Support TGH Trauma and Aeromed
Tampa General Hospital’s Emergency Services Institute provides nationally recognized emergency care backed by the expertise of an academic health system. As Tampa Bay’s only Level I Trauma Center, TGH delivers around-the-clock care for the region’s most critically injured and complex patients. TGH was the first hospital in Florida to earn ACS verification for Emergency General Surgery, among the first in the state to achieve the FRCE certificate for resuscitation excellence, and was recognized on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2025 list.
The Institute includes Tampa General’s hospital-based and freestanding emergency departments, aeromedical and ground transport services, and specialized emergency programs that ensure rapid access to expert care. Supported by board-certified emergency physicians and specialists across all major disciplines, TGH provides comprehensive trauma, emergency surgery, surgical critical care, and rescue services, making it a trusted referral destination for advanced emergency care throughout Florida.
When you choose to make a gift to support the Trauma and Aeromed programs at TGH, your generosity allows our team to provide life-saving care to our community.
There are multiple funds available for your support, and all gifts, no matter the size will truly make an impact.
- Trauma Academic and Patient Engagement Fund: supports trauma, emergency surgery and critical care programs through education, research and patient-centered initiatives, including the annaul Trauma Survivorship Event.
- Aeromedical Transport Fund: Supports professional development opportunities for Aeromed team members and helps fund departmental needs that enhance transport operations and patient care.
- Trauma Center Family Fund: Assists trauma patients and their families by helping ease immediate financial burdens during treatment at TGH. Support may include transportation, temporary housing, utility assistance and other essential expenses.
- ER/ED Education Fund: Provides resources for staff development, continuing education and training materials for ED and Trauma Services team members.
- Trauma Education Development Fund: Supports mandatory trauma education courses, professional training and research initiatives for surgeons, nurses and other trauma care providers at Tampa General.
- “Lifesaver Laurie” – Laurie Duppenthaler Legacy of Compassion Scholarship Fund: Awards an annual scholarship in honor of Laurie to TGH team members pursuing a nursing degree and/or licensed registered nurses seeking advanced education.
- Frank Fritz Legacy Trauma/ED Nursing Scholarship Fund: Awards an annual scholarship honoring Frank to Trauma, Emergency Department, and Aeromed team members pursuing educational opportunities, professional development and career advancement.
- Trauma Injury Prevention Program Fund: enhances outreach and education efforts for trauma injury prevention, providing resources for programs and initiatives such as educational materials, event supplies, safety equipment, training tools, and hands-on learning opportunities.
