Minutes and seconds count when a major injury or accident occurs or when you or your loved ones face a life-threatening situation. 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. Your specially trained trauma surgeons and nurses treat all affected areas of the body β 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.
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 β 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. 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:.
