
Mary Washington Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center in the State of Virginia
and therefore a part of the network of trauma care in the Commonwealth
of Virginia. We serve the Rappahannock Region (REMS), including the city
of Fredericksburg, and Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline, King George,
Fauquier, Culpeper, Orange, and Westmoreland counties.
As a Level II Trauma Center we initiate definitive care for all injured patients including 24-hour immediate coverage by general surgeons, as well as coverage by the specialties of orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology and critical care. Our patients with critical injuries are continually supported and cared for by highly experienced trauma care experts using the latest in life-saving equipment and technology.
Mary Washington Hospital Trauma Services Team manages injuries that occur from the following and more:
We provide comprehensive care, caring for you from initial injury through to your recovery. In certain situations, Mary Washington Hospital Trauma Center may need to send patients for specialized care when the injury involves significant burns, or involves children with complex injuries.
The Trauma Center team includes surgeons who are board-certified in trauma and who have advanced training and certification in trauma and critical care. Our staff also includes registered nurses and technicians specializing in trauma injuries, radiologists, anesthesiologists, rehabilitation, respiratory therapists and specialists in neurosurgical, orthopedic, cardiac, and related fields.
Regional emergency medical services (EMS) partnerships for pre-hospital trauma care include Rappahannock EMS (REMS), air flight medical companies, area fire and safety agencies, and state and local law enforcement. These strategic partnerships play vital roles in supporting the infrastructure for our trauma center.
Through our
STOP THE BLEED® course, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening
bleeding and intervene effectively. The person next to a bleeding victim
may be the one who’s most likely to save him or her. Take the course
and become empowered to make a life-or-death difference when a bleeding
emergency occurs.
For more information about educational opportunities or presentations,
please contact Mary Washington Trauma Services office at 540.741.2855.