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FORT WAYNE – Parkview Regional Medical Center (PRMC) is marking its 25th year of being verified as a Level II trauma center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
This month, the Adult Trauma Center and Pediatric Trauma Center, both located at PRMC, were reverified by the ACS. Parkview operates one of 21 adult trauma centers and one of only five verified pediatric trauma centers in Indiana.
"When a person suffers a serious injury, whether it's from a car accident, a firearm, fire or chemical burns or any other major trauma, a fast response time and effective care from first responders to emergency physicians is critical," said Dr. Michael Yurkanin, chief physician executive, PRMC & Affiliates. "For 25 years now, Parkview has continually proven its readiness and effectiveness in not only treating trauma injuries, but in educating and supporting regional partners to assist patients before they even arrive at our hospital."
"Parkview Regional Medical Center maintaining trauma center verification demonstrates our continued commitment to our community that we have the physicians, nurses, specialty equipment and resources available to provide the care our patients need when experiencing a traumatic and potentially life-changing injury," said Jessica Murphy, vice president of surgical services, Parkview Health. "The American College of Surgeons' trauma center standards provide us with the framework to measure our effectiveness in providing trauma care and trauma injury prevention education."
