trauma center
noun
: a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries
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One of the victims was flown to a trauma center, and two others were taken to hospitals via ambulance, Battalion Chief Jeremy Brandt said.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The county took over operations and reopened the trauma center in April.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Four helicopters airlifted Ragland's adult passenger and three children who were in the vehicle to trauma centers in Birmingham, Alabama, more than 80 miles away, county officials said.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Earl Palmer, 54, and Cindy Palmer, 53, were airlifted to a trauma center in Billings, Montana, where both are in critical condition, according to a family friend; 11-year-old Aeron Palmer was transported to Sheridan Memorial Hospital by ambulance with minor injuries.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The county took over operations and reopened the trauma center in April.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Four helicopters airlifted Ragland's adult passenger and three children who were in the vehicle to trauma centers in Birmingham, Alabama, more than 80 miles away, county officials said.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Earl Palmer, 54, and Cindy Palmer, 53, were airlifted to a trauma center in Billings, Montana, where both are in critical condition, according to a family friend; 11-year-old Aeron Palmer was transported to Sheridan Memorial Hospital by ambulance with minor injuries.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Trauma center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trauma%20center. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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