GREENWICH — Five years in the making, the newly designed trauma unit at Greenwich Hospital has been accredited to treat severe and life- threatening injuries. Before the upgrades, the emergency room ...

Level 1 trauma centers must have access to pediatric trauma surgeons, specialized pediatric equipment and year-round, 24-hour pediatric intensive care units.

Over the past year, several hospitals have earned new trauma center designations, expanding access to emergency care in their communities. At the same time, others have chosen to downgrade or close ...