Trauma & Burn Services – Yale New Haven Health
Trauma & Burn • New Haven, CT • Since 1996
About
Trauma & Burn Services at Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) provides specialized acute care for severe injuries and burn injuries through Yale New Haven Hospital and affiliated centers in the system. YNHHS emphasizes trauma prevention, rapid response, and high‑level care across its Center for Injury and Prevention and related trauma services. The system highlights awareness initiatives (e.g., National Trauma Awareness Month) and ongoing structural improvements, such as updates to pediatric psychiatric inpatient services, to support comprehensive trauma and burn care across Connecticut and affiliated regions. If you’re seeking specific services (trauma surgery, burn treatment, or specialty rehabilitation) or locations within New Haven, Yale New Haven Hospital and its network within YNHHS are the primary points of contact.
Clinic Type
Trauma & Burn
Address
789 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519, US
Phone
+8606503848
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Opening Hours
Around the clock / 24 hours
Emergency Care
Trauma and burn emergency services; ground transportation and SkyHealth helicopter; Level 1 Trauma Center at Yale New Haven Hospital; Bridgeport Hospital Burn Center
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What trauma services are available?
Comprehensive trauma and burn services with 24/7 availability and regional transport and Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital; Yale New Haven Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center.
Which hospitals are designated trauma centers?
Yale New Haven Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center); Bridgeport Hospital (regional trauma center and home of the Connecticut Burn Center).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Hospital Cost Compare (Patient Satisfaction Survey): 69% of patients reported their pain was 'Always' well-controlled (Sample size 300+ in survey data)
- Healthgrades: 64% of patients gave a rating of 9 or 10 (Aggregated provider and hospital data)
- CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services): Five-Star Overall Rating
Patients praise
- High patient recommendation rates in standardized surveys (e.g., 80% would definitely recommend)
- Specific praise for knowledgeable, kind, and attentive medical staff in certain encounters
- Positive feedback on the specialized care provided at the Connecticut Burn Center, including physical and mental support
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding long emergency room wait times and perceived lack of urgency for certain conditions
- Complaints about communication, including dismissive behavior from front-desk or nursing staff
- Anecdotal reports of poor outcomes or dissatisfaction with specific clinical care experiences
- Concerns about facility cleanliness and quality of care in certain departments
"The level of care was top notch from my entire time there."
— Former patient of the Connecticut Burn Center, via Hartford Courant"Visited here for my partners severe lower back pain. Appropriate wait time and the doctor was kind and knowledgeable. Thanks Yale!"
— MedicalRecords.com reviewer"The facility is filthy and called a factory. They harm people and seem money-driven."
— PissedConsumer reviewerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Achieves Level III Trauma Center Verification | Yale School of Medicine — Jan 9, 2026
- 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
- Yale Expertise in Pain, Trauma Techniques Help Ukrainian MDs During Month-Long Training | Psychiatric Times — Feb 25, 2026
- Winter Illnesses and When to Seek Emergency Care – Guidance from Yale New Haven Health Provides Guidance | Greenwich Free Press — Dec 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More trauma & burn clinics in New Haven
The Connecticut Burn Center is housed within Bridgeport Hospital (Bridgeport, CT), the state’s only dedicated burn center. It serves burn patients from across Connecticut and neighboring states, operating as part of Bridgeport Hospital & Burn Center. The hospital is a private, nonprofit acute care facility founded in 1878, with emergency, urgent care, oncology, cardiac, and other services, and a campus in Bridgeport, CT.
Summary: - Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) is a top-tier academic medical system recognized by U.S. News & World Report, with a Level I trauma center and comprehensive transplant, heart, and stroke services. - The system includes Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, which houses pediatric specialties and is known for strong pediatric care. - Child/adolescent services include a dedicated pediatric inpatient unit within the Children’s Hospital; the hospital emphasizes trauma care, emergency services, and pediatrics. - Notable affiliated entities: Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center (NCI-designated), and a Magnet designation for nursing excellence. - For trauma and burn-specific care: YNHH operates a Level I trauma center with pediatric capabilities through the Children’s Hospital, and provides specialized burn/trauma-related pediatric care within the broader Yale New Haven Health network.
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