Key strategic considerations for hospitals considering a new trauma program.

Trauma survivor story from Garrett Ebling, injured in the 35W Bridge Collapse in Minneapolis on August 1, 2007.

Trauma registries have evolved significantly over the last several decades and are now a critical part of a trauma program operations.

Trauma centers are expensive and difficult to maintain. There are several factors that make them unfeasible or unsustainable.

There are several key issues that must considered when evaluating feasibility of a new trauma center.

The tragedies in Waco, Oklahoma City, Columbine, and Boston have had profound impacts on trauma care.

What are trauma readiness costs and why are they so critical to hospital finances?

The perspective of a former TMD who is now CMO for an organ procurement organization.

Cook County Hospital was the first trauma center in the US. It opened 60 years ago!

Who is involved in trauma care? Almost everyone in the hospital!

The basics of trauma care and the difference between an emergency room and a trauma center.

Cy the mascot from Iowa State University learns to stop the bleed.