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One of the largest hospital systems in the area has decided to close one of its units.
Premier Health will cease Level III trauma center operations at Miami Valley South. The change goes into effect May 1.
The emergency department will continue round-the-clock operations, with ready access to the region’s only adult Level I trauma program – just nine miles away at Miami Valley Hospital’s main campus. Premier Health also will continue to operate Level III trauma centers at Atrium Medical Center and Upper Valley Medical Center.
The trauma unit is being closed due to lack of staff being needed to operate a Level III trauma center.
“We are dedicated to ensuring that our community’s most critical cases receive the necessary attention. Likewise, we are committed to assisting those whose roles are affected by this change find other employment opportunities within Premier Health,” the company said in a release.
Premier Health, which operates multiple hospital across the region, has roughly 12,000 employees.
Premier Health
Employment: 11,738 (3.4% increase over 2023)
2023 revenue: $2.3 billion
Top local executive: Michael Riordan
Founded: 1995
2022 net revenue
| Rank | Prior Rank | Hospital |
|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | Miami Valley Hospital |
2 | 2 | Kettering Health Main Campus |
3 | 3 | Dayton VA Medical Center |