About The Study: Strategic placement of a trauma center in an area with high rates of violent injury and limited trauma care access was associated with significantly reduced mortality within the service area. These findings should inform trauma system planning to address geographic disparities in trauma care access, particularly in communities with high rates of penetrating trauma.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Michael R. Poulson, MD, MPH, email michael.poulson@uchicagomedicine.org .
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(doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2026.0001)
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