Trauma Fund
As the only
Level III Trauma Center in the area, Lake Charles Memorial Health System leads the way in trauma
care and emergency medicine in southwest Louisiana. The Trauma Fund supports
the health system’s Level III Trauma Center that provides critical
care services to residents of southwest Louisiana.
In addition to emergency medicine initiatives, The Trauma Center Outreach
Program includes prevention awareness and outreach programs to the community.
Programs include the annual
Trauma Symposium for medical professionals, the Sudden Impact Initiative (a 360-degree
driver safety program for high school students) that includes anon-campus mock crash, a tour of the LCMHS Emergency Dept and Trauma Center, and a mock trial
experience), Stop the Bleed Classes (a life-saving technique: how to apply
a tourniquet and pack a wound) and a
National Board-Certified Trauma Nursing Prep Course.
To discuss further how you can be a part of leading trauma and emergency
medicine care in our community,
contact us.