Sioux City's MercyOne hospital downgrades trauma center and halts cardiac surgeries due to new regulations and staffing issues.

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City will downgrade its trauma center from Level II to Level III and pause its cardiac surgery services due to new requirements by the American College of Surgeons and challenges in provider recruitment. The hospital will still offer general cardiology services and basic trauma care, transferring patients needing higher-level care. The changes are due to economic and demographic shifts.

2 months ago
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