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Aurora Medical Center in Washington County offers comprehensive emergency care in a warm, caring environment. Our emergency room is a level-three trauma center staffed by board-certified, along with highly qualified nurses and a kind, efficient reception and admitting staff. We are conveniently located on E. Sumner Street in Hartford, a short drive from West Bend and Jackson.

Level III Trauma designation

Aurora Medical Center in Washington County was awarded Level III Trauma designation , an important indicator of the degree of emergency medical care available at a hospital. Surveyors visited in November 2008 to conduct a review that ensured that Aurora Medical Center in Washington County met state standards for the Level III designation.

What does trauma certification mean?
The State of Wisconsin has mandated that all hospitals be certified in one of four levels of trauma certification. This is a protocol of care that provides EMS transports information on where to send patients for the most appropriate care. Designation is awarded for three years.

Experienced staff

A team of board-certified emergency care physicians provides care 24 hours a day, seven days a week:

• Jerome Buboltz, M.D.
• James Heinzen, M.D.
• Joseph James, M.D.
• David Madenberg, M.D.

The nursing staff is trained and certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (A.C.L.S.), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (P.A.L.S.) and the Trauma Nursing Care Curriculum (T.N.C.C.). These dedicated providers set the standard for comprehensive, personal care.

State-of-the-art diagnostic capabilities

Full diagnostic services, including a new interventional radiology suite within a newly renovated treatment facility with private rooms, provide immediate, efficient care.