Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Celebrates 40 Years Of Level II Trauma Center Experience

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Celebrated 40 Years of being a level II trauma center in Valencia on Tuesday.

“My son wouldn’t be here without the trauma center and I know about that golden hour, and I could easily speak from the city, but I’ve lived this and couldn’t be more appreciative,” said Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth.

Dani Gallegos / Santa Clarita’s Mayor Cameron Smyth

The Los Angeles Trauma System was established in 1983 with eight trauma centers. At the time, Henry Mayo’s board of directors laid the groundwork to ensure Henry Mayo would become another trauma center in the network, according to officials.

In October 1984, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospita l became a trauma center, and in 1992, it became a level II trauma center. The Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services has earned verification from the American College of Surgeons as a level II trauma center.

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As of today, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is one of 15 trauma centers in Los Angeles County, added officials.

“We all know that traumas come in many forms and we’ve seen it all. From horrific crashes on I-5 or 126, injuries that have been caused because of violence and then the everyday activities that happen at home,” said Marlee Lauffer, vice president of Marketing and Communications at Henry Mayo.

Dani Gallegos / Marlee Lauffer, Vice President, Marketing and Communications

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital treats 900 trauma patients annually, according to officials.

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