurgeons "We did it because it was the right thing to do"
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Shock Trauma
5 years
Last Saturday, we honored Maryland's top emergency and trauma medical professionals at our 30th annual gala. Attendees got to hear the remarkable story of Dallas Vaughn, a teen who is thriving after surviving a horrific car accident.
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Shock Trauma
1 year
Learn to save a life! JOIN US on Thursday, May 25, for Stop the Bleed Day. Attend a free, one-hour life-saving bleeding control training. Classes will be held at UMMC Downtown and Midtown campuses all day. Register:
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Shock Trauma
8 years
Shock Trauma's lifesaving work is the focus of a new @disclifechannel series, premiering on Jan. 1st @UMmedschool
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Shock Trauma
7 years
#ICYMI Shock Trauma Physician-In-Chief Dr. Scalea talks violence & injury preparedness with @GBCorg
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Shock Trauma
8 years
Congrats to STC Physician in Chief, Dr. Scalea! He was elected as Executive Dir. of the Panamerican Trauma Society!
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Hey, moms! May is National Trauma Survivors Month. And with #MothersDay around the corner, we want you to meet a few inspiring survivor moms. First up: Meet Theresa Pfister – wife, mother, daughter and #trauma #survivor . Learn more: #STCPreventionMatters
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Shock Trauma
7 years
We've had many very strong submissions for our Art Against Violence initiative! More info & photos on our Facebook:
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"Trauma survivors are our Why." To all survivors, stay strong and take time to heal. We've got your back. #TraumaSurvivorsDay #NTSD #ShockTrauma
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We are proud to stand alongside our trauma survivors and celebrate each and every milestone #TraumaSurvivorsDay #NTSD #STCPreventionMatters #ShockTrauma (2/4)
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Shock Trauma
6 years
STOP THE BLEED | This month, our #StopTheBleed team, in partnership with @COTMaryland , is offering several bleeding control classes to community members. Register today:
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Shock Trauma
6 years
Happy #MothersDay Meet Amanda Flores, mom to 2 young boys. Amanda was a patient here 2 years ago. She was septic and needed all 4 of her limbs amputated. "You don't know what you'll decide until you are faced with the unimaginable." #STCPreventionMatters
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Shock Trauma
6 years
COMMUNITY MEMBERS: Our team has two Stop the Bleed classes coming up – Feb. 10 & 24 – where (free of charge) you learn how to #StopTheBleed and save a life. Register today:
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Shock Trauma
7 years
We recognize those pink scrubs! #BlueGreenDay #DonateLife
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University of Maryland Medical Center
7 years
We're being seen in blue and green to promote organ, eye and tissue donation! #DonateLife #BlueGreenDay
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Shock Trauma
7 years
Leonard Spain & David Ross, STC's Violence Intervention Case Managers, seek to break the cycle after violent injury
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Shock Trauma
2 years
We care about you. Please seek emergency care only if you are truly having a medical emergency.
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Shock Trauma
7 years
We love our docs! Happy #doctorsday !
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University of Maryland Medical Center
7 years
Happy #doctorsday ! Thank you to our physicians - we appreciate all you do for our patients, hospital & community!
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Happy #TraumaSurvivorsDay ! We are proud to stand alongside our trauma survivors and celebrate each and every milestone. #NTSD #ShockTrauma
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