Pediatric Trauma Center

The only pediatric trauma center in the Midlands

Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands offers the only pediatric trauma center in the Midlands, and was first in the state to be an American College of Surgeons (ACS)-verified Level II pediatric trauma center.

Our dedicated team is comprised of pediatric surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, pediatric orthopedists, pediatric neurosurgeons, pediatric critical care physicians and other specialty physicians. Additionally our team includes therapists, social workers and other health care professionals – all committed to serving injured children with quality care from prevention to rehabilitation.

Trauma patient referrals

If you are a physician or EMS, contact the Communication Center at Prisma Health Richland Hospital for consultation and patient transfers to the Pediatric Trauma Center:

• 1-800-757-4625
• 1-800-75-SHOCK​

Injury prevention

Trauma is the leading cause of death for all children over the age of one year, and most are preventable. With community education we can significantly reduce the number of traumas from specific mechanisms.

We aim to educate families and prevent emergencies through interesting and interactive programs sponsored by Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands.

ThinkFirst for Kids

ThinkFirst for Kids focuses on preventing traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries from falls, diving in shallow water and not wearing appropriately fitted helmets during sports and outdoor play.

Pediatric Trauma Fund

Gifts made to the Prisma Health Midlands Foundation's Pediatric Trauma Fund are just one of many ways in which you can help Prisma Health assist the community members in their time of need. To find out more about how you can support Pediatric Trauma, please contact the Prisma Health Midlands Foundation or call 803-434-7275. Learn more »

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