Memorial Satilla Health now Level IV Trauma center

Ribbon cutting celebrates expanded local access to lifesaving care

Memorial Satilla Health has been officially designated a Level IV Trauma Center by the Department of Health, marking a significant advancement in emergency care for the region. The milestone was celeb rated with a ribbon cutting cerem ony hosted in partnership with the Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce last week.

The designation reinforces a critical message: Where you live should never determine whether you live. Previously, our region was designated by the state as a “trauma desert” due to limited access to services, with the nearest trauma facility located approximately 80 miles away.