Rumor What's going on in Portland?

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    JfizzleBlazer Yeast Lords Global Moderator

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    I've done that before. They made us take an ambulance to a better hospital lol.
     
    JfizzleBlazer, Oct 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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    Emanuel and OHSU are the Level 1 Trauma Centers here in Portland.

    Providence is not.

    A Level 1 trauma center provides the highest level of care for severely injured patients and serves as a regional resource. These centers have 24/7 in-house availability of trauma surgeons and specialists, a broad range of subspecialists, advanced equipment, and are involved in research and education to improve trauma care. They treat the most complex, life-threatening injuries and provide rehabilitation services, acting as a comprehensive care facility for the entire trauma patient journey.
    Key Characteristics
    • Comprehensive Care:
      Offers definitive care for severe injuries from prevention through rehabilitation, including treatment for complex, multi-system trauma.
    • Specialized Staff:
      Has general surgeons, emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, and other specialists (like neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons) on-site 24/7.
    • Research and Education:
      Serves as a teaching hospital, conducting ongoing research, training medical students and residents, and providing public education.
    • Advanced Resources:
      Features advanced equipment, a high-quality intensive care unit, and access to specialists in areas like pediatric trauma, burns, and limb reimplantation.
    • Injury Prevention:
      Focuses on community outreach and injury prevention programs.
    • Quality Improvement:
      Utilizes a robust quality assessment program to continuously improve patient care and outcomes.
    How it Differs from Other Levels
    • Highest Designation:
      Level 1 is the highest trauma center designation, indicating the most advanced and comprehensive care.
    • Research & Education Mandate:
      Unlike lower-level centers, Level 1 trauma centers are required to have a significant research and education component, including serving as a teaching facility.
    • Regional Resource:
      Acts as a referral center for surrounding communities and other trauma centers, providing specialized care that may not be available elsewhere.
     
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    Yep. We took our kids to Mt Hood Medical and they made us take an ambulance to Randall's too. It was like $1,000 after insurance out of pocket.
     
    JfizzleBlazer, Oct 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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    Yes, and that same ambulance ride would have only been $600 if you told them you didn't have insurance.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Oct 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    How dare you!
     
    THE HCP, Oct 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    my wife and both our kids were born at Emanuel
     
    THE HCP, Oct 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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    Cmon man. Does this kid look like he would vote for Trump!!??
    IMG_4108.jpeg
     
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    That's fucking criminal.
     
    Phatguysrule, Oct 10, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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    Two of my kids were born at Emanuel. Great experience.
     
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    Yeah, they also refuse to allow you to be discharged and drive the distance yourself. Which makes sense if care is required. In our case it wasn't. Just a high grade fever under control that they wanted to run more tests on....

    I made a note to myself that from that day on, if it isnt an emergency, drive the extra distance yourself to Randall's or OHSU if its kid related.
     
    JfizzleBlazer, Oct 10, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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    We have to get this fixed in this country. At this point I half want the Dems to just keep everything shut down until we update the constitution to guarantee every American the constitutional right to clean air and water, healthcare, education, nutrition, and housing.
     
    Phatguysrule, Oct 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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