There has never been a level 1 trauma center on the eastern side of the state until now.
Ascension St. John Medical Center is now the first-ever level 1 trauma center in Tulsa, eliminating the need to transport patients to Oklahoma City, which was the only level 1 center in the state.
Focusing on adult care, the trauma center will have surgeons, specialists, labs, and imaging available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and they train and educate the next wave of trauma doctors…