What to expect at the Doernbecher emergency room

The pediatric emergency department at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital is open 24 hours a day to provide emergency care for your child. You do not need an appointment to visit the Doernbecher ER.

If your child needs immediate medical attention and you cannot safely transport your child to the hospital, call 911.

Doernbecher – what to expect

Learn what you and your child can expect while receiving pediatric emergency care at Doernbecher.

• Arriving at the pediatric emergency department
  
• Checking into the emergency room
• Waiting area
• Exam area
• Staying overnight
• Going home