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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — HSHS St. John’s Regional Trauma Center is celebrating a significant milestone of 10 years as a Level I Trauma Center in January 2025. This designation in 2015 by the Illinois Department of Public Health represents St. John’s commitment to providing the Springfield and Central Illinois region with comprehensive emergency care, life-saving medical expertise and compassionate patient care.
“Over the past decade, St. John’s Regional Trauma Center has not only treated injuries, but also provided life-changing care,” said Allison Paul, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer of HSHS Central Illinois Market. “At a moment’s notice, our talented team delivers the highest level of care, offering patients a second chance at life. The 10 years as a Level 1 Trauma Center is a direct reflection of their unwavering dedication and exceptional skill.”
St. John’s Regional Trauma Center is well equipped with advanced diagnostic equipment and treatment capabilities to provide the highest level of care. The trauma center is staffed with highly trained professionals, including on-site trauma surgeons, board-certified emergency medicine physicians, registered nurses and other specially trained staff ready to treat anyone seeking emergency care. The team at St. John’s provides real-time medical oversight and direction to paramedics when they’re in the field treating patients and can activate trauma-specific processes before a patient arrives.
A Level I Trauma Center provides 24/7 in-house trauma surgeons and prompt availability of care in specialties such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology, internal medicine, plastic surgery, oral and maxillofacial, pediatric and critical care. A Level I Trauma Center is equipped to provide total care for every aspect of an injury – from prevention through rehabilitation.
HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital, Springfield’s only children’s hospital, is additionally certified as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. St. John’s is prepared to provide the highest level of care for patients of all ages at a moment’s notice.
As an example of how life can change in an instant, in November 2021, Chris Smith suffered a traumatic head injury at his home but was found and rushed to St. John’s Hospital, where he received life-saving care in the ICU. Chris’ care demonstrates the life-changing work performed daily by the St. John’s Regional Trauma Center team. To learn more about Chris’ story, click here
