trauma center
noun
: a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries
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Since then, the hospital temporarily lost its Level II trauma center status, and discontinued obstetrical and neonatal services in October amid other setbacks.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Regional One Health is the only Level 1 trauma center in West Tennessee, and currently treats more than 12,000 trauma patients a year in a facility designed for 4,000, according to the hospital.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Mar. 2026
The man was able to talk to rescuers, but was flown to a trauma center by air ambulance in a critical condition, the sheriff's office said.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Rural patients, who may be far from a Level 1 trauma center, may benefit most from early interventions like the one MU is piloting.
—Meg Cunningham, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Regional One Health is the only Level 1 trauma center in West Tennessee, and currently treats more than 12,000 trauma patients a year in a facility designed for 4,000, according to the hospital.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Mar. 2026
The man was able to talk to rescuers, but was flown to a trauma center by air ambulance in a critical condition, the sheriff's office said.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Rural patients, who may be far from a Level 1 trauma center, may benefit most from early interventions like the one MU is piloting.
—Meg Cunningham, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Trauma center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trauma%20center. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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