Locked, Loaded, and Radiated: My Recon at Legacy Salmon Creek…read more Marching into a hospital through a metal detector wasn't on my bingo card for the day, but apparently one lunatic with a gun years ago ratcheted security up to DEFCON 2. I get it--force protection--but it slows the mission down a bit. Once inside the wire, the front-desk crew were solid troops: friendly, efficient, and squared away. The radiology techs carried the same energy--professional, competent, and quick to execute. When my number came up, the procedure moved fast. The only real enemy contact was that cup of radioactive chalk they made me chug. Let's just say it hit like a flashbang to the gut ... RALPH! As a first-timer in this AO, I'll say this: the hospital is clean, organized, and staffed with pros. The security gauntlet? Maybe a little overkill--but I've seen worse, and if it keeps another incident off the blotter, I can live with the inconvenience. CombatCritic Gives Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center 8 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better - Unless You're On The Receiving End) ... HOOAH!

they act like everybody are drug addicts and they're going to punish you. So if you go into the ER…read morefor any severe pain you'd better take your own painkillers because they don't give a shit! I was on severe pain 12 out of 10. I had gastritis. They did a bunch of stuff that did not help, i came back 2 Days Later and they did the same thing, two EKGs,Etc Etc. They are not very knowledgeableAnd did not have any answers. Punisher doctors for giving out narcotics and making people addicted do not punish people that are in severe pain. Another time I cut my finger with a chainsaw they took x-rays and sewed me up before they got results.. pad your books;-)

After experiencing a severe reaction to a prescription medication, I called 911 because I believed…read moreI was having a medical emergency. When the paramedics ( AMR) arrived, I repeatedly told them that the medication I had taken was on top of my dresser and asked them to bring it with me to the hospital so the doctors could identify what I had taken. They did not retrieve the medication. When I arrived at PeaceHealth, I repeatedly told the doctors and nurses that I was having an allergic reaction or severe adverse reaction to a prescription medication prescribed by my doctor. Despite my repeated statements, I felt that they assumed I was under the influence of illegal street drugs. I provided both blood and urine samples, which I later learned were negative for any drugs except THC. Instead of receiving the treatment I believed I needed, I was discharged from the hospital and sent home in an Uber or Lyft. At that time, I was in what I believe was a psychotic state. I was hallucinating, extremely confused, and unable to think clearly. In my opinion, I was not capable of making informed decisions about my own medical care. After I arrived home, I began experiencing chest pain and called 911 again. When the paramedics arrived, they asked whether I wanted to return to the hospital. Because of my mental condition, I do not believe I was capable of making a sound medical decision. Again, I told the paramedics (AMR) that I had suffered an allergic reaction to the prescription medication on top of my dresser. I had also told the doctors and nurses at PeaceHealth that I believed I was having a reaction to a medication prescribed by my physician, but I felt that no one believed me. During my first visit to PeaceHealth, I was taken to the MRI department. A nurse RN (Kristi Castle) wearing blue scrubs with blonde hair pulled back became upset because I would not get into the MRI machine. At the time, I was hallucinating, my thoughts were racing, and I did not understand what was happening to me. I believe I was experiencing a psychotic episode. The nurse documented that I refused treatment, but I do not believe I was mentally capable of understanding or consenting to medical decisions at that time. When I returned to PeaceHealth a second time, I was placed in a room with a nurse. I repeatedly asked to see a doctor, but instead I was escorted back into the waiting room. While sitting there, I genuinely believed I was dying. I felt detached from reality and believed that the people around me were no longer alive. I returned to the nurses' station and told the staff that something was seriously wrong with my brain. I even said that I wondered whether I had Alzheimer's disease because I could not remember anything and my memories were coming and going. I recall a staff member responding, "Oh, now you're diagnosing yourself." I tried to explain that I was losing my memory and that something was terribly wrong. I was then sent to another staff member and again explained that I was having serious problems with my brain. I remember being told, "I've been watching you, David. Go sit down over there." Feeling desperate, I went outside the hospital and begged people for help. Some of the individuals appeared to be hospital employees, but no one stopped to assist me. Eventually, I was able to contact my girlfriend, who took me to Kaiser Permanente. I am incredibly grateful to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Kaiser. They listened to me, believed that something was seriously wrong, treated me with compassion and professionalism, and provided the care I needed. After receiving treatment, I improved significantly and was able to return home within a couple of hours. To the best of my knowledge, both the PeaceHealth and Kaiser drug tests were negative for illegal drugs, with the exception of THC.

