Overview

Cape Fear Valley Health is proud to be a state-designated Level III Trauma Center,  delivering expert care for life-threatening injuries. With a highly skilled team and cutting-edge resources, we provide lifesaving treatment when and where you need it most. 

Our Approach to Trauma Care

At Cape Fear Valley Health, our trauma team is dedicated to delivering expert, compassionate care during critical moments.

  • State-Designated Level III Trauma Center: We provide advanced care for severe injuries, including head, spine, and abdominal trauma, while stabilizing and transferring complex cases when needed.
  • Round-the-Clock Specialized Care: Our dedicated trauma team, including surgeons, orthopedic specialists, neurosurgeons, and critical care experts, works seamlessly to provide continuous, coordinated treatment from emergency care to rehabilitation.

Our integrated system, including Mobile Integrated Healthcare which includes pre-hospital emergency medical services and LifeLink Air, ensures quick response times and advanced care coordination.

Your Care Team

Trauma care at Cape Fear Valley Health involves collaboration between specialists to address complex injuries.

Your trauma care team may include:

  • Trauma surgeons
  • Orthopedic surgeons
  • Critical care specialists
  • Neurosurgeons
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Cardiothoracic surgery

Each team member works together to deliver personalized care, ensuring patients receive timely, appropriate treatment tailored to their needs.

Why Choose Cape Fear Valley Health for Trauma Care?

  • Cape Fear Valley Health treats over 90% of trauma cases locally, ensuring patients remain close to home and family.

  • Our trauma system includes EMS and helicopters for fast and efficient patient transport.

  • With trauma surgeons and specialists available at all times, we address critical injuries quickly.

  • Our trauma team emphasizes family-centered treatment, including efforts to keep families together during care transitions.

  • Our highly trained ER teams work alongside trauma specialist to provide rapid stabilization, advanced diagnostics and immediate critical care.

  • Cape Fear Valley Health promotes community safety through initiatives like Stop the Bleed, gun safety education, and fall prevention, equipping individuals with lifesaving skills.