They billed me more than double the national average price for an ER level 3 visit, then refused to negotiate on price at all despite me presenting a peer-reviewed study on typical prices for ER codes. If you have the ability, drag your injured self to Portland.
Shannon
Mar 2025
If you’re wondering why staff are striking and why we should be supporting them, take a few minutes to read my personal experiences. I have a lot to say and it exceeded the character limit so I’ve included my testimony via photos instead.
TL;DR: Avoid “treatment” here because you won’t get it.
Alexus Morris
Feb 2025
I've given birth here twice. The first time was alright. But the 2nd time was a year and a half ago and I can't stop thinking about it. I wasn't gonna complain, but the longer it's been the angrier I am. I started panicking when I went into active labor because I was only 6 centimeters and I was sweating trying not to push. It was very difficult even with the epidural. They sent in some random lady I'd not met to "comfort" me? She kept asking me why i was so concerned because this wasn't my first time. She honestly didn't seem interested in being there and I wish she wasn't. When it was finally show time, I had a couple of nurses, the doc, my husband, and my mom. This would be the second time they refused to allow me to birth in any position other than lying on my back. My daughter got stuck. They kept telling me to hold back from making any sound while I pushed because it would "weaken the power of my push" if I made sounds. I disagreed, because for me, that wasn't true. But the whole time they kept urging me to be silent. They finally pulled my baby the rest of the way out of me. At some point the doc dramatically removed her gloves, said "have a c section next time", and left the room. There were 2 nurses checking over my baby to make sure she wasn't hurt from the way she came out. I started violently shaking, crying, and the pain became unbearable. I asked them to please see if something was wrong, as my first birth was nothing like this. They kept telling me "just a minute" and ignoring me. It just kept getting worse. Then I said "I think I just peed all over myself, like a lot". They reluctantly came to look. They took the blanket off, there was no urine at all. Just a bunch of blood. Turns out my catheter was taken out a long time ago and my bladder was extremely full, keeping the placenta site, wide open and bleeding. Next thing I know they're shoving a catheter up there, which is very painful since the epidural effects were long gone. They gave me a shot in my thigh and said something about it helping to slow the bleeding. But when I tell you I had to beg for help. The entire time I just felt like an inconvenience. I appreciate medical staff, deeply, but this?
Joey Ciprari
Jan 2025
Do not give birth here! Wife in labor and they tried to kick us out because of shift change, but the woman with an accent was rude and didn’t know how to give a shot. She proceeded to watch a YouTube video with her trainee to learn. Dilated to 4 and she said to “bring bags back to the car, not ready”. Then they took so long to get a professional in she never received any of the shots (both arms were crazy bruised after) because it was too late. Within a hour of the new nurses she was giving birth with a new staff and with random staff bored coming into the room, we asked them politely to leave but I was dealing with a bigger situation going on. What nurse wears a pearl necklace to work? Then the lactation nurse didn’t give us breast pumps until day two so my wife’s nipples were “the worst they have ever seen”! To top it off our doctor never showed up once for 3 days “she was giving relatives a ride to the airport”? Straight out of “Meet the Fockers” the baby came too late on the birthing schedule and Dr. Bierle went on vacation! The baby is healthy and happy, next one having it at home!
gail lordi
Dec 2024
I’ve always been taken really good care of in the imaging department & when I had a bike accident & landed in the ER. Exceptional nurses & staff!
Susan Faulkender
Oct 2024
I had a reason to visit the emergency area. I got excellent care, the team that helped me, were all great people. The nurses were personable, kind and fast. Dr. Little was a great guy. Perfesional, intelligent, made me feel important and safe. Good experience, thank you all for your great care.
Darlene Elliott
Aug 2024
Dr Eric Anderson is a very concerned, friendly, knowledgeable Dr. He takes his time and listens!
Hope Thibodeaux-Holzer
Jul 2024
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I felt at ease before, during, and after surgery. Professional, but not stuck up. hugs.
Krystal Millar
Jul 2024
I had a minor medical emergency and was treated by your staff with such care and attention. Wait times were long (BUSY night in the ER, so nobodys fault! Just thought I’d mention it) but Dr. Karen Oneill jumped into action fast once she entered the room. The nurses were also all fantastic, I just didn’t catch their names. So grateful for modern medicine!
