Tampa General Hospital Earns Reverifications as a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center and a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons
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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital today announced reverifications of the TGH Wallace Trauma Center as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for both pediatric and adult care. The ACS recognizes Tampa General for its dedication to providing optimal care for adults and children, as well as its demonstrated commitment to education, research and community outreach. The Adult Trauma Center and the Pediatric Trauma Center are each reverified as stand-alone programs extending through 2026.
Key Points:
- TAMPA, Fla., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital today announced reverifications of the TGH Wallace Trauma Center as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for both pediatric and adult care.
- The Adult Trauma Center and the Pediatric Trauma Center are each reverified as stand-alone programs extending through 2026.
- The Tampa General Pediatric Trauma program, along with the TGH Children's Hospital, treats pediatric patients throughout West Central Florida who have severe or life-threatening injuries.
- Tampa General also holds reverification as a Level I Trauma Center from the Florida Department of Health as of 2019.