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Trauma

As a Level II pediatric trauma center, Children’s Nebraska is dedicated to caring for children with traumatic injuries and advancing pediatric trauma care through training, education and prevention programs.

About Us

Children’s Nebraska provides the highest quality of care for injured children. We are the only hospital in the region dedicated solely to pediatric care with verification by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). As a Level II pediatric trauma center, we:

  • Use treatment guidelines that are developed using evidence-based research

  • Serve as a regional resource for pediatric trauma care and education

  • Create treatment plans individualized for each patient

  • Have a dedicated team of physicians and nurses who have completed advanced pediatric trauma care training

  • Value family-centered care

  • Offer injury prevention programs

Our expert team is trained in advanced pediatric trauma care. We value family involvement and carefully create personalized care plans using treatment guidelines developed in evidence-based research.

Our mission is to improve the medical care of children in our region and beyond. We serve as a regional resource for pediatric trauma care and education, offering continuing education courses and community-based training and injury prevention programs.

Contact Us

Locations

In the event of an emergency, call 911 or visit the Emergency Department at Children’s Nebraska.

Children’s Nebraska

8200 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68114

Related Specialties

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Transport (Critical Care)

When a baby, child or teen needs critical care transport — by ground ambulance or air — our team of experts is ready to respond in an instant, at any time of day or night.
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Emergency Medicine

Children’s Nebraska’s Emergency Medicine team treats children and young people up to age 21 who need immediate medical care. We’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What Sets Us Apart

Level II Pediatric Trauma Center

Children’s is recognized by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) as a Level II pediatric trauma center — the only one in the region.

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Advanced Care

Our dedicated team of physicians and nurses are trained in advanced pediatric trauma care and have the skills and experience to take on the most complex cases.

Educational Leaders

We serve as a regional resource for pediatric trauma care training and education. We also offer community-based injury prevention programs.

Awards and Honors

Children’s Nebraska is the only Level II pediatric trauma center in the region with ACS verification.