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Montefiore Nyack Hospital Verified Level III Trauma Center by American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma
The Trauma Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital has been verified as a Level III trauma center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT).
Verified trauma centers must meet criteria that ensures trauma care capability and has the highest level of institutional performance, as outlined by the ACS COT in its manual, Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient.
ACS does not designate trauma centers. Instead, it verifies compliance with the standards listed in the manual, Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient. A facility earns the title of “designated trauma center” when it meets the requirements of government or other authorizing entities.
“Providing the most comprehensive emergency care, close to home, makes an incredible difference to patients with critical injuries,” says Anthony Matejicka, DO, MPH, FACP, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. “As a Level 3 Trauma center, our patients have access to an incredible resource staffed with a multidisciplinary trauma team of emergency medicine experts who provide lifesaving and life-sustaining care. The entire team at Montefiore Nyack has worked incredibly hard to continue our Level 3 certification, and it is a testament to their effort and dedication to our patients and the community.”
The ACS Trauma Verification, Review, and Consultation (VRC) Program helps hospitals evaluate and improve trauma care. It provides an objective, external review of a trauma center’s resources and performance. A team of trauma experts completes a site review of the hospital. The team assesses relevant components of the program including regional roles, availability of physical and health human resources, policies, patient care protocols, and the hospital’s quality improvement processes.
Patients cared for ACS-verified trauma centers have a lower risk of death and improved quality of life compared with those in non-verified centers.
As an ACS-verified trauma center, Montefiore Nyack Hospital also becomes an ACS Surgical Quality Partner, which signifies a hospital’s dedication to improving procedures and approaches.
“ACS Quality programs are grounded in more than a century of experience and participation is an important measure of a hospital’s surgical quality. As an ACS Surgical Quality Partner, Montefiore Nyack has shown a commitment to providing the best possible patient care, evaluating that care in a rigorous fashion, and dedicating itself to continuous self-improvement,” said ACS Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS.
Trauma centers interested in becoming verified can find more information on the ACS website.
Burke Rehabilitation Named Among Nation’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
Burke is the only rehab hospital in the Hudson Valley to make the exclusive list comprised of just 50 hospitals across the country.
Burke Rehabilitation®, a member of the Montefiore Health System, has landed on a list of the nation’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in their 2025-26 rankings.
Burke focuses on physical medicine and rehabilitation, providing treatment and patient-centered services for stroke, orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions, brain and spinal cord injury, amputation, and more.
“This national recognition from U.S. News & World Report reflects the commitment and expertise of our dedicated Burke team year-over-year,” said Scott Edelman, MBA, CPA, CFE, Executive Director of Burke Rehabilitation. “Every day, our team goes above and beyond to deliver personalized, comprehensive care ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients, with a focus on maximizing function, fostering independence, and enhancing quality of life.”
The largest provider of stroke rehabilitation in New York, Burke takes a whole person approach to care, driving exceptional outcomes for even the most complex patients. This includes supporting patients with comorbidities.
In 2024, Burke became the first freestanding rehabilitation hospital in the state to offer inpatient hemodialysis, filling a critical gap for patients with late-stage renal disease who require intensive rehabilitation. Burke also leads the field in caring for the aging population as New York’s only freestanding rehabilitation hospital to earn the Level 2 Age-Friendly Health Systems designation.
Home to one of the nation’s leading Graduate Medical Education programs in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Burke’s residency and fellowship programs are train future professionals in rehabilitative medicine.
“This recognition reflects how Burke looks beyond delivering exceptional clinical outcomes to truly push the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation forward,” said Mooyeon Oh-Park, MD, MHCM, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Burke Rehabilitation. “From advanced rehabilitation technologies to evidence-based therapies, we aim to lead the future of rehabilitative care while creating an environment that fosters healing for patients and their families.”
For more details about Burke’s rankings, visit Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, NY – Rankings & Ratings (usnews.com). To view the full rankings, visit Best Hospitals | U.S. News Hospital Rankings and Ratings (usnews.com)
For more information, please visit www.burke.org.
NAMI Runs/Walks To Raise Money For Local Programs
On September 14th NAMI Rockland will host a 5K annual Run / Walk for Wellness to raise money for local programs and services that promote mental health awareness and battle stigma.
Runners and Walkers will participate in the 5K starting at 9 AM. This race will be held, rain or shine. There is a $30 registration fee for both runners and walkers. Race Day registration is $35.
Sponsorship packages are available for corporations, large groups or individuals. Donors are also encouraged to underwrite the attendance of those in need.
NAMI Rockland is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one of the largest, grassroots mental health, self-help and advocacy organizations in the country. The organization educates, supports, advocates, listens and leads to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones.
NAMI members and volunteers are individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, relatives, friends and advocates working together to improve the lives of people affected by mental illness.
Support groups like HelpLine and educational workshops are a free resource for the community. Through a combined effort, the team works with schools, churches and synagogues, civic organizations and other non-profits to raise awareness.
Presentations include In Our Own Voice and Ending the Silence.
In Our Own Voice presentations change attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with mental health conditions. These free, 40-, 60- or 90-minute presentations provide a personal perspective on mental health conditions, as leaders with lived experience talk openly about what it’s like to have a mental health condition.
Ending the Silence presentations help middle and high school aged youth learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and offer advice on steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition.
Both programs are offered in-person and virtually. For more information call (845) 359-8785.
