SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — HSHS St. John's Regional Trauma Center hit a big milestone this month.
Hospital Sisters Health System is celebrating the decade since St. John's was designated as a Level I Trauma Center in January of 2015.
“Over the past decade, St. John’s Regional Trauma Center has not only treated injuries, but also provided life-changing care,” said Allison Paul, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer of HSHS Central Illinois Market. “At a moment’s notice, our talented team delivers the highest level of care, offering patients a second chance at life. The 10 years as a Level 1 Trauma Center is a direct reflection of their unwavering dedication and exceptional skill.”
A Level I Trauma Center provides 24/7 in-house trauma surgeons and prompt availability of care in specialties such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology, internal medicine, plastic surgery, oral and maxillofacial, pediatric and critical care.
HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital, Springfield’s only children’s hospital, is additionally certified as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
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