Trauma Center

Whether it’s a car crash or a sudden fall, traumatic injuries can happen in a split second. Timely, specialized care can make the difference between life and death.

Stormont Vail Health’s Level II Trauma Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons, is equipped to provide treatment to patients with all types and levels of injuries.

Trauma Prevention Classes

Tai Chi Fall Prevention

Educational Videos

Conditions We Treat

Gunshot wounds
Traumatic brain injuries
Serious falls
Stab wounds
Injuries from serious vehicle crashes
Fractures
Facial trauma
Traumatic brain injuries
Severe cuts or amputations
Spinal cord injuries
Spinal fractures
Skull fractures
Cuts and puncture wounds

What Does Level II Mean?

Trauma categories vary from state to state. The different levels (ie. Level I, II, III, IV or V) refer to the kinds of resources available at a trauma center, as well as the number of patients treated annually. As a Level II trauma center, Stormont Vail must provide:

Immediate Care

24-hour immediate coverage by general surgeons, as well as coverage by specialists in: orthopedic surgery, including specialists for pelvic, hand, foot and ankle injuries and limb salvage; neurosurgery; anesthesiology; emergency medicine; interventional radiology; cardiothoracic surgery; ophthalmology; ear, nose and throat surgery; plastic surgery; urology; and critical care.

Education & Prevention

We offer resources and workshops designed for different ages to educate the community about trauma prevention — especially for common causes of injuries, such as fall and motor vehicle crashes.

Multiple Specialists

Level II trauma centers must have a spectrum of medical specialists including cardiology, internal medicine, gastroenterology, infectious disease, pulmonary medicine, and nephrology.

How is the Trauma Center and Emergency Department Different?

Our Emergency Department offers care for conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, stomach pain, sprains, and strains. Our Trauma Center team cares for patients with injuries that are immediately life-threatening or very serious.

However, the Trauma team and Emergency Department team work closely to care for severely injured patients, which doesn't stop at initial treatment.

If you’re admitted to the hospital, we provide additional care with our inpatient trauma team, which will:

Monitor your physical condition
When you are released, we will send follow-up information to your primary care physician to keep them updated on your injury, treatment, and your condition when you left the hospital
Assess your needs for recovery
Work with your family to make sure you have the care you need after going home

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