National Trauma Survivors Day

May 18th was National Trauma Survivors Day (NTSD) -- As a Level I Trauma Center, we see the most severely injured and complex patients after they experience a traumatic event. These patients and their families are survivors and while their stays with us may range from a few days (or months) they remain connected to us and our facility forever. Because of this we joined the Trauma Survivors Network to help provide support, encouragement, and services to these patients even after they leave our facility. Many units throughout CRMH help care for these patients including the ED, OR, 9 Mountain ICU and PCU, 10 Mountain ICU and PCU, 9 West, and 11 West and we also have several ambulatory clinics that help continue these patient's care and aid in the their recovery after their inpatient stay is over. Please enjoy some photos of your coworkers providing messages of encouragement and hope!

For more information about the trauma survivors program, please reach out via traumaoutreach.carilionclinic.org.