Georgia is now home to another Level 1 trauma hospital after Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville has secured the highest designation.
The almost 600-bed hospital applied to become a Level 1 facility a few months ago. It’s been operating as a Level II since 2013, offering a range of emergency services, a cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, and a Neonatal ICU.
Now, as a Level 1 trauma center, Gainesville’s Northeast Georgia Medical Center is required to meet specific requirements.
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