Why Bring a Trauma Center to the Fort Walton Beach Area?

Quite simply, it’s a matter of life or death.

A trauma patient’s chances of survival increases when care is received within the “Golden Hour,” the first 60 minutes immediately following injury. Currently there is no trauma center available in Okaloosa or Walton County – the majority of residents  of those counties are well over an hour from the nearest trauma center.

Consider the Facts!

Trauma is the number one killer of Americans below the age of 44 and the number three cause of death across all age groups.

• Studies report that as many as one third of trauma deaths occurring in areas without an organized
  trauma system are preventable.
• The route to our region’s only trauma centers is often quite congested with traffic, further delaying
  critically-needed care.
• Trauma centers provide specially-trained teams who are ready to treat critically injured patients as
  they arrive, when every minute counts.

How can you help?

To show your support and get periodic updates regarding the status of bringing a Trauma Center to our community, please complete the information below.

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Once again, thank you for your support.  Together, we can bring a Trauma Center to our community!