OHSU and Doernbecher Emergency Room is a combined emergency department serving both Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon. It offers state-of-the-art emergency and trauma services for patients of all ages.

OHSU and Doernbecher Emergency Room specializes in:

• Adult and pediatric trauma care

• Stroke and neurological emergencies

• Cardiac emergencies

• Pediatric emergency medicine

• Acute surgical and medical emergencies

• Psychiatric emergency services

OHSU and Doernbecher Emergency Room ensures quality by:

• Maintaining dual Level 1 Trauma Center verification.

• Following strict clinical protocols and safety standards.

• Engaging in continuous quality and performance improvement.

• Providing comprehensive staff training and education.

Vision

• To be a national leader in emergency care for adults and children.

• To provide rapid, compassionate, and expert care in critical situations.

• To innovate in trauma and emergency medicine through research and education.

 Mission

• Delivering exceptional emergency and trauma care 24/7 for all patients.

• Ensuring safety, dignity, and respect in every emergency encounter.

• Training future healthcare leaders through education and research.

• Collaborating across specialties to improve emergency health outcomes.

OHSU and Doernbecher Emergency Room has received:

• Verification as a Level 1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center.

• Accreditation by The Joint Commission.

• Recognition for excellence in stroke, trauma, and emergency services.

• Awards for patient safety and quality improvement.