05/22/2026
During National Trauma Awareness Month, we recognize the importance of rapid emergency care and the dedicated teams who respond when every second counts.
Trauma can happen anywhere — on the road, on trails, at home, on the farm, at work, or during outdoor recreation. Serious injuries require quick assessment, stabilization, and coordinated care with EMS and Trauma Centers.
As a Level IV Critical Access Trauma Center, Baraga County Memorial Hospital plays an important role in the regional trauma system by providing:
🚑 24/7 emergency trauma care
🚑 Rapid assessment and stabilization
🚑 Trauma-trained providers and staff
🚑 Coordination with EMS and higher-level trauma centers
🚑 Ongoing trauma education and performance improvement
So what makes a trauma center different from a regular hospital?
While all hospitals provide emergency care, trauma centers meet additional standards focused specifically on the care of injured patients. Trauma centers maintain specialized protocols, ongoing staff training, performance improvement programs, and work closely with EMS and regional trauma partners to improve patient outcomes.
BCMH continues to work closely with Bay Ambulance Inc of Baraga Michigan and now SONCO Ambulance, Inc. EMS from Ontonagon to deliver the highest quality of care. We are proud to serve our rural community and remain committed to providing high-quality emergency and trauma care close to home.
Thank you to our EMS partners, providers, nurses, support staff, and regional trauma teams for the care you provide every day.