Trauma & Burn Services – Yale New Haven Health
Trauma & Burn Center • Bridgeport, CT • Since 1996
About
Summary: - Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital offers Trauma and related emergency services as part of the Yale New Haven Health System. The Bridgeport campus is highlighted as a clinical training site and participates in broader system initiatives focused on trauma awareness, emergency care excellence, and patient safety. - The system emphasizes a wide range of trauma-related roles and programs across its facilities, including RN positions and specialized clinical leadership, as part of ongoing staffing and development efforts. - Recent system-wide updates show active engagement in trauma awareness, EMS collaboration, and recognition of emergency care teams, underscoring Bridgeport’s role in Yale New Haven Health’s trauma and acute care footprint. If you’re looking for specifics, I can pull exact programs, services, or job opportunities related to Trauma & Burn at Bridgeport Hospital within Yale New Haven Health.
Clinic Type
Trauma & Burn Center
Address
789 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519, US
Phone
+8606503848
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Momentary Labs (CMS HCAHPS data): 3 out of 5 stars (overall hospital rating) (806 patients (based on CMS HCAHPS data))
- Rehab.com: 2.7 out of 5 stars (445 reviews)
Patients praise
- The Connecticut Burn Center is the only verified burn center in the state and highly specialized
- Some positive individual experiences with Labor and Delivery and specific surgical departments
- Highly trained surgical teams supported by a wide range of specialized care disciplines, including therapists and social workers
Common complaints
- Long wait times in the emergency department
- Perceived lack of care, responsiveness, and communication from nursing and medical staff
- Concerns regarding management, staffing, and "tele-ICU" protocols leading to alleged substandard care in critical situations
- Issues with facility noise and cleanliness in general patient care areas
"After hours waiting to be seen it took for me to ask at 12:30 when will she be seen... By far the biggest waste of time and inconsideration for my daughter’s well being."
— Rehab.com user review"The Labor and Delivery team was great in taking care of my daughter's mother... I however was very disappointed by the overnight staff in the Mother's Care ward."
— uscompanies.net user review"To this day, the doctor told me she didn't do anything and that I did it and I fixed myself. It's mind over body. She was amazing."
— Courant article, quoting a former burn center patientSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Connecticut Burn Center and Fire Safe CT raise awareness on preventing injuries | fox61.com — Oct 10, 2025
- Opinion: CT has one burn center. It deserves more state support — Mar 16, 2026
- CT Burn Center Treats 1,200+ Patients Annually, Eases Severe Pain – Connecticut Visitor Guide — Feb 3, 2026
- Bridgeport Hospital Recognized With 2 Beacon Awards For Excellence | Bridgeport, CT Patch — Jan 15, 2026
- In Ukraine, Yale-trained doctors treat complex combat injuries — Nov 7, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More trauma & burn center clinics in Bridgeport
The Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital is the only burn center in Connecticut and serves patients from across the state and neighboring regions. It operates as part of Bridgeport Hospital (a private, nonprofit acute care hospital in Bridgeport, CT) and provides specialized care for burn injuries within the Connecticut Burn Center, alongside Bridgeport Hospital’s broader services (emergency, urgent care, oncology, cardiac, surgery, geriatrics, and more). Bridgeport Hospital is headquartered in Bridgeport, CT, founded in 1878, with about 887 staff and $1.9B annual revenue.
Summary: - Yale New Haven Children's Hospital (YNHCH) operates within Yale New Haven Hospital and covers pediatric trauma and related burn care across its system. The hospital’s trauma services are part of a broader Level I trauma center network affiliated with YNHH, offering comprehensive pediatric emergency and critical care. - For burn-specific care, YNHCH provides pediatric burn care within its trauma and subspecialty services, leveraging the hospital’s pediatric surgery, critical care, and rehabilitation teams. - Bridgeport references: The query mentions Bridgeport, which is part of the Yale New Haven Health system network (Bridgeport Hospital) that collaborates with YNHCH for pediatric and trauma referrals and transfers when appropriate. If you’re seeking specific details (e.g., how to access pediatric trauma/ burn services at Bridgeport, transfer guidelines, or contact information), I can pull those precise points.
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