Welcome to SMRTAC! 

We encourage collaboration between all caring for the members of our community affected by trauma, from the pre-injury to rehabilitation phase.  While prevention is best, we recognize that morbidity and mortality are both decreased when trauma programs are implemented efficiently and executed well. This regional trauma advisory committee includes members responsible for pre-hospital to critical access care and finally definitive care.  Since the Minnesota Commissioner of Health approval in 2009, we have grown and developed several practice management guidelines, educational opportunities, and initiated the first “train the trainers” for the Stop the Bleed program in Minnesota.  Until we truly reach “Toward Zero Deaths” in Minnesota, we will continue to advocate for excellent care of the trauma patient.  Please join us at our next meeting or contact us for more information!

Dr. Bethany DaRocha, MD
SMRTAC Chair

Minnesota Crash Totals

  _______________________________________________________________________________________

The NEXT SMRTAC General Meeting (Hybrid option available – In person and by Zoom)
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
IN PERSON and offered by Zoom option at the MCHS Owatonna, 2200 26th St NW, Owatonna, MN 55060
1-3 pm in Conference Room A
The Agenda and Zoom meeting information will be posted prior to the meeting

Education Session, Topic to be announced, lunch will be provided RSVP to admin@smrtac.org 
Tuesday June 11, 2024 at 11:30am at the MCHS Owatonna, 2200 26th St NW, Owatonna Conference Room A will be offered on Zoom 

Scholarship opportunity available for TPM 101 MN State Trauma System Courses
E-mail SMRTAC if interested: admin@smrtac.org 

On-line TPM Course – Scholarship opportunity available
Click link for more information
E-mail SMRTAC if interested: admin@smrtac.org 

On-line TOPIC Course – Scholarship opportunity available
Click link for more information
E-mail SMRTAC if interested: admin@smrtac.org 

Upcoming Meetings:
2024 SMRTAC Meeting Dates:

• • 3/12/2024
  • 6/11/2024
  • 9/17/2024
  • 12/10/2024

2024 STAC Dates (Link to STAC website):

• • 3/5/2024
  • 6/4/2024
  • 9/10/2024
  • 12/3/2024

Host or Sign-up for a Stop The Bleed Course

This class is for anyone to learn wound compression and tourniquet application.

For information on how to sponsor or attend a free Stop the Bleed course contact us at stopthebleed@smrtac.org.

Southern MN Regional Trauma Foundation (SMRTF) is designated as a non-profit organization!

The Internal Revenue Service has designated the Foundation as a non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.