The trauma center is located at the new Sanford Medical Center Fargo emergency department and may be reached at (701) 417-2000. “It is a testament to the dedication we have for the people of this region and providing them with the highest level of care.” “This accomplishment would not have been possible without an incredible team effort,” said Steven Briggs, M.D., Sanford Fargo trauma medical director. Sanford Fargo provides level I trauma care for a broad region of the upper Midwest including North Dakota, parts of Minnesota, South Dakota and Montana. It’s a huge step forward in keeping families close to home.” “Patients can stay in their hometown hospitals until they need care that’s not available locally, and when that happens they can come to Fargo versus Minneapolis or Denver. We invested millions of dollars by adding medical specialties not previously offered in this area, built a new emergency center to best serve injured patients and put an emphasis on research and technology,” said Nate White, Sanford Fargo president.
#TRAUMA CENTER LEVELS GRAPHIC VERIFICATION#
“This verification has been years in the making as we aimed to offer the next phase of care for our region. Historically, it has been the region’s busiest emergency center. In 2017, the trauma center admitted more than 1,500 patients that met the established criteria.
#TRAUMA CENTER LEVELS GRAPHIC FULL#
It has a full range of specialists and equipment available 24 hours a day and must admit at least 1,200 trauma patients a year.
It acknowledges that the trauma center is capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury –- from prevention through rehabilitation.Ī level I trauma center provides the highest level of surgical care to trauma patients. This achievement makes Fargo, North Dakota, the only city with a Level I Adult Trauma Center between Minneapolis, Seattle, Denver and Omaha, Nebraska. Level I is the highest level of trauma care and recognizes Sanford Health’s dedication to raising its level of services for injured patients. This verification is awarded by the American College of Surgeons. –- Sanford Medical Center Fargo has cleared the final hurdle to be verified a Level I Adult Trauma Center.
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