I was brought in by an ambulance for chest pains, they already had an ED room ready for me. Doctor…read moreHanley and ED nurses Kaitlyn and Rachel efficiently and effectively took care of me and diagnosed a heart event. Dr Kozinski came in the middle of the night to do an angiogram that confirmed a SCAD. I was moved to the Cardiac ICU where the entire team was wonderful. While I can't remember the name of the great nighttime nurse (sorry!), daytime Nurse Mary and NP Jackie were caring and super informative. I've forgotten so many names, but I want to mention that the young man who put in my second IV line (the first was at a clinic) did it painlessly. Also, the professional who did my echocardiogram was excellent, and the staff member who took my food orders was so considerate and helpful. Everyone was so welcoming and respectful to me, my same-sex spouse, and my sister. Their care and treatment were exemplary. I was able to be discharged after only one night in the CICU. THANK YOU, PEACE HEALTH!!

Kaiser onsite medical doctors and staff are very Professional…read more On the other hand, I don't want to paint all the call center workers with the same brush but ones I dealt with are completely worthless as paid Kaiser representative and have no self respect about delivering garbage service, then like bums, have their hands extended out for a paycheck they have not earned! Just because you bring your stupid ass to work doesn't mean you've earned a paycheck! I had a surgical procedure that subsequently got infected and called the Doctor but was routed to the call center and after getting the run around for 45 minutes I said " does anyone there know what they're doing" of course the weak and brittle constitution of the medical worker got his feelings hurt and hung up! Good thing I was able to get some Antibiotics and heal the wound myself.

Excellent care! So clean and Dr Heck and his medical assistant Lorna are great!!! Definitely great…read moreDr office!

This year, Black Friday was the blackest of them all…read more I had to rush my wife to the emergency room in the middle of the night, as she had begun experiencing severe flu symptoms. Coupled with her existing Type 1, the combination of the two swiftly morphed into diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a condition that can rapidly escalate into coma...or death. Despite arriving at around 3am, the emergency room lobby was filled with at least two dozen souls suffering from other maladies. Once we were able to check in, she was seen by a triage nurse within 15 minutes, who ran labs and diagnostics; she was returned to the lobby to suffer for another 30-45 minutes before a room was found for her. We'd overheard from the nursing staff that the wait for rooms could be as long as 8 hours, but apparently someone behind the scenes fast-tracked her, realizing the severity of her condition. Unfortunately, once she was taken in to the ER, she languished for nearly another hour while the painfully aloof (and criminally understaffed) night nurse waffled about, with nothing to do, until the lab results could be fully processed, and a doctor could be found. This was interminable, as my wife desperately needed pain medication, and hydration - neither of which were provided, despite multiple requests. Also, there was no sense of urgency or even quality patient care from the nurse (Emily? It was a short "E" name), who seemed frustrated at being "overwhelmed" (despite sitting at an adjacent desk 15' away for 30 minutes, while my wife's pulse monitor, which had fallen off her finger, blared at her the entire time). Eventually, a doctor did arrive, assessed the situation, and got her medicated, hooked up to fluids, and started the healing process. It was only then that we started to learn that what we'd assumed was just a nasty flu was something far worse. After a few hours, a shift rotation (Adam, the dayshift nurse, was conversely awesome), and several more bags of fluids and medications (I saw at least 4 separate drip bags going simultaneously, at one point), my wife was released from the ER and moved upstairs to an ICU bed, where she would remain for another 16 hours or so, hooked up to machines pumping her full of electrolytes and chemicals to get her system back into normal operation. She would eventually be moved out of the ICU to "regular" recovery room, for another 24 hours, before being released, nearly three full days after being admitted. Once she was through the nightmare of the first four or five hours in the ER, our experience with SW Washington marginally improved, from cold and dangerously understaffed, to clinical and still-understaffed, but not as bad. It's obvious that there is a massive healthcare provider shortage throughout all the wards and departments here, as there was never more than a skeleton crew of nurses anywhere, around the clock, and call times to summon one to my wife's bedside took an average of 20-30 minutes; wanting to speak to the doctor on-shift (there was only one) usually took at least 3 hours, if they could be located at all. They held my wife for an extended period out of an abundance of caution, as she had mostly physically recovered by the end of the first day, but the levels of certain chemicals in her system, such as potassium and magnesium, were lower than average. They kept her bedridden and attached to drip bags for the entirety, in order to prop them back up, although we never saw much progress. Eventually they were forced to release her, as she was "close enough", and they needed the beds. She's home now, taking it easy, and will probably be fine, but...man, that was a scary weekend. I rushed my wife to SW Washington out of convenience, as it was arguably the closest hospital to our house in a rush, and I'd had a good experience with them before, during a personal emergency (I was in and out in 3 hours). However, should a similar scenario every rise up again, if a few additional minutes can be spared, I'll be taking her back to OHSU instead, for several reasons: more beds, better staffing (both in numbers and quality of patient care) and, most important of all (if you ask my wife): *FAR* better food. Seriously, every joke or meme you've heard made about hospital food being bland or terrible is true here: it's atrocious!

