Parkland Health was certified as a Level I Trauma Center in March of 1983, the first hospital in the state of Texas to achieve this status. Trauma Centers must complete re-verification site visits and state designation reviews every three years. Parkland’s Trauma Center surgeons have all completed trauma fellowships are board certified in both surgery and critical care. This is a significant advantage for the critically injured patient. This level of trauma surgery knowledge, expertise and commitment sets Parkland apart from other trauma centers.