Daytona Beach, FL - (October 23, 2024) Halifax Health admitted 38 patients with traumatic injuries during the 2024 Biketoberfest, one of the area’s largest events, which drew thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to Volusia County from October 17 to October 20. During this four-day period, Halifax Health, home to the only Level II Trauma Center in the area, treated 22 Biketoberfest-related trauma admissions, including 25 motorcycle crashes.
"Our team at Halifax Health is trained to provide the highest level of trauma care, and during events like Biketoberfest, we are reminded of how vital our services are to the community and visitors alike," said Lindsay Duffy, Director of Nursing for Emergency Services at Halifax Health. "Thanks to the dedication and expertise of our trauma and emergency team, we were able to deliver life-saving care to those who needed it most. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our entire trauma team for their extraordinary work during this high-pressure event."
Of the 38 admissions, 25 of them were caused by motorcycle crashes, with 10 helmeted patients and no in-hospital deaths confirmed at this time. Halifax Health’s ongoing commitment to providing immediate, high-quality trauma care to both local and visiting motorcycle enthusiasts continues to be essential during large-scale events like Biketoberfest.
Halifax Health remains the only trauma center in the area capable of handling such complex cases, providing the highest level of care with a team of specialists who are ready around the clock.
About Halifax Health:
Halifax Health is the leading healthcare provider for Volusia and Flagler counties, offering a comprehensive range of services through a network that includes a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, an urgent care network, psychiatric services, and a specialized cancer treatment center with multiple outreach locations. As the area’s only provider of a Level II Trauma Center, Center for Transplant Services, and a Pediatric Emergency Department staffed 24/7 by board-certified pediatricians, Halifax Health is also home to the region's longest-standing Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services. In addition, Halifax Health has collaborated with UF Health to bring over fourteen specialties to the area.
Recognized for excellence and innovation, Halifax Health consistently receives top ratings, including a 5 STAR rating in the CMS Quality of Patient Care, multiple accreditations from CARF International for inpatient rehabilitation, and the prestigious Novalis Certification of Excellence for its cancer treatment center. The organization has also achieved a 3 Star Rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgery for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, is designated as a Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital, with high performance in heart failure and knee and hip replacement. Halifax Health Hospice is repeatedly honored as the Top Rated and Most Recommended Hospice in Central Florida, underscoring its commitment to providing the highest level of care. With a legacy of excellence and community service since 1928, Halifax Health continues to set the standard for quality and compassionate care in the region.
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