High Point Regional Receives Trauma Designation

2/14/2006

High Point Regional Health System became a trauma center on Monday, with designation granted by the N.C. Office of Emergency Medical Services.

As a Level III trauma center, High Point Regional provides initial assessment, resuscitation and stabilization for all types of trauma patients. Surgeons are available within 30 minutes of notification for a procedure.

The hospital is part of a state-wide focused effort that now includes twelve trauma centers, with dedicated resources and specially trained staff.

High Point Regional meets the statewide standards to enhance recovery and patient care.