Region 8 Trauma Network

Trauma is defined as bodily injury from applied force. The trauma system as described in Michigan Administrative Rule 325.127 (3) (l) means a comprehensive and integrated arrangement of emergency services personnel, facilities, equipment, services, communications, medical control authorities, and organizations necessary to provide trauma care to all patients within a particular geographic region.

The system is designed to make efficient use of resources and provide seamless care for the injured across the continuum. Region 8 is recognized by the state of Michigan as the Upper Peninsula.