McLaren Health Care
Trauma Services

McLaren's Trauma Centers are verified by the American College of Surgeons or the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

ACS Verified Trauma Centers are required to:

• Maintain a well-coordinated trauma team and provide ongoing education and professional development for the staff
• Provide immediate access to diagnostic tests and equipment to allow physicians to make rapid decisions regarding appropriate care
• Conduct injury prevention workshops and offer prevention and safety information to the surrounding communities
• Maintain a trauma registry
• Continuously review procedures to improve efficiency and ensure that trauma patients receive the specialized care they need and deserve

About the ACS: The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical education and practice and to improve the care of the surgical patient. The College has more than 72,000 members and is the largest association of surgeons in the world. Longstanding achievements have placed the ACS in the forefront of American surgery and have made it an important advocate for all surgical patients.

Click here to view a list of verified trauma programs on the American College of Surgeons' website.