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Trauma center

Trauma centers provide highly-trained physicians, specialists, critical care nurses and support staff who are available around the clock to care for your most serious healthcare needs. Trauma centers often provide burn care for individuals suffering from minor to severe burns.

Trauma care in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

If you have an emergency, our trauma specialists are standing by.

Grand Strand Health has a specially trained team for serious accidents and injuries. As the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Horry and Georgetown counties, we have lifesaving resources and the expertise to minimize lasting harm.

Expert advice, available 24/7

Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.

Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.

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Our trauma services

Our 24/7 trauma center is fully staffed with board-certified trauma surgeons and a team of experienced professionals. When you come to our hospital, you have fast access to emergency surgery.

Features of our trauma center

We are proud to be recognized as an Adult Level I Trauma Center and a Pediatric Level II Trauma Center. As a nationally verified and state-accredited trauma center, we provide comprehensive injury care, including stabilization, rehabilitation and prevention. We also:

  • Act as a referral resource for nearby communities
  • Have 24/7 availability of specialists in surgery, emergency medicine, critical care, internal medicine, radiology and anesthesiology
  • Provide substance abuse screening and patient intervention programs

In addition, we provide leadership in education prevention through community events, continued education for trauma team members, research projects and residency programs.

Pediatric trauma center

Our state-designated pediatric trauma center provides services specifically designed for children, offering highly specialized care when your child needs it most. We also have a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) if your child needs the medical care of our experienced team.

Trauma survivor resources

Learn about resources available to trauma survivors by visiting our page on the Trauma Survivors Network. There, you can find support groups and survivor stories and take a recovery assessment.

Multispecialty emergency care

Our trauma units include a diverse team of physicians, hospitalists, surgeons and specialists to help you get the exact care you need.

Trauma team

Our team provides care in three dedicated trauma bays in our emergency room (ER). This trauma team includes:

  • Board-certified trauma surgeons
  • Emergency medicine physicians
  • Neurosurgeons
  • Specially trained critical care and emergency nurses

Our trauma care experts also work closely with emergency medical service (EMS) providers to deliver coordinated, specialized treatment as quickly as possible.


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