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Published on May 31, 2024
Last updated 12:12 PM May 31, 2024
MARIETTA, Ga. (May 31, 2024) – Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Level I Trauma Center verification from the American College of Surgeons and designation from the Georgia Department of Public Health State Office of EMS and Trauma. The ACS verification is the gold standard for trauma centers nationwide.
Each hospital verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level I Trauma Center must demonstrate that it provides the highest level of trauma care. The evaluated criteria range from prevention through rehabilitation across the broadest spectrum of injuries, as well as academic research that helps improve trauma outcomes.
“Wellstar strives to provide compassionate, world-class care to every person, every time. The designation of Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center as a Level I Trauma Center further strengthens the network of quality trauma care that exists across Metro Atlanta and Georgia,” said Candice L. Saunders, President and CEO of Wellstar Health System.
Level I verification requires consistently delivering a high level of clinical expertise for a wide range of severe injuries at all times, and further improves patient outcomes through trauma research and education.
- 24/7 availability of specialized trauma care
- Comprehensive services and resources to handle the most complex trauma cases
- A multidisciplinary team approach involving surgeons, specialists, nurses, and support staff
- Advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities
- Ongoing trauma research and education initiatives to continuously improve patient outcomes
The Wellstar Trauma Network is the largest integrated trauma network in the State of Georgia with two Level I trauma centers (Wellstar Kennestone and Wellstar MCG Health Medical Centers), one Level II (Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center), one Level III (Wellstar Cobb Medical Center), and three Level IV (Wellstar West Georgia, Wellstar Paulding and Wellstar Spalding Medical Centers), along with a Pediatric Level II Trauma Center (Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center) in Augusta.
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12 to 2 PM
1700 Hospital South Drive, Austell
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To RSVP, contact Ashley Dapremont at [emailprotected]or (470) 732-4523.
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June 1
11 AM to 2 PM
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11 AM to 2 PM
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