How far away is a trauma center from State College? One of the farthest distances in PA

Early plans are seemingly in place to bring a trauma center to the State College area and fulfill one of Centre County's major health care needs. O...

August 11, 2023
11:08 PM

Early plans are seemingly in place to bring a trauma center to the State College area and fulfill one of Centre County's major health care needs. Officials at Mount Nittany Health are optimistic about preliminary plans to develop a trauma center, which could help Mount Nittany Medical Center provide specialized care for people who have sustained traumatic and life-threatening injuries, often the result of car crashes, falls and other accidents. Today, there are no trauma centers in Centre County, though a few are available in neighboring counties if patients can survive — and pay for — an emergency drive or airlift often dozens of miles long.

Matt DiSanto