Title

Emergency care - Portland VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Emergency room
Description

In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest VA or non-VA emergency room. We provide immediate treatment for serious, life-threatening health emergencies such as severe chest pain, seizures, heavy uncontrollable bleeding or moderate to severe burns.

Type of care
Primary care
Health Service API ID
emergencyCare
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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Care we provide at VA Portland Health Care System

We provide emergency medical care 24 hours a day, every day at the Portland VA Medical Center only. Our emergency room staff can help you with:

  • Life-threatening illnesses and injuries that require immediate attention
  • Urgent medical issues that must be treated right away
  • Psychiatric evaluations
  • ED Phone number is 503-721-7803 .
  • If Veteran goes to non-VA facility for emergency care, notify VA within 72 hours from the start of a Veterans ER visit by calling  844-724-7842 
Appointments
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No appointment are needed at VA Portland Emergency Department. If you have COVID-like symptoms, please call before going to the ED.
Is a referral required?
No
Are walkins accepted?
Yes
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Service location
Address
Address
Street address
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On
Address

United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number
Other phone numbers
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
503-721-7803
Label
VA Portland Emergency Department