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Asheville’s newest Level I trauma center

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A rotating gif of: A large group of people posed for a photo on the roof of a building, all holding up one finger, in recognition of being named a Level 1 trauma center (photo 1), a hospital room with machines and a cot.

Trauma care includes treatment of critical injuries + serious healthcare needs in life’s unexpected emergencies.

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Did you know? HCA Healthcare’s Mission Hospital has earned verification as a Level I trauma center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

The verification means Mission Hospital provides the highest level of trauma care based on national ACS standards. ACS guidelines state that Level I trauma centers must be capable of providing system leadership and comprehensive care for all injuries.

Mission’s board-certified trauma team is celebrating 30 years of specialized experience and dedication to providing care with skill + precision.

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