Trauma Services
Trauma Care at UP Health System
Trauma is the fourth leading cause of death in individuals under 65 and the leading cause of death in patients under 45. It occurs without warning and can result in life-altering changes not only for the victim but also for their families and communities. Trauma patients sustain injuries from falls, motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, stabbing injuries, hypothermia, burns, and assaults.
At UP Health System, we understand that trauma affects more than just the patient—it impacts their loved ones as well. Our commitment to providing high-quality, local trauma care allows families to remain close to their loved ones during critical moments. Family involvement plays a key role in recovery, and by receiving care close to home, patients and their families experience less disruption to their daily lives. Additionally, patients from outlying community hospitals and lower-level trauma centers can be rapidly transferred to UP Health System – Marquette via ground or air transport for expert, emergent care.
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Trauma Center Accreditations
Level 2 Accreditation
UP Health System – Marquette is the only accredited Level II Trauma Center within a 160-mile radius, serving as the region’s leading provider of advanced, lifesaving trauma care. As the regional referral center for the Upper Peninsula, we triage and treat more than 900 trauma admissions each year, ensuring patients receive the highest level of care close to home.
Our trauma team is equipped with cutting-edge technology, advanced treatments, and highly skilled trauma surgeons and subspecialists—available 24/7 to provide immediate, lifesaving care for critically injured patients.
Level 3 Accreditation
UP Health System – Portage is the only designated Level III Trauma Center serving the Western Upper Peninsula. Our expert team provides rapid assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care and stabilization for injured patients, along with emergency operations when every second counts. With the resources and expertise to deliver comprehensive trauma care, we are committed to serving our community when it matters most.