Regional Medical Center in San Jose resumed its crucial trauma services, including Level 2 trauma, stroke, and STEMI care, after the Santa Clara County acquisition. This move, effective immediately upon the transfer of ownership, has been celebrated by community efforts who rallied against the initial closure announced by HCA Healthcare due to declining use. Community members expressed the importance of the hospital to the region, emphasizing the impact of timely access to trauma care on health outcomes. The acquisition was completed after significant advocacy and a rapid $150 million sale process.
"Over a year ago, the east side community heard that trauma, STEMI and stroke services were going to be shut down at Regional Medical Center and this is our hospital. This is the only hospital in the east side of Santa Clara County... So when we heard that this was happening, we all rallied together."
"Time means, health, it can mean death as well. When the center closed to trauma, it was just devastating and when I heard the county was going to purchase, we were optimistic, cautiously, and when we heard that they finally did purchase it, it was incredible."
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