Scott & White Trauma Center

Scott & White is the only designated Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and San Antonio.

Level 1 Trauma programs provide the highest level of specialty care available and meet stringent national standards of performance.

Access to a trauma center is strongly associated with improving a critically-injured patient's chance of survival.

Health Care Providers:
To transfer a trauma patient to Scott & White call the Trauma Hotline:
800-792-3368

Scott & White Temple campus

Trauma Fast Facts
  • Trauma is any injury
  • Trauma is the number one cause of death in people under age 45
  • Everyday, an unrestrained child under age 5 is killed
  • The best trauma care is prevention
About the Trauma Center
  • Level I designation by Department of State Health Services (DSHS )
  • Multidisciplinary team
  • Verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS)
  • Part of the CTRAC Service Area-L Trauma Council

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Trauma Care Takes a Team

Every department and every staff member at Scott & White is part of the Trauma Team.

The Trauma Administrative Office coordinates the activities of this multidisciplinary team and can be contacted at 254-724-8202.

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Injury Prevention

Prevention is the best defense when it comes to trauma. Find resources and information on injury prevention as well as information about events and classes to help yourself and others stay safe and healthy.

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