MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland Emergency Department

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland Emergency Department is a Medical Clinic in Portland, ME. The emergency department operates around the clock to treat sudden medical problems that require immediate hospital care. It serves patients experiencing life-threatening conditions such as car accidents, burns, smoke inhalation, near drowning, deep or large wounds, sudden dizziness, weakness, or changes in vision. The facility assesses all patients based on the urgency of their medical condition, meaning those with more severe issues are seen before others, even if they arrived later. A triage nurse evaluates each visitor upon registration to determine the appropriate level of care. The department provides comfort items like warm blankets, ice packs, or ice chips for those waiting, and asks patients to avoid eating or drinking until they have spoken with a nurse or provider. Confidential interpreter services are available at no cost for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and limited English proficient patients.

The emergency team supports patients from the moment they arrive, utilizing a triage process to manage wait times based on condition severity and provider availability. Patients may be treated in alternative spaces such as hallways or expansion areas if private rooms are unavailable, with the goal of moving them to a private room if needed for their care. Visitors are allowed in the waiting room if space permits, and patients are asked to remain in the waiting area so the care team can locate them quickly if their condition worsens or a treatment space opens up. The facility also provides information on advance directives, allowing patients to document their health care wishes regarding body donation, burial arrangements, and medical decisions in the event they become too ill to make choices for themselves. MaineHealth provides confidential interpreter services to deaf, hard-of-hearing and limited English proficient (LEP) patients at no cost to patients or families.

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland Emergency Department delivers urgent care in Portland, ME, combining immediate medical response with comprehensive support services for critical health needs.

Located on Bramhall St in Portland, the facility sits about a tenth of a mile from the main Maine Medical Center hospital and the West End neighborhood. It is also near the Fore River and within easy reach of the Portland Fire Department Bramhall Station.

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Services:

• Cardiology
• Emergency Care
• Medical Research
• Neurology
• Neurology Services
• Oncology
• Patient Education
• Pediatric Care