USA Medical Center Awarded $4 Million for Trauma Center Expansion
Posted on August 9, 2017
Following a tour of the on Wednesday, Aug. 9, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that $4 million from an economic development bond issue will be directed to the cost of renovating and expanding the hospitalās .
The funds will allow USA Medical Center to expand and modernize the current space, enhancing the hospitalās ability to accommodate patients with traumatic injuries and respond to mass casualty situations in the region.
Surrounded by community and business leaders, Ivey recognized the need for expansion of USA Medical Centerās existing Emergency Department.
āWe are proud to support the work of USA Medical Center as the regionās only Level 1 Trauma Center,ā Gov. Ivey said. āWe depend on this care for our citizens. This service is also vital to our stateās economic development efforts, as corporations demand this level of care when they look to relocate to our state.ā
USA Medical Center is the only hospital in the region where patients can receive the highest level of care when a traumatic injury occurs. A dedicated trauma team of specialized physicians and staff is on standby at the hospital 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ready to help patients at a momentās notice.
USA leaders praised Gov. Iveyās announcement and her acknowledgement of the unique role played by USA Medical Center and USA Health.
āWe are grateful Gov. Ivey and state lawmakers recognize the importance of an expanded Level 1 Trauma Center in our region and the role our dedication to quality health care has in attracting more businesses here,ā said 51²č¹Ż President Dr. Tony Waldrop.
