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Sameth Emergency Department

The Sameth Emergency Department at Morristown Medical Center, a designated Level I Regional Trauma Center, provides urgent, life-saving care, as well as state-of-the-art evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for the most critical patient cases.

Awards & Accolades

  • Level I Regional Trauma Center

    – American College of Surgeons

  • Level II Trauma Center

    – State of New Jersey

Emergencies can happen at any time and can come in many forms. When patients turn to us for help, we know that every second counts and that a quick, accurate response makes all the difference. With your support, we have built a first-rate emergency care team that approaches high-risk situations with the confidence and exceptional tools that our patients rely on.

Dan Wiener, MD

Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine
Sameth Emergency Department, Morristown Medical Center

Featured Campaign

Campaign for Building Excellence in Emergency Care

$13,000,000

raised toward $12,500,000 goal

Thank you to our donors, including:

  • Mr. and Mrs. Guy Apicella
  • Louise T. Barbieri, MD
  • Noreen and William Beaman
  • Boye Foundation
  • The D’Aloia Family Foundation
  • Margaret A. Darrin Charitable Trust
  • DeLuca Family Foundation
  • John and Sheridan Greeniaus
  • The Head Family Charitable Foundation
  • The Healthcare Foundation of NJ
  • Michele and David Hedley
  • Ann K. Kirby Foundation
  • The F. M. Kirby Foundation, Inc.
  • Donald and Frances MacMaster
  • The Maoli Family
  • Paula and Bill Marino
  • The MCJ Amelior Foundation
  • MetLife Foundation
  • New York Jets Foundation
  • Priti and Chirag Patel
  • Richard and Poppy Segal
  • Spohler Foundation
  • Mr. and Mrs. Allan W. Staats
  • Paul and Kelly Sturman
  • Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Walsh Jr.
  • Zotec Foundation
  • And many others

Celebrating Donor Impact on Emergency Care Expansion and Modernization

Thanks to the generosity of our community, more than $13 million was donated in just two years to grow our state-of-the-art facilities at the Sameth Emergency Department at Morristown Medical Center and Gagnon Children’s Emergency Department at Goryeb Children’s Hospital.

The new Gagnon Children’s Emergency Department opened in 2023 and in 2024, the new Adult Behavioral Health Treatment Zone opened, ensuring that patients facing mental health challenges have the space and services for excellent outcomes. A new Adult General Treatment Zone is also operational, providing specialized care for patients with varying acuity levels. The final phase of construction includes an additional Adult Treatment Zone, the modernization of the Emergency Intake/Low-Acuity Area and modifications to the High-Acuity Zone, enhancing our capacity to address critical medical needs while focusing on patients’ well-being and comfort.

William Marino

Chair, Campaign for Building Excellence in Emergency Care

Bill Marino, chair of the Campaign for Building Excellence in Emergency Care, provided extraordinary leadership throughout this vital project.

watch: the campaign honor roll

Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Golf Classic

More than $363,600 was raised during the Fourth Annual Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Golf Classic on October 21, 2024, at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, NJ. More than 110 golfers participated in the annual event. Proceeds from the outing benefit the Campaign for Building Excellence in Emergency Care to expand and modernize the Sameth Emergency Department.

The Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Golf Classic was sponsored in part by the New York Jets Foundation, Atlantic Health System, Paula and Bill Marino, Open Road Auto Group and Zotec Partners. The campaign’s chair, Bill Marino, also served as member sponsor for the outing for the fourth year. We thank all our sponsors, players and donors for their generosity.

Left to right: Ray Fochesto, Trish O’ Keefe, PhD, RN, president, Morristown Medical Center, senior vice president and chief nurse executive, Atlantic Health System, Michelle Jewell, and Will Murphy
Equipment Highlights

  • Specialized Support Room in the Emergency Department

    Donor funding is supporting the renovation of a specialized support room that will provide a quiet, private treatment area to assist with the medical and emotional needs of patients experiencing pregnancy loss or complications, or victims of a physical or sexual assault. Improvements include new flooring, wallcovering, guest seating, and equipment that the sexual assault nurse examiner or attending physician will use. New supplies and updated furnishings will create an environment of safety, comfort and confidentiality conducive to a positive healing experience.

fund highlights

  • Generous donations facilitated critical equipment purchases for the Sameth Emergency Department, including a Stryker LIFEPAK 15 V4+ monitor/defibrillator, 20 Butterfly iQ3™ ultrasound devices, 32 QinFlow fluid warmers, Mindray TE X Ultrasound Systems and 30 Privatel TVs. This equipment elevates patient quality of care and comfort.

  • The new Gagnon Children’s Emergency Department features a separate entrance for pediatric patients and an expanded behavioral health unit.

    There is now a dedicated ambulance entrance for pediatric patients, as well as a separate pediatric exterior vestibule and walk-in entrance. The Pediatric Day Hospital and Sleep Center have been relocated to new, modern space on the second floor of Goryeb Children’s Hospital. These updates are ensuring that pediatric patients receive the specialized care and attention critical to the positive outcomes Morristown Medical Center patients expect.