My father was admitted to Southwest facility due to low blood pressure, and difficulties breathing…read moredue to fluid in the lungs. When I arrived to visit my father he was in a private room and receiving the very best of care. I know hospitals are busy and nurses are spread thin-but, whenever one of our family members was there (and we were there in shifts constantly) he was being looked after or having his bedding refreshed. I was really concerned we were going to lose my father- with their care and medical care he improved and for that my family is very Thankful!

I have been all over this hospital and every time I am met by an excellent, knowledgeable and…read morefriendly staff. Working at a hospital is mentally and physically exhausting and the staff continues to rock on giving excellent care. A special shout out this time to the heat and vascular specialists who are a well oiled machine of next generation doctors and support specialists. This place is special, unfortunately hospitals are necessary, thankfully there are options like this one.

I got brought in here after a car crash and was unconscious. After I woke up a few days later I…read morewas presented with a $112,000 bill. My insurance paid $110,000 of it and I paid the other $2000. SW Medical had contacted dozens of other doctors and professionals to work on me. None of their services were included in the $112k bill. They never provided my insurance info to the doctors they had contracted and over a year later I received a garnishment notice from a collection agency. It was $5700 more. Then a year after that I received a notice (first time hearing about this bill) for another $3000 with a threat of garnishment. SW Washington Med Center says they bill their Trauma Service and their Medical Service separately and somehow my insurance info was never viewed by the trauma billing people. They also bill the "hospital use" and the doctor seperately. So I am still paying bills from this horrible place! I have GREAT insurance and should not be paying this, but insurance companies by law will only accept bills a year or less old. I would rather pay for a longer ambulance ride and be taken to Salmon Creek or Emanual. Never again will I do business with this horrible company (Peace Southwest) Who garnishes someone's wages for a medical bill that was their own screw up? Plus they'd already been paid over $100,000 for the horrible medical care they provided! Rip off!

The ER doctors are excellent - and give you the treatment you need - They show love and care -…read moreThe primary Doctors aren't as good - Moria Bolduc

