Erlanger Trauma Services To Host Annual Trauma Symposium

  • Wednesday, May 21, 2025

What: Erlanger Trauma Services will host its annual Trauma Symposium at the Chattanooga Convention Center on Thursday, May 22, at 8 a.m. For more than twenty years, the Symposium has provided educational opportunities for healthcare providers to deepen their expertise in trauma care.

When: Thursday, May 22, at 8 a.m.

Where: 1 Carter St, Chattanooga, 37402

Why: During Erlanger’s Trauma Symposium, healthcare providers will learn about excellence in trauma care, developing the critical skills and knowledge needed to treat trauma patients. Attendees will gain vital insights into trauma systems and disaster management, enhancing their ability to save lives and improve patient outcomes.

The Trauma Symposium will include a full day of informative sessions including:

  • Trauma Systems- Dr. Chris Bell, UTCOMC Department of Surgery
  • KEYNOTE: Disaster Management in the face of Hurricane Helene- Dr. Philip Stahel, HCA HealthCare

Interview/Photo Opportunities:

  • Stephanie Spain- Trauma Program Manager
  • Regena Young- Trauma Injury Prevention
  • Dr. Maxwell- Trauma Program Director
  • Dr. Chris Bell- Associate Program Director for the General Surgery residency and the Medical Director of Life Force Air Medical Transport
  • Meredith Rippy- Trauma Research Coordinator
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