Level 1 and Level 2 Trauma Care
Established in 1987, the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma’s Consultation/Verification Program for Hospitals promotes the development of trauma centers that provide not only the hospital resources necessary for trauma care, but also the entire spectrum of care to address the needs of all injured patients.
The region's only Level 1 Trauma Center
The WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute is proud to operate northern West Virginia’s only Level 1 trauma center – the Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. It’s among only 100 Level 1 trauma centers in the nation and is the only American College of Surgeons (ACS)-verified Level 1 adult trauma center in the region.
Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center
The Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center was created in the 1980s with the assistance and support of U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd. The center is named for his grandson, Jon Michael Moore, who died as the result of an automobile crash.
Our Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center team is composed of highly trained and experienced professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care. Our physicians, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and trauma technicians work together seamlessly, combining expertise with compassion to deliver evidence-based treatment.
Excellence in bedside care is our top priority. In addition to treating patients, our world-class trauma specialists support emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and flight nurses; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; and co-manage the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) to ensure comprehensive, life-saving care.
24-hour Emergency Coverage
Serving as an essential part of emergency care at WVU Medicine, our trauma team maintains 24-hour coverage in the Emergency Department at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital and provides expert care for patients with severe musculoskeletal injuries and related complications.
A Level 1 trauma center signifies the highest level of trauma care designation, meaning a hospital is fully equipped to handle the most complex traumatic injuries. A Level 1 trauma center provides immediate access to a wide range of surgical specialties and critical care services 24/7, making it a regional referral point for severe injuries requiring comprehensive care – from injury prevention to rehabilitation.
Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center
As the only pediatric trauma center in West Virginia verified as Level 2 by the ACS, we provide comprehensive trauma care to children of all ages – from birth through adolescence.
We’re also here to provide the emotional support your family needs during your child’s treatment and recovery.