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The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center is regarded as one of the international standard-setters for the care of injury. It's a multidisciplinary clinical, educational and research institution dedicated to both the prevention and management of severe injury and its consequences.
Our staff saves lives every day, and we advance the state-of-the-art in both injury prevention and treatment. To learn more about the Shock Trauma Center and our news-making advances, select from and click on the links below.
Dr. Thomas Scalea to Speak at Brain Injury Public Forum on March 3
February 2, 2012
Shock Trauma Featured, Part 2: Director Sees Room for Growth in Trauma Training Program
February 2, 2012
Shock Trauma Featured: Baltimore Hospital Provides Pre-Deployment Trauma Training
February 1, 2012
UMMC the recipient of several awards from Living Legacy Foundation
December 8, 2011
Charles "McC." Mathias, Jr., National Study Center for Trauma and EMS
25 Years of Research: Innovations in Injury Prevention
November 21, 2011
Shock Trauma Physician-in-Chief Thomas Scalea Returns from Afghanistan Trip to Enhance Preparation of USAF Medics
November 2, 2011
Motorist Injured in Collision Appreciates Assistance and Support of UM Shock Trauma Center
October 24, 2011
Shock Trauma profiled in WBFF-TV Fox 45 Cover Story
October 5, 2011
Nurse Awarded Bronze Star for Courage Under Fire in Afghanistan
September 17, 2011
Three Trauma Survivors from Maryland Shock Trauma Talk About Their Injuries, Their Recoveries, and the Value of the Trauma Survivors Network in Their Lives
September 10, 2011
State Police Aviation and Natural Resources Police Join up to Enforce Boating Safety
September 1, 2011
Maryland State Police Aviation Command Response to Hurricane Irene
September 1, 2011
Information on the Baltimore Grand Prix
September 2-5, 2011
Maryland Highway Safety Office - Maryland Annual Driving Survey
July 13, 2011
New Shock Trauma Ad Campaign Focuses on Life-Saving Mission
June 10, 2011
Shock Trauma "Tops Off" New Critical Care Tower
June 1, 2011
More Coverage of Shock Trauma's "Get the Message" Video on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
June 2, 2011
Shock Trauma Unveils "Get the Message" Video on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
June 1, 2011
MADD, Shock Trauma Team Up to Help Parents Talk to Their Teens About Drinking and Driving
April 21, 2011
MADD Encourages Parents to Talk with Teens About Alcohol
April 21, 2011
Shock Trauma Gala Brings Patients, 'Miracle Workers' Face-To-Face
April 16, 2011
Public Service Campaign Targets Teen Driving During Prom & Graduation Season
April 6, 2011
Shock Trauma and The Charmer Sunbelt Group Raise Awareness of Underage Drinking
April 5, 2011
Shock Trauma Physician David Gens Talks About Treating Former President Ronald Reagan on the 30th Anniversary of His Shooting
March 27, 2011
No Texting While Driving: A PSA with Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist Dr. Andrew Pollak
March 4, 2011
Audio Podcast: 3D Project Safe Driving Video Content Winners Announced
March 4, 2011
Audio Podcast: Shock Trauma Expert Provides Tips for Seniors Who Experience Trauma
March 4, 2011
Walk Like MADD® with the Shock Trauma Center to Support Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
March 4, 2011
PSA Made by Teens Highlights Aftermath of Distracted Driving Crashes, on WBAL-TV
March 3, 2011
Shock Trauma Violence Intervention Program Featured in The New York Times
January 13, 2011
Shock Trauma Annual Conference to Focus on "Doing More with Less in Austere Environments"
January 5, 2011