Trauma Registry

Parents may sign a Trauma Registry Card for either LaGrange Memorial Hospital or Hinsdale Hospital.  These cards must be updated and renewed every two years.  LaGrange Memorial requires a separate card for each child, whereas Hinsdale has a family form in which you list all of the children.  Trauma registry cards are available at each school health office and at each hospital.  The parent should return these cards to the hospital of their choice in person or by mail.

Illinois law prohibits hospitals from providing medical treatment to minors without written or verbal authorization from the parent or legal guardian only.  Through this system of advance authorization, children brought to the Emergency Department by school personnel, relatives, etc. are treated immediately.  The hospital staff utilizes information from the card to treat the patient, while trying to reach the parent.