Trauma Services

In the Dayton region, Premier Health provides the most experienced emergency and trauma care and treats more trauma patients than any other hospital system.

What sets us apart:

  • More than 325,000 emergency department visits a year
  • Since 1983, Careflight Air and Mobile Services have transported more than 70,000 patients
  • Four of the fastest medical helicopters in the region
  • Five mobile intensive care units
  • One of six adult burn centers in Ohio
  • More than 100 military surgeons deployed worldwide trained with Miami Valley Hospital’s trauma program
  • In-depth trauma research, education and injury prevention programs, 24/7 blood bank operation and designated trauma and operating suites
  • Trauma rehabilitation services providing early intervention and recovery services to injured patients
  • Chest Wall Injury Collaborative Center for patients with fractures and those experiencing chronic chest wall pain

Our trauma surgeons, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other support staff also help patients and their families cope with traumatic events associated with their injury or condition.

View our Trauma Annual Report

Miami Valley Hospital’s Level I Trauma Center

Miami Valley Hospital’s Level I Trauma Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons, provides care around the clock for the most seriously injured patients in 17 counties in southwest Ohio and east Indiana. Each year more than 3,300 major trauma patients receive care in our emergency rooms after injuries from vehicle crashes, industrial accidents, penetrating trauma or falls. Our Adult Burn Center treats patients with burns of every severity level.

Learn more about Miami Valley Hospital’s Level I Trauma Center

Atrium Medical Center’s Level III Trauma Center 

Atrium Medical Center’s Level III Trauma Center, also verified by the American College of Surgeons, has been providing trauma care to Butler, Warren and surrounding counties for more than 18 years. As the only Trauma Center in Warren County and Middletown, Atrium provides immediate assessment, resuscitation, and care for seriously injured patients in Southwest Ohio. Patients receive care and treatment in one of two dedicated trauma bays. Many critically injured trauma patients remain at Atrium and complete their inpatient hospital stay at Atrium keeping them close to home.

Learn more about Atrium Medical Center’s Level III Trauma Center

Upper Valley Medical Center’s Level III Trauma Center

Upper Valley Medical Center is Miami County’s only Level III Trauma Center, designated by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The trauma center treats patients with traumatic injuries from vehicle collisions, industrial accidents, falls, and other serious events in Troy and surrounding communities. Many critically injured trauma patients remain at Upper Valley Medical Center to complete their inpatient hospital stay, keeping them close to home.

Learn more about Upper Valley Medical Center’s Level III Trauma Center

Trauma Patient Stories

Learn how Premier Health’s emergency and trauma teams save lives, and be inspired by amazing stories of patient recovery and perseverance. Read and watch patient stories from Premier Health’s Emergency and Trauma Centers.

Learn more about our trauma patients.

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If you or a loved one needs emergency or trauma care, our teams of specially trained doctors and nurses are here to help. At Premier Heath, we quickly assess your condition and provide the care and treatment you need.

You can access emergency services at the following locations: