Trauma centers are a vital part of the civilian health system, treating daily emergencies and preparing for large-scale disasters. The author, a trauma surgeon, argues that these centers are a ...

Critically injured trauma patients without insurance had a higher risk of being taken off life-saving care sooner than their insured counterparts, according to findings from a retrospective cohort ...

Many patients who died after traumatic brain injuries may have survived and recovered if their families had waited to take them off life support, a new study found. Researchers from Massachusetts ...

Schools should be ideal places for children who have faced trauma to process their experiences. Yet too often, school systems ...

Workplace trauma affects a wide range of employees—employers who prioritize flexible policies, non-judgmental communication, and mental health resources create safer, more resilient teams. When a ...

Deciding whether to withdraw life support after a severe traumatic brain injury is extremely difficult. Loved ones are faced with balancing their hopes for recovery with the desire not to prolong ...

Media contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Trauma is the most common cause of death for patients ...

The Lee Health Trauma Center has served Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties for 31 years. Our team of trauma-certified physicians, surgeons and support staff, as well as specialists ...