Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Level 1 Trauma Center 

An ambulance and PennStar helicopter arrive at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center's Level 1 Trauma Center

Overview

Located in the Pavilion for Advanced Care at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Penn’s Level 1 Trauma Center serves as a vital gateway for traumatically injured patients, offering vast resources, the latest technology, and expertly trained staff.

A Level 1 Trauma Center designation means that we have every available resource needed to provide total care for any aspect of severe injuries. Our building is designed to get a critical patient from the helipad to one of our trauma bays in just over 1 minute.

Each year, we treat more than 3,000 traumatically injured and critically ill patients. We offer the most advanced specialty care in the region, resulting in exceptional patient outcomes that rank well above national averages.

Our Trauma Center also has one of the highest rates of patient transfers in the region. In 2024, of the 3,113 patients cared for, 931 were transferred to Penn Medicine from other hospitals. This marked the highest number of transfers since opening in 1987.

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