Cleveland Clinic plans to open a new Level 1 trauma center at its main campus near Cleveland’s University Circle in 2028, a move that could reshape emergency care in the region.
Level 1 trauma departments provide care for the highest level of critical injury, such as brain injuries, blunt force trauma and gunshot wounds. Cleveland already has two other such centers, operated by MetroHealth System and University Hospitals.
The proposal is drawing criticism from some who say a new trauma center may not be needed and could come with unintended consequences…