Most accident victims in Chico and Butte County would end up at the emergency room at Enloe Health Medical Center. It includes a Level II trauma center. Victims with more severe injuries could be flown to UC Davis Health near Sacramento to get care at a Level I trauma center.
The Closest Trauma Centers to Chico CA
Most accident victims in Butte County would receive care at Enloe Health Medical Center. Patients with very serious, traumatic injuries would be transferred to the trauma center at the hospital. The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has certified the trauma center as a Level II facility.
The hospital also has a helicopter pad used in the FlightCare network so victims can be flown to Sacramento or even San Francisco for more advanced care.
Enloe Health – Level II Trauma Center
1531 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
Hospital Website
530-332-7300 or 800-822-8102
Victims could also be taken to UC Davis Medical Center. It’s home to the only Level I Trauma Center north of San Francisco. A Level I Pediatric Trauma Center is based here. There’s also a burn center ready to give life-saving care to burn victims.
UC Davis Medical Center – Level I Trauma Center
4301 X St,
Sacramento, CA 95817
916-734-2011
Some victims in need of specialized care might also take the trip to the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.
When Are Patients Sent to Trauma Centers?
Patients with life-threatening injuries due to powerful impact forces often must be treated at California trauma centers. These centers are equipped with the most advanced medical equipment and tools to help the most severely injured.
Northwestern Medicine reports that traumatic injuries are of sudden onset. They can result from blunt force, a penetration of the skin, or a burn.
Trauma Centers are staffed with many specialized surgeons available 24 hours a day. The doctors at the ready can include board-certified emergency surgeons such as cardiologists, orthopaedic surgeons, and neurosurgeons. Specialized nurses are also part of the protection for patients.
What Are the Levels of California Trauma Centers?
Trauma Centers are certified by Local Emergency Medical Services Agencies (LEMSA) or by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
They are categorized into levels I, II, III, and IV, with Level I being the highest designation. There are also designations for pediatric trauma centers designed to deliver life-saving care to child victims.
Contact a Chico Traumatic Injury Attorney
If you or a family member suffers a serious or even life-threatening injury in an accident in or around Chico, schedule a free consultation with a Chico Personal Injury Lawyer.
There’s no obligation, but if you decide that Maison Law can help you and your family earn more in support, you won’t need any money to hire us. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement you are awarded.
