About STRAC

The Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council is designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services to develop, implement, and maintain the regional trauma and emergency healthcare system for the 22 counties in Trauma Service Area – P.

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A leader in the Texas Trauma System, STRAC has been recognized twice as the Texas Regional Advisory Council of the Year in 2000 and 2008. STRAC oversees dozens of essential programs and projects for the trauma and emergency healthcare system in and around San Antonio, Texas, partnering with members, local government, and non-governmental organizations.

STRAC is a 501c3 non-profit, tax-exempt member organization consisting of 74 general and specialty hospitals, including 2 Level I Trauma Centers, 16 PCI centers, 12 Stroke centers, air medical providers, and over 70 EMS agencies.

The Mission 

To reduce death and disabilities related to trauma, disaster, and acute illness through the implementation of well-planned and coordinated regional emergency response systems.

Our Vision

To be the model regional trauma, disaster, and emergency healthcare system in the United States that results in the lowest risk-adjusted mortality for emergency healthcare conditions.