UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock is the state’s only Level 1 Adult Trauma Center with a dedicated neurological ICU service, a vascular neurosurgeon, and a dedicated trauma neurosurgeon available at all times. When a traumatic injury occurs, most cases in Arkansas will be brought to UAMS Health. This includes things like facial trauma, crush injuries, traumatic spine injuries, injuries from natural disasters and many other physical injuries that can require immediate care
UAMS first achieved Level 1 verification from the American College of Surgeons in 2017 and has retained the designation after every three-year reassessment. The most recent designation lasts through Jan. 10, 2027.