As of October 2025, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center is a state-designated Provisional Level I Trauma Center. This provisional status is a recent development, as the hospital was previously designated as a Level II Trauma Center. This elevation signifies that the hospital is advancing its capabilities to treat the most critically injured patients.
Here is a summary of recent related news and key details:
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- Provisional Level I Designation: The Florida Department of Health’s trauma center list confirms Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center as a Provisional Level I Trauma Center as of June 2025.
- Busiest ED in the nation: The hospital’s Emergency Department continues to handle a very high patient volume. It was noted as the second busiest…