Liberty Regional Medical Center (LRMC) has successfully completed its most recent trauma designation survey and has maintained its designation as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Office of EMS and Trauma (OEMS&T). The designation will remain in place for the next two years.
LRMC was first designated as a Level IV Trauma Center in 2024 and remains one of only eight hospitals in Georgia currently holding this designation through the Department of Public Health and OEMS&T. The designation confirms the hospital’s ability to provide advanced trauma life support, rapid evaluation, and stabilization for injured adults and children before transferring patients to higher-level trauma centers when needed.
“This designation is more than a certification; it represents our promise to the people of Liberty County that they will receive high-quality, lifesaving trauma care when they need it most,” said Derek Rozier, CEO of Liberty Regional Medical Center. “Our team has worked tirelessly to maintain these standards, and I could not be more proud of the commitment and professionalism they demonstrate every day.”
The Liberty Regional Trauma Program is led by Dr. Christina McCain, Trauma Medical Director, and Tammie Russell, BSN, CEN, Trauma Program Coordinator. Together, they oversee the hospital’s trauma readiness, clinical protocols, and partnerships that support trauma care throughout the region.
Trauma care extends well beyond the hospital walls. Liberty Regional works closely with Liberty County EMS, local fire departments, law enforcement, and first responders who are often the first to reach injured patients. These partnerships help ensure rapid response and coordinated care when emergencies occur.
Liberty County’s location along Interstate 95 and between two Level I trauma centers, Memorial Health in Savannah and trauma centers in Jacksonville, makes early stabilization and coordination critical. LRMC regularly receives patients from Liberty County as well as surrounding counties, including Long, Bryan, and Tattnall.
“When injuries occur, time is critical,” Russell said. “Our partnerships with EMS, fire departments, and air medical services help ensure patients receive the right care at the right place and at the right time.”
In addition to emergency trauma care, the LRMC Trauma Program is committed to education and prevention in the community. The hospital hosts trauma-related educational programs for healthcare providers and first responders and participates in injury prevention initiatives and community outreach events throughout Liberty County.
The successful survey reflects the hospital’s continued commitment to maintaining trauma care standards, investing in specialized equipment, and ensuring staff receive the training necessary to provide advanced trauma care for the community.