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Bruce and Judi Goodman Make Transformational Gift to Name Emergency Trauma Center at Jefferson Abington Hospital

Gift launches campaign to modernize and expand the hospital’s Level II trauma center

This image shows a rendering of the upcoming improvements to the newly named Goodman Emergency Trauma Center at Jefferson Abington Hospital.

ABINGTON, Pa. (February 3, 2026) - Jefferson Health is proud to announce a transformative gift from longtime philanthropists Bruce and Judi Goodman to name the Goodman Emergency Trauma Center at Jefferson Abington Hospital. The gift will serve as the cornerstone of a fundraising campaign to modernize and expand the hospital’s emergency department, enhancing capacity, patient flow and the experience for tens of thousands of patients each year.

One of only two Level II trauma centers in Montgomery County, the Goodman Emergency Trauma Center will serve as the hospital’s “front door,” caring for more than 80,000 patients annually. Nearly 75% of all patients treated at the hospital first enter through the emergency department, often during moments of fear, uncertainty and crisis. As a flagship site within Jefferson Health’s North Region and a leading provider of tertiary and quaternary care, Jefferson Abington Hospital continues to evolve to meet the needs of a growing and increasingly complex patient population.

“This extraordinary gift from Bruce and Judi Goodman reflects a deep commitment to Jefferson and the Abington community,” said Joseph G. Cacchione, MD, CEO of Jefferson. “The Goodman Emergency Trauma Center will allow us to deliver faster, more personalized and more compassionate care.”

This image shows philanthropists Bruce and Judi Goodman. Bruce and Judi Goodman

The redesigned trauma center will feature calming aesthetics, state-of-the-art triage and treatment areas, modern patient amenities and spaces designed for the high-pressure environment of emergency medicine, creating a streamlined and patient-focused experience.

“These improvements are about more than bricks and mortar — they are about dignity, comfort and trust at a critical point in care,” said Baligh R. Yehia, MD, President of Jefferson Health. “By increasing capacity and leveraging new technologies, we will improve access, admission and treatment times, and the overall experience.”

Planned enhancements will expand the hospital’s trauma capacity by 25%, increasing capacity from more than 80,000 to more than 100,000. The project will reallocate 10,000 additional square feet to expand treatment capacity from 80 to 116 spaces, while reconfiguring more than 24,000 square feet of existing clinical space to create a more patient-centered experience.

This expansion builds on Jefferson Abington Hospital’s recent efforts to shorten waits, improve the flow of care, and make every patient’s experience faster, calmer and more supportive from the moment they arrive.

For Bruce Goodman, a commercial real estate developer and longtime member of Abington’s Board of Trustees, the gift is deeply personal. A lifelong Montgomery County resident, he and his family have relied on the hospital for four generations.

“Abington has been there for our family’s most critical moments,” said Goodman. “We are honored to help ensure that every family in our community has access to exceptional care in a space that fosters healing.”

Beyond his personal generosity, Goodman has played a leadership role in several major philanthropic efforts, including chairing the hospital’s Centennial and Reimagine Cancer Care campaigns. The Goodmans also recently made a gift to name the Goodman Atrium at Jefferson’s Honickman Center in Philadelphia.

“Patients will be at the forefront of every decision as we move to the design and construction stages,” said Brian Sweeney, Regional President of Jefferson Health – North Region. “Thanks to the dedication of our teams, we have made meaningful advances in emergency department performance in recent years. The Goodman Emergency Trauma Center allows us to build on that momentum, expand access and set a new standard for emergency medicine in the region.”

“This campaign is about ensuring that our community has access to exceptional emergency care today for generations to come,” Goodman said. “We’re proud to be part of that future.”

This is Jefferson Health’s third planned Emergency Department renovation. In 2025, Jefferson announced a multi-year improvement project with plans to upgrade and expand the emergency department at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.  These enhancements aim to elevate the patient experience and provide a state-of-the-art environment for patients, visitors, and caregivers.