Sauk Prairie Healthcare has earned Level III trauma care classification through the state of Wisconsin’s Trauma Program.
Sauk Prairie Healthcare is one of 23 health systems with that designation in the state, according to the Wisconsin Trauma Care System interactive trauma map.
“For many of our northern neighbors, we are their closest advanced trauma resource, and we take that responsibility seriously,” Shawn Lerch, CEO of Sauk Prairie Healthcare, said in a statement. “Level III trauma care isn’t just a designation — it’s a commitment. Every day, our team stands ready to deliver lifesaving care to the rural communities that rely on us when minutes matter.”
As a Level III trauma care facility, Sauk Prairie Healthcare provides assessment, resuscitation, stabilization and emergency surgery and arranges transfer to a Level I or II facility for surgical and intensive care as necessary.
Unintentional injuries are the third leading cause of death for Wisconsinites. In 2022, Wisconsin trauma care facilities entered 42,564 injury events into the Wisconsin Trauma Registry.
“Meeting the rigorous criteria for a Level III trauma designation is a significant achievement,” State Health Officer Paula Tran said in a statement. “We congratulate Sauk Prairie Healthcare for voluntarily participating in the Wisconsin Trauma System, showing their commitment to providing quality trauma care to their community.”
