Paoli Hospital in Chester County, Penn., was recently re-accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation as a Level II trauma center. Since its launch in October 2010, the hospital has treated over 6,200 trauma patients. According to the hospital, more than 96% of trauma patients reach Paoli within the “golden hour.” Previously, only 37% of Chester County trauma patients reached a trauma center within the one-hour timeframe. Kris Kaulback, MD, is the trauma medical director at Paoli Hospital. The trauma program manager is Kerry Larkin. Read More
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