trauma center
noun
: a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries
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First responders transported the two to a nearby trauma center, a news release from Lawrence police said.
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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
The Brevard County Communications Department told PEOPLE that the 11 people rescued and flown by helicopter to Melbourne International Airport were transported to area trauma centers.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The individual was then taken in an ambulance to an area trauma center and treated for serious injuries, fire officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
She was also transported to a trauma center for treatment.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
The Brevard County Communications Department told PEOPLE that the 11 people rescued and flown by helicopter to Melbourne International Airport were transported to area trauma centers.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The individual was then taken in an ambulance to an area trauma center and treated for serious injuries, fire officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
She was also transported to a trauma center for treatment.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
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“Trauma center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trauma%20center. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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