trauma center
noun
: a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries
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In the 6th Ward in particular, Kearney said, the lack of a nearby trauma center creates challenges when emergencies arise.
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The Olympic hosts also provide several primary and secondary hospitals, should an athlete need to visit a trauma center for critical injuries, Finoff said.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Their best includes determining where to send troopers and first responders to help the wounded and get them to the nearest trauma center.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
He was then transported to a trauma center in critical condition.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The Olympic hosts also provide several primary and secondary hospitals, should an athlete need to visit a trauma center for critical injuries, Finoff said.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Their best includes determining where to send troopers and first responders to help the wounded and get them to the nearest trauma center.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
He was then transported to a trauma center in critical condition.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Trauma center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trauma%20center. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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