“In fact, we are on a journey to become Hidalgo County’s first and only Level I Trauma Center and we appreciate the support of our community and elected officials as we seek that designation. And we are not stopping there,” said Todd Mann, CEO for McAllen Medical Center. “The Rio Grande Valley’s regional trauma system has been strengthened by the designation of our McAllen Medical Center as a Level II Trauma Center. McAllen Medical Center sees 33,000 emergency department visits each year and has a mortality rate that is lower than both the state and national average. This Trauma Level II designation, along with our “A” rating for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group, is why more people are choosing McAllen Medical Center for their healthcare needs compared to other organizations. We are proud to be designated as the first and only Level II Trauma Center in Hidalgo County demonstrating our commitment to providing the highest quality of care for all community members. The Texas Department of State Health Services Trauma Designation Rules classifies both Levels I and II Centers as Major Trauma Centers since patient care delivery requirements are the same for both. The designation by the Texas Department of State Health Services was achieved following program verification by the American College of Surgeons and required that McAllen Medical Center meet the essential criteria that demonstrate trauma care capability and institutional performance. McAllen Medical Center, part of the South Texas Health System (STHS), is the first hospital in Hidalgo County designated as a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 board-certified trauma surgeons immediately available to serve the Rio Grande Valley. This impressive accomplishment demonstrates South Texas Health System’s ongoing commitment to ensure quality care is available for patients with life-threatening injuries or illnesses in the Rio Grande Valley.
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