They may fly more people to a higher level of care so I think helo revenue will go up.EBrazosAg said:
I would be surprised if it dropped helicopter flights 40%. It might - will be interesting to see what happens .
St Joes lost Level 2 Trauma Designation
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KidDoc said:FamousAgg said:
I dont see anyone here arguing for needing to have level 1 trauma.
Level 2 is cheaper but still crazy expensive especially when you have a lvl 2 center 15ish minutes away.
Which Level II is 15 minutes away? I believe all three local hospitals are now Level III. Closest Level II probably in Conroe?
Pray it is never needed but if so, that is the answer!
AggiePhil said:KidDoc said:FamousAgg said:
I dont see anyone here arguing for needing to have level 1 trauma.
Level 2 is cheaper but still crazy expensive especially when you have a lvl 2 center 15ish minutes away.
Which Level II is 15 minutes away? I believe all three local hospitals are now Level III. Closest Level II probably in Conroe?
Good point! Looks like Waco or Temple..Not a long trip by helicopter but yeah still a bit long with trauma or heart attack. Sadly the current medical funding just demands a certain volume for a level 2 center to be sustainable and it just hasn't happened in recent history here.
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What Level 2 is 15 minutes away?
The closest Level 2 that I know of is either Conroe or North Cypress.
Or am I reading that reply incorrectly?
The closest Level 2 that I know of is either Conroe or North Cypress.
Or am I reading that reply incorrectly?
Sadly St. Joes has gone downhill. It used to be amazing.
BSW in Waco gave up level 1 a few years ago and is now a level 2.