HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland, a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, has received a Level III trauma designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services, as announced in a news release July 7.
The hospital has transitioned from a Level IV facility to a Level III in the efforts to expand their services for the community and offer the best care possible, according to Jim Russell, CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland.
“Pursuing Level III trauma designation allows us to provide higher-level trauma care, ensuring patients with severe injuries can receive timely and appropriate care close to home,” Russel said.