UAB Medical West Emergency Department, located in Bessemer, Alabama, is a state-of-the-art Level 3 Trauma Center serving West Jefferson County and beyond. The newly opened facility (as of August 2024) features a 412,000-square-foot hospital with advanced emergency, surgical, and diagnostic capabilities. The department is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and a multidisciplinary team, offering 24/7 care for patients of all ages and conditions. The ED emphasizes rapid triage, patient safety, and compassionate service, with seamless admission and transfer processes for critical cases

• 24/7 emergency care for all ages

• Trauma and critical care (Level 3 Trauma Center)

• Cardiac, stroke, and respiratory emergencies

• Pediatric and geriatric emergency services

• Rapid triage and assessment using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI)

• Board-certified emergency physicians and experienced nursing staff

• Nurse-to-patient ratio averages 4:1, with one-on-one care for high-acuity cases

• Focus on minimal wait times and efficient, patient-centered care

• Family involvement encouraged in patient care and decision-making

Vision 

• Deliver comprehensive, high-quality, and compassionate emergency care to all patients.

• Be the premier emergency medical destination for West Jefferson County and surrounding communities

Mission 

• Put patient needs first with science-backed, rapid-response emergency care.

• Provide 24/7, accessible emergency services for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

• First Freestanding Emergency Department (FED) in Alabama

• Recognized for innovation and excellence as part of the UAB Health System

• Level 3 Trauma Center designation