WARNING!! Do not bring your senior or weaker loved ones to Providence Hospital in Portland,…read moreOregon-the doctors and ethics committee appear invested in unaliving them. After making ageist comments about our father (he was a very young and active 80 year-old) and reminding us several times, as an excuse for why they weren't invested in continuing life-lengthening care, that he had been in and out of hospitals over a handful of months, the nephrologists and a cardiologist got together with a representative of the hospital's ethics committee and decided to allow him to die. Indeed, our father had been to hospitals several times. He was on a journey to discover why his legs were swollen. The doctors treated him with kidney-damaging diuretics (Lasix), which acutely (temporarily) damaged our father's kidneys, prednisone (which damaged his skin), and gave him a medication for destroying his immune system, as they incorrectly assumed he had an autoimmune issue without first confirming this diagnosis. Destroying your immune system apparently prevents it from attacking the body in an autoimmune issue, but it allows you to be more predisposed to getting infections or not fighting them. Our father did finally gain an accurate diagnosis: a very manageable form of leukemia that doesn't shorten life, if managed, which, after his correct leukemia diagnosis, he was doing. The side effects from the medications he was incorrectly prescribed during his hospital visits caused additional hospital visits, as the side effects were worse than the leukemia and leukemia treatment (which he was tolerating beautifully). While hospitalized for the side effects from the incorrect medications the hospitals gave him, he obtained infections such as RSV, C Diff, and a bladder infection. Due to my father's physical issues from the side effects of the medications, the doctors at Providence decided to not provide life-saving treatment and instead wanted to give him pain medication to lessen the effects of the death sentence they decided for him; otherwise known as "comfort care." We argued that dialysis could be an option as his biggest issue was fluid accumulation in his body. Providence's nephrologist said no, but when we asked for a second opinion, the second nephrologist said she would give him two weeks on dialysis only. We worried about this as it sounded like they would "pull the plug" after two weeks no matter how our father was doing. The dialysis was very effective. My father began recovering. His blood work revealed steady progress, which we were monitoring. He was chipper and not in any pain but also very worried, like we were, that the hospital would "pull the plug" on him as they had threatened by saying they would only give him two weeks of dialysis. We searched for how we could get him needed continued care after the two weeks and discovered that the state of Oregon shut down all long-term care facilities in the state. It would appear Oregon doesn't value the life of anyone who might need long-term care. The closest long-term care facility was in Seattle, Washington. We were ready to have our father moved to Seattle, Washington, if needed. While at Providence hospital, our father's kidneys showed signs of improvement, as he urinated with the appropriate color. On the last day of his two weeks allotted for dialysis, the hospital gave him a pill form of a medication that helped to stabilize his blood pressure so he could tolerate dialysis, which lowers your blood pressure while being treated, instead of the correct IV form of the same medication. The hospital admitted that the pill wasn't as effective or helpful as the IV version of the same medication, which our father was previously getting. Thus, on the last day of the two weeks of dialysis, his blood pressure dropped too low to safely continue. The nephrologist known as "Dr. K" let us know that she was going to let our father die. She refused to allow our father to again be on the IV medication that had worked for him which would allow him to continue dialysis. We argued with Dr. K on behalf of my father that if his blood pressure improved, would she allow our father to continue dialysis? She said if his blood pressure improved, she would okay it. We asked our father if he had seen a cardiologist while at Providence, and he said he hadn't. We got a cardiologist to review our father's chart, and she confirmed he could indeed continue on the IV form of the medication that effectively stabilized his blood pressure so he could continue dialysis. Even though our father's blood pressure was stabilized by the IV medication that was cleared by the cardiologist, Dr. K, would not allow him to continue the needed dialysis. According to the dialysis technicians, it takes a few weeks up to approximately three months for an acute kidney issue to heal. We were invested in giving our father that time. Providence Hospital was not. Upon learning that Dr. K would not continu

Obstetrics and Gynecology…read more My experience with Dr. Duggirala was extremely disappointing due to lack of follow-through and communication. At my appointment on February 13, 2026, she told me she would have another physician review my MIR report and would get back to me within three days with a plan and referral to the appropriate specialist. That never happened. I followed up through the patient portal 4 times asking who I was being referred to and what the plan was. I repeatedly received messages from staff saying she was out of the office/on-call and would respond within 48 hours, yet I never received a response from the doctor herself. When medical issues require timely care, patients depend on their doctors to follow through. Instead, I was left without answers and had to begin searching for specialists on my own. I sent a message through the portal asking to refer me to the specialist I found myself and still no response. As of March 11, 2026, I still have not received any follow-up or referral. I would not recommend this provider based on my experience. This is not ok.

Absolutely the worst ER service in my 68 years. No one can answer even basic questions…read more Save yourself the headache go to Salmon Creek legacy, or just stay home.

Shoutout to the pediatric doctors and nurses in the emergency room. I came in with my 6 year old…read moredaughter a few nights ago because she fell off the monkey bars and the team here did an amazing job with her. There were a surprisingly high number of patients waiting to be seen but we got in. Lindsey did the first set of X-rays and I was so impressed with the care and communication she gave the both of us the whole time. We even got a sticker of her cat miss Norris and we were told they are a hot commodity. I believe it. I hate that I didn't completely catch our nurses name working with doctor Washington- Kayla, Kaylee, Caitlin?! I'm so sorry!!! But she was so great throughout the whole night with my daughter and even gave her a brown bear at the end with a splint and cast on the same arm my daughter left with one. Ded. Dr Washington you were also very kind and thank you for doing your best to put the broken bones into place. We had a long visit but the care was superb so 5 stars to the whole staff. So so impressed and made the emergency visit less painful. Also note to the world- monkey bars are horrible and I shake both my fists at them.

