BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM ACHIEVES THE COUNTY’S HIGHEST TRAUMA RATING

BELOIT, WI (December 15, 2022) – Beloit Health System has earned the Level III Trauma Classification which is the highest rating in Rock County. A Level III Trauma Center demonstrates the ability to provide prompt assessments, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care and stabilization of injured patients and emergency operations.

A Level III Trauma Center Includes:

• 24-hour immediate coverage by emergency medicine physicians and the prompt availability of general surgeons and anesthesiologists.
• Integrates a comprehensive quality assessment program
• Continued Trauma Education is provided for nursing and allied health personnel, including the trauma team
• Involved with prevention efforts and must have an active outreach program for its referring communities

“On behalf of the Department of Health Service, I congratulate you and the staff of Beloit Memorial Hospital for achieving its classification as a Level III Trauma Care Facility. This is truly impressive, and we commend you and your hospital staff for its ongoing commitment to providing quality care to trauma patients in your area.” Johnathan Meiman, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and State Epidemiologist.