The 2018 opening of a Level 1 trauma center at the University of Chicago Medical Center was associated with a significant reduction in firearm-related mortality in a long-standing urban “trauma desert ...

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 ...

In our Reality Check stories, CDT journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? cdtnewstips@centredaily.com. UPMC Altoona recently announced ...