That depends. If your condition is considered to be potentially life-threatening, local ordinance and medical protocols mandate that TRAA paramedics transport you to the nearest hospital capable of meeting the needs of your condition. In these cases, the term “nearest” means nearest in terms of shortest amount of transport time, not necessarily distance. Some conditions may call for specialty care. For example, if you suffer a serious trauma injury, you may need to be taken to one of Allen County’s two trauma centers (Lutheran Hospital or Parkview Regional Medical Center), or if you suffer from certain specific heart conditions, you may need to be transported to a specific hospital with specialized cardiac facilities (Lutheran Hospital, Parkview Regional Medical Center, or St. Joseph’s Hospital). In these cases, we may be required to bypass the nearest hospital and take you to the nearest “specialty” hospital. If your condition is not considered to be potentially life-threatening, you will be taken to the hospital you specify. If you don’t have a preference, TRAA paramedics will take you to the nearest hospital.