LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTER: How Ascension's new level helps Tulsans

LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTER: How Ascension's new level helps Tulsans

Ascension St. John is Tulsas first and only level 1 trauma center, which means access to quick and effective lifesaving care is closer than ever.2 News Oklahoma got a behind-the-scenes look at the trauma center and talked with the doctors behind the designation.Ascension was previously a level 2 center joined by other Tulsa area hospitals. The closest level 1 center was in OKC, meaning some larger trauma cases would go there rather than Tulsa. T…