Time-Critical Diagnosis and Trauma

We are the region's most experienced Level I Trauma Center, as verified by the American College of Surgeons. We received our Level I verification in September 2000.

Our trauma team includes trauma surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, neurosurgeons, orthopedists, plastic surgeons, radiologists, nurses and respiratory therapists. They can mobilize on a moment's notice.

We have the resources, staff and training to provide the highest-quality care for stroke patients. Our health system was one of the first healthcare facilities in the nation – and the only one in the region – named an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. In addition, our hospital consistently earns top Get With The Guidelines® awards and distinctions for our door-to-needle times. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association award recognizes our stroke program for consistently meeting performance guidelines and quality measures.

The University of Kansas Health System is an accredited Chest Pain Center recognized by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. Our highly trained, dedicated heart care team works together with EMS professionals, who can activate our STEMI team from the ambulance or helicopter. This greatly increases patients' chances of survival.

The University of Kansas Health System is the region's only adult and pediatric burn care facility accredited by the American Burn Association and American College of Surgeons. Our multidisciplinary burn care team includes board-certified plastic surgeons, general surgeons, internal medicine specialists and dermatologists.