Long Island Community Hospital Designated Provisional Level II Adult Trauma Center

EAST PATCHOGUE, NY — Long Island Community Hospital has been designated a Provisional Level II Adult Trauma Center by the State's Department of Health, allowing for the treatment of all adult trauma patients, regardless of the severity, hospital officials said.

The term 'provisional' indicates the hospital is awaiting verification by the American College of Surgeons, which is expected next year. The designation marks a historic milestone as the hospital expands its acute care services to address "the greater needs of the hospital and surrounding communities across all of Suffolk," according to officials.

With the designation and comprehensive resources, the hospital can now help patients with traumatic injuries on eastern Long Island receive the care they need more quickly and "with a better chance of survival," officials said.

The hospital's trauma program is headed up by Regional Director of Trauma for NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island, Dr. Jerry A. Rubano, who leads surgeons and anesthesiologists that provide immediate care and are supported by a team of leading specialists, including orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, radiologists, interventional radiologists, urologists, thoracic surgeons, and advanced practice providers.

Rubano said, "Achieving the designation as a Level II trauma center is a testament to our unwavering commitment to expanding our services and providing the highest-quality care for the most severely injured patients in the community."

“Our local EMS partners no longer need to drive further to address critical patients in need," he said. "These patients can now receive the comprehensive care they require in a shorter amount of time, which has a tremendous impact on outcomes.”