02/12/2026
Manning Family Children's received notification last week by the American College of Surgeons that we have been verified as a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center—the first and only of its kind in Louisiana and the Gulf South—so a celebration was in order! 🎉
Level I Trauma Centers differ not only in clinical capability, but in their leadership role within the larger trauma system. In addition to delivering comprehensive, around-the-clock care for our most seriously injured children, Level I Trauma Centers are responsible for advancing pediatric trauma care across the state and region.
As an expert resource and regional referral center, our team offers comprehensive, highly specialized, multi-disciplinary trauma care from prevention to rehabilitation.
As a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Manning Family Children’s:
• Provides 24/7 in-house pediatric trauma expertise with immediate access to all required pediatric surgical subspecialties
• Maintains a dedicated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU);
• Serves as the primary referral center for the most complex pediatric trauma cases statewide and throughout the region
• Leads trauma education, training, and outreach for healthcare professionals and communities across the state and region
• Actively participates in trauma research and performance improvement
• Plays a critical role in injury prevention and system-wide pediatric trauma readiness.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/4al0dqI
