The Nation's First and Only Integrated Trauma Hospital

Dr. R Adams Cowley is considered the pioneer of trauma care and gave the world the concept of the Golden Hour.

The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center is dedicated to treating the critically sick and severely injured and employing groundbreaking research and innovative medical procedures with one goal in mind -- saving lives.

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Shock Trauma News

• Celebrating the 46th Anniversary of the First MD State Police Medevac Mission 03.18.16
• Shock Trauma Model for Critically Ill Patients Cuts Transfer Time in Half, Expediting Access to Lifesaving Diagnostics and Specialty Care When Minutes Count 02.23.16
• Multi-Campus University of Maryland Effort Connects Shock Trauma, College Park, and University of Maryland, Baltimore to Advance Surgical Care and Training 02.05.16
• R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland Showcased in Discovery Life Series Shock Trauma: Edge of Life 12.28.15
• University of Maryland Medical Center Awarded LEED Certification for Shock Trauma Critical Care Tower 10.13.15

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Information for Friends and Family

Have a friend or family member being treated at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center? This section has everything you need to know before you head over.

• Parking
• Phone numbers
• Directions
• Visiting hours
• Hotels
• Flowers/cards

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Now Accepting Submissions for the 2016 Art Against Violence Gallery Show

To submit, please call Erin Walton at 410-328-6078 or email [email protected]. 

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Transferring Patients

To transfer a patient please call 410-328-1234. Your call will be answered by our Critical Care Transfer Coordinators at Maryland ExpressCare. This number is for referring physicians only.

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Trauma Survivors Network

Trauma Survivor? Find the resources and support you may need during the recovery of a traumatic injury. We are here to help.

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