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Trauma Patient Stories
As the region's most experienced nationally verified Level I Trauma Center, designated by the American College of Surgeons, we provide round-the-clock care for patients with the most serious trauma injuries, from admission through rehabilitation and follow-up care. These are some of the stories of those who were treated at The University of Kansas Health System.
![Trauma patient Steve Pelegrin](/-/media/Project/Website/Two-Column-Callout-Images/Pelegrin_Steve_2col.jpg?h=317&w=422&la=en&hash=20B8126A3B67E654AC96FDB56D692C2C0677E2D1)
Trauma skill saves patient's hand
Specialty-trained experts save limb for former Army Ranger after woodworking accident.
Read Steve's story
![Trauma patient Luka Still](/-/media/Project/Website/Two-Column-Callout-Images/Still_Luka_2col.jpg?h=317&w=422&la=en&hash=20F946DD8D8BE37757A085DB4AF458CE0D70863C)
Saving Luka Still
Trauma team saves severely injured man without using blood transfusion.
![Trauma patient Richard Rowe and nephew](/-/media/Project/Website/Two-Column-Callout-Images/Rowe_Richard_1_2col.jpg?h=317&w=422&la=en&hash=F0545874CDB4D8D065688FAF82A1A691FDBDB8FE)
On top of the world
Multidisciplinary team helps Richard Rowe pursue his travel dream after traumatic injury.
We offer a variety of appointment types. Learn more or call 913-588-1227 to schedule now.
![Trauma patient Jake Moore and wife](/-/media/Project/Website/Two-Column-Callout-Images/Moore_Jake2_2col.jpg?h=317&w=422&la=en&hash=7FB49923CF397143BBAD7BC71A2495061E89A30C)
Valuing life's simple gifts
Advanced trauma care enables Jake Moore's dramatic recovery, new perspective.