For all traumatic injuries, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Minutes and seconds count when a major injury or accident occurs or when you or your loved ones face a life-threatening situation. That’s why you can trust Oklahoma’s statewide trauma system, centered around the nationally recognized Level 1 Trauma Center at OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center in Oklahoma City.
Holding the highest national rating a trauma center can receive as verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Committee on Trauma, Oklahoma’s only Level 1 Trauma Center at OU Health serves as a comprehensive regional hub for trauma-related care available to all people of all ages, including children – total care for every aspect of injury from prevention through rehabilitation.
When someone in Oklahoma or the surrounding region experiences a critical injury, which may include damage to several parts of the body, reaching a trauma center and getting into an operating room within an hour of the injury – the “golden hour” – greatly improves chances of survival and positive outcomes.
Oklahoma’s paramedics, ambulance services (air and ground) and hospitals – from the largest metro hospital to the smallest community hospital – all participate in the statewide system of trauma care that delivers critically ill or injured people to OU Health’s Level 1 Trauma Center as fast as possible. If needed, emergency response services will bypass closer hospitals or facilities that may not be able to provide immediate care to reach the trauma center in time.
Learn more about emergency care and stroke treatment at OU Health.
Rely on the extensive experience of OU Health’s highly skilled trauma
surgery team for life-saving care. Your specially trained trauma surgeons
and nurses treat all affected areas of the body – from bones, soft
tissues and internal organs to the brain, face or vascular system. They
quickly assess your condition, determine a treatment plan and take immediate
action to save your life.
These trauma care experts participate in ongoing medical education and
research. That means they stay up to date with the latest procedures and
technologies for trauma care, as they also teach the next generation of
healthcare professionals. That means you and your loved ones will continue
to benefit from access to top-quality trauma care in Oklahoma and throughout
the region.
Every day, around the clock, at OU Health’s Level 1 Trauma Center, you’ll find the expertise and space to treat any serious, severe or critical injury, from car crashes and gunshot wounds to tornado injuries, farming accidents and more. You benefit from:
Located at the crossroads of Interstates 35, 40 and 44, the Level 1 Trauma Center at OU Health ensures you and your family can easily and quickly get the care you need with support from loved ones, no matter where you live in the state or region.
OU Health is a member of the Trauma Survivors Network– a nationally recognized program that helps trauma survivors rebuild their lives after injury. When you choose OU Health, you'll gain access to survivorship support and resources that offer many ways to participate in your healing such as monthly support groups. Here, you can connect with others in a similar situation, access resources available to assist you in your recovery, and tell your story of resiliency, courage and hope.
As part of the Trauma Survivors Network, you'll join a community of trauma survivors and benefit from the inclusive and encouraging environment to help you feel better and cope better after injury. Your healing support includes information about your recovery process, enhancing survivorship skills and confidence to handle day-to-day challenges.
Learn more about the Trauma Survivors Network programs at OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center.Trauma specialists at OU Health offer several programs for you and your loved ones to learn better ways to respond to special trauma situations, including:
Register for classes through the OU Health Events Calendar.
Hospital emergency departments deliver prompt care for illness, minor injuries or other immediate health problems, but not all offer the specially trained staff, advanced technology, 24/7 access or other requirements needed to provide the life-saving high level of trauma and injury care found at a verified Level 1 Trauma Center.
When you need emergency care, choose OU Health’s emergency departments in Oklahoma City, including University of Oklahoma Medical Center and Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, as well as the emergency department at Edmond Medical Center – where you’ll appreciate the distinctive trauma and emergency support for people age 65 and older – or seek out OU Health’s emergency medicine specialists at hospitals in Tulsa.
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