"Potential Impact of East San Jose Trauma Center Closure on County Hospital System"

The closure of the trauma center at Regional Medical Center in East San Jose, owned by HCA Healthcare, has raised concerns about the strain it will place on the Santa Clara County public hospital system, particularly impacting vulnerable residents. County doctors fear a surge in trauma patients being admitted to the ill-equipped Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, potentially breaking the county medical system. Residents are mobilizing to address the lack of communication and potential impact on East San Jose residents, while HCA Healthcare cites financial strain and regulatory requirements as reasons for the closures.