Portland VA Medical Center Emergency Room is the dedicated emergency department within the Portland VA Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. It serves veterans with 24/7 emergency services, staffed by experienced clinicians focused on high-quality, veteran-centered care.

Portland VA Medical Center Emergency Room specializes in:

• Trauma and critical care

• Cardiac emergencies

• Stroke response and management

• Respiratory emergencies

• Acute medical and surgical emergencies

• Psychiatric emergency care

Portland VA Medical Center Emergency Room ensures quality by:

• Maintaining accreditation by The Joint Commission.

• Implementing evidence-based emergency protocols.

• Engaging in continuous quality and performance improvement programs.

• Providing ongoing training and education for emergency staff.

Vision

• To be a premier emergency care provider for veterans, offering timely and compassionate services.

• To ensure veterans receive the highest standard of emergency medical care in a respectful environment.

• To continuously improve emergency services through innovation and dedicated staff.

Mission

• Providing rapid, effective, and comprehensive emergency care to veterans.

• Supporting patient safety, dignity, and comfort in all emergency situations.

• Utilizing advanced medical technology and trained professionals.

• Collaborating with VA and community resources to optimize veteran health outcomes

Portland VA Medical Center Emergency Room has received:

• Accreditation by The Joint Commission for emergency services.

• Recognition for excellence in veteran emergency care.

• Awards for patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.