Grand Rapids
Butterworth Hospital
Trauma-team excellence
We provide immediate, life-saving treatments delivered by trauma surgeons, anesthesiologists, neurosurgeons, and orthopedic surgeons—available 24/7 and statewide. Some of the treatments include:
- Advanced trauma life support (ATLS), evaluation, stabilization, and diagnostic capabilities for injured patients
- 24-hour trauma nurses and physicians available upon patient arrival, and the ability to provide surgery and critical-care services
- General surgeons and anesthesiologists
- Experts in pediatric trauma
Traumas we treat
What to expect
Level 1 trauma care
A Level 1 trauma center is a medical facility that offers the highest level of care for severe injuries. Recognized by the American College of Surgeons, our Level 1 trauma centers provide complete care for complex injuries—from initial assessment and treatment through rehabilitation. Beyond our own community, we accept thousands of hospital transfers each year for those whose injuries require Level 1 expertise.
Trauma level 1 teams might include:
