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Masks are still required in healthcare settings per CDC and state health department guidelines.
PeaceHealth Southwest's Trauma Center is a Washington state verified Level II trauma center. It is one of three state-designated trauma centers in the Portland metropolitan area and is the only one in Southwest Washington. This trauma center oversees the quality of trauma care in six Southwest Washington counties and is equipped to handle any complex or severe traumas with a multi-disciplinary approach. Our team treats almost 3,000 trauma patients each year.
The team consists of 11 surgeons who are all board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care, and four physician assistants who assist the surgeon in taking care of patients in the ED, ICU, OR, and in clinic. Together, these 15 members are there when the injured patient arrives in the emergency department, round daily in the ICU and ward, arrange the discharge, and continue the care in clinic. We have two surgeons on at a time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
PeaceHealth Southwest Trauma Center is designated center equipped to handle any complexity and severity of a trauma. The center has a multi-disciplinary team consisting of:
In addition, the trauma team works closely with the following professionals:
The trauma providers also work with these clinics to provide follow-up care for those who have been hospitalized for a traumatic injury at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.
Call the trauma/ACS clinic for:
Please call a few days prior to completely running out of medication. At least 24 hour notice is required for refills. Trauma/ACS hours: Monday thru Friday 9am - 4pm.
Over the Counter Medications:
**Take your incentive spirometer home with you and use it often.
Diet:
Activity:
May I drive?
May I Work?
Drain Care:
If you were told that a chest xray is needed before appointment...
When you call for your Trauma Clinic appointment notify the staff that you have a CXR before your visit
Please arrive 30 minutes before your Trauma Clinic appointment and go to:
Diagnostic Imaging at 505 NE 87th Ave #LL50 (lower level same building)
Follow Up Appointments:
The PeaceHealth trauma and acute care surgery team strives to meet the needs of the community. Our services are accessible and responsive. We want your patients to receive the best care and get back to living life.
Trauma staff provide education and support to reduce trauma risk through programs such as:
To schedule trauma staff for a talk to your group, call 360-514-1675.