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Mercy Medical Center has trauma center designation revoked over allegations of staffing shortages

By Chicago Tribune / Aurora Beacon-News  
   April 25, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health has revoked Mercy Medical Center in Aurora's Level II Trauma Center designation. Previously, Mercy Medical Center in Aurora was designated by the state as a Level II Trauma Center, which means it was able to provide trauma care to patients with serious injuries, like those from car crashes, falls or violence, through 24-hour on-site or readily available essential services. 

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