Whittier Hospital Medical Center Emergency Room is a full-service emergency department located at 9080 Colima Road in Whittier, California. The ER is open 24 hours a day and is staffed with physicians experienced in emergency medicine, ready to treat serious injuries or dangerous symptoms in both adults and children. The department is committed to seeing patients within 30 minutes of arrival, aiming to provide fast, efficient, and compassionate care. The ER features a Fast Track Service to reduce wait times, and it is certified to care for children of all ages, participating in the Los Angeles County Pediatric Readiness Project

• 24/7 emergency care for adults and children

• Trauma and acute care

• Cardiac emergencies

• Pediatric emergency services

• Rapid medical evaluation and Fast Track Service

• Coordination with surgical and specialty care teams

Whittier Hospital Medical Center Emergency Room is dedicated to providing safe, high-quality, and patient-centered emergency care. The ER’s commitment to short wait times, pediatric readiness, and patient safety is reflected in its certifications and top safety grades. The staff strives to keep families informed and involved, and the department is accessible to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay

vision 

• To be the trusted emergency care provider for all members of the Whittier community.

• To deliver timely, efficient, and compassionate emergency services.

mission

• To provide high-quality emergency care for patients of all ages, regardless of their ability to pay.

• To ensure every patient receives prompt, respectful, and expert attention in times of urgent need.

• Certified to care for children of all ages through the Los Angeles County Pediatric Readiness Project.

• Earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in Spring 2025, recognizing top performance in patient safety and infection control.

• Recognized for achievements in healthcare equity, nurse staffing, and medication safety.