Providence St. Vincent was truly the most beautiful place I could have unexpectedly welcomed my…read moredaughter into the world. I gave birth to my daughter, Kinley, by C-section on April 10, 2026, which was much earlier than her estimated due date of May 4. As a first-time mom at 36 years old, I was nervous, emotional, and honestly scared stepping into such a big and unexpected moment. But from the minute I was checked in there, I felt so thoroughly, thoughtfully, and genuinely cared for. What could have been overwhelming turned into a beautiful, peaceful, and deeply supported birth and recovery experience. I did not have any hospital bags so early and they had everything I could need and more! My stay was four days in a beautiful private room, and I am so grateful for how comfortable, safe, and cared for I felt the entire time. The hospital itself was clean, calm, and beautiful, and that really mattered during such a vulnerable and life-changing experience. It gave me such a sense of peace. What stood out most to me was the incredible staff. Every single nurse, doctor, hospital staff member, and person who came in to check on me or my daughter was kind, gentle, respectful, and compassionate. I never felt like just another patient. I felt seen, cared about, and truly looked after. I especially want to recognize Sydney and Jill, who were both amazingly kind, fun, attentive, genuine, and just wonderful human beings. They helped make such a scary and emotional experience feel smooth, safe, and even joyful. They were so patient with me as a nervous first-time mom healing from a C-section, and they were incredibly encouraging and informative without ever making me feel silly or behind. I felt empowered and encouraged. They taught me so much, helped me feel more confident, and brought such warmth into the room. I truly hope other moms get the chance to have nurses like them. I also want to mention my last nurse on discharge day, who helped with the car seat and made such a sweet final impression on me. She was wonderful, helpful, and caring, and it meant so much to end our stay with that same level of kindness and support. Most importantly, the care my daughter Kinley received was amazing. Watching how gently, carefully, and lovingly she was handled and brought into this world is something I will never forget. That means everything to a mother. I felt like both of us were in such good hands the entire time. I could not have asked for a smoother experience, especially considering how unexpected it all was. Providence St. Vincent gave me a birth story and recovery experience that I will always look back on with gratitude. Thank you for helping make one of the biggest days of my life feel beautiful, safe, and full of care. I wholeheartedly recommend Providence St. Vincent to any expecting mother or family. I will always remember how loved and supported we felt there. I know I will never forget this day and the days following my swift and smooth discharge with my new baby daughter, but I will ESPECIALLY never forget the amazing women who helped me through walk into motherhood for the first time with such care and compassion. It was truly more special than I could have ever even planned. The office also moved things along so quick and organized I never even had a chance to feel overwhelmed, was just able to focus on loving and caring for my daughter.

I just got back from an appendectomy at Legacy Emanuel. I went in late on Saturday night (11pm)…read more I got seen by triage in about 30 mins, then taken to a private room in the ER 30 mins after that. Everyone that worked with me was empathetic, communicative and professional. I felt like I was treated really well and all of my needs were being met all through the night, until my release around 3pm on Sunday. Shout out to the ER team and the nurse staff on the 3rd floor (Brianna, Matilda, and many others whose names I can't recall...) This place deserves more than 2.9 stars. NB- I haven't dealt with billing yet. If that's a nightmare, I'll update my review. For now, I'd say 5 stars easy.

i saw an older individual with scars on his head amputated legs just in a weel chair outside this…read morehospita. He had the medicine they gave him with the discharge paper; my question is why didn't they offer him any free resources. Theres no excuse for this do bette.

I've been on the phone for two hours in my second attempt to resolve a bill…read more My insurance company couldn't even get them to answer after 30 min. Not even sure if it's legal to bill people then refuse to answer their calls or their insurance company calls.

In my judgement, one or more employees in the Billing Department need to be terminated…read more Here are several incontestable facts. 1. Regarding a prior treatment at the Silverton, OR hospital, I ended up with a bill considerably less than $ 100. 2. Previously any of my earlier patient charges subsequently resulted in a bill mailed to me. Thereafter, it was soon paid in full. 3. However, pertinent to the most recent aforesaid charge, no bill have ever been posted to my mailing address on record. 4. Nonetheless, for a period now spanning many weeks, I've continued to receive texts and voicemail messages demanding payment. 5. During this same time span, and on FOUR separate occasions, I've written (2 letters and two emails) to the billing department's Portland, OR address. Each time stating unequivocally that the bill will be paid in full and promptly once I've received a mailed paper statement. 6. Yet, nary received a mailed bill, which I want for my tax records. 7. Nonetheless, the texts and voice mails, including today, persist unabated.