Trauma
In the State of California, traumatic injury is the primary cause of death for people ages 1 to 44, regardless of gender, race, or economic status. Injuries, both unintentional and those caused by acts of violence, are among the top ten killers for Americans of all ages. Trauma results from motor vehicle collisions, falls, burns, stabbing and gunshot wounds, or other blunt or penetrating forces.
California Trauma System
California’s 86 designated Trauma Centers receive and admit over 117,000 trauma patients per year. Trauma care in California is delivered and governed by a structure of public and private entities working together to prevent injuries, reduce trauma-related mortality and morbidity rates, and maximize cost-benefit of trauma healthcare for all Californians. Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) is charged with providing oversight and leadership to 34 local emergency medical service agencies (LEMSAs) statewide. These LEMSAs are responsible for assessing, directing, developing, and implementing their local or regional EMS and trauma plans based on local topography, demographics, population density, available healthcare resources, and funding.
2025 Trauma Summit
State of California Trauma Summit 2025: To be announced
Previous Trauma Summit 2022: Program
State Trauma Advisory Committee
Regional Trauma Coordinating Committees (RTCC)
National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO)
For questions or inquiries related to the Trauma Program, please contact:
Ashley Leaphart, Trauma Coordinator
Phone: (916) 903-9259
Email: Ashley.Leaphart@emsa.ca.gov