Monday: Open 24 hoursTuesday: Open 24 hoursWednesday: Open 24 hoursThursday: Open 24 hoursFriday: Open 24 hoursSaturday: Open 24 hoursSunday: Open 24 hours
Jonathan Davidson
They billed me more than double the national average price for an ER level 3 visit, then refused to negotiate on price at all despite me presenting a peer-reviewed study on typical prices for ER codes. If you have the ability, drag your injured self to Portland.
Shannon
If you’re wondering why staff are striking and why we should be supporting them, take a few minutes to read my personal experiences. I have a lot to say and it exceeded the character limit so I’ve included my testimony via photos instead.
TL;DR: Avoid “treatment” here because you won’t get it.
Alexus Morris
I've given birth here twice. The first time was alright. But the 2nd time was a year and a half ago and I can't stop thinking about it. I wasn't gonna complain, but the longer it's been the angrier I am. I started panicking when I went into active labor because I was only 6 centimeters and I was sweating trying not to push. It was very difficult even with the epidural. They sent in some random lady I'd not met to "comfort" me? She kept asking me why i was so concerned because this wasn't my first time. She honestly didn't seem interested in being there and I wish she wasn't. When it was finally show time, I had a couple of nurses, the doc, my husband, and my mom. This would be the second time they refused to allow me to birth in any position other than lying on my back. My daughter got stuck. They kept telling me to hold back from making any sound while I pushed because it would "weaken the power of my push" if I made sounds. I disagreed, because for me, that wasn't true. But the whole time they kept urging me to be silent. They finally pulled my baby the rest of the way out of me. At some point the doc dramatically removed her gloves, said "have a c section next time", and left the room. There were 2 nurses checking over my baby to make sure she wasn't hurt from the way she came out. I started violently shaking, crying, and the pain became unbearable. I asked them to please see if something was wrong, as my first birth was nothing like this. They kept telling me "just a minute" and ignoring me. It just kept getting worse. Then I said "I think I just peed all over myself, like a lot". They reluctantly came to look. They took the blanket off, there was no urine at all. Just a bunch of blood. Turns out my catheter was taken out a long time ago and my bladder was extremely full, keeping the placenta site, wide open and bleeding. Next thing I know they're shoving a catheter up there, which is very painful since the epidural effects were long gone. They gave me a shot in my thigh and said something about it helping to slow the bleeding. But when I tell you I had to beg for help. The entire time I just felt like an inconvenience. I appreciate medical staff, deeply, but this?
Joey Ciprari
Do not give birth here! Wife in labor and they tried to kick us out because of shift change, but the woman with an accent was rude and didn’t know how to give a shot. She proceeded to watch a YouTube video with her trainee to learn. Dilated to 4 and she said to “bring bags back to the car, not ready”. Then they took so long to get a professional in she never received any of the shots (both arms were crazy bruised after) because it was too late. Within a hour of the new nurses she was giving birth with a new staff and with random staff bored coming into the room, we asked them politely to leave but I was dealing with a bigger situation going on. What nurse wears a pearl necklace to work? Then the lactation nurse didn’t give us breast pumps until day two so my wife’s nipples were “the worst they have ever seen”! To top it off our doctor never showed up once for 3 days “she was giving relatives a ride to the airport”? Straight out of “Meet the Fockers” the baby came too late on the birthing schedule and Dr. Bierle went on vacation! The baby is healthy and happy, next one having it at home!
gail lordi
I’ve always been taken really good care of in the imaging department & when I had a bike accident & landed in the ER. Exceptional nurses & staff!
Susan Faulkender
I had a reason to visit the emergency area. I got excellent care, the team that helped me, were all great people. The nurses were personable, kind and fast. Dr. Little was a great guy. Perfesional, intelligent, made me feel important and safe. Good experience, thank you all for your great care.
Darlene Elliott
Dr Eric Anderson is a very concerned, friendly, knowledgeable Dr. He takes his time and listens!
Hope Thibodeaux-Holzer
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I felt at ease before, during, and after surgery. Professional, but not stuck up. hugs.
Krystal Millar
I had a minor medical emergency and was treated by your staff with such care and attention. Wait times were long (BUSY night in the ER, so nobodys fault! Just thought I’d mention it) but Dr. Karen Oneill jumped into action fast once she entered the room. The nurses were also all fantastic, I just didn’t catch their names. So grateful for modern medicine!
Christian Bruno (24karrotts)
Worst mental health I've ever had.