Emergency Department offered at University of Washington Medical Center's Northwest Campus

1550 North 115th Street, Seattle, WA 98133

West of I-5 and north of the Washelli Cemetery. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

No restrictions.
24 hours daily.

Interpreter services

Call or visit in person.

Varies according to service.

King, WA

Description

Provides emergency room care in 22 private treatment rooms, including five trauma/critical care rooms.   Also supports cardiology patients by reducing door-to-"balloon" time for patients needing immediate cardiac catheter treatment.   Facilitates immediate patient entry into the hospital’s Stroke Program, which is dedicated to improving recovery rates for stroke patients through rapid response, team medicine and a standardized plan of care. Under Safe Place For Newborns program, accepts newborn babies dropped off at hospital by the parent within 72 hours of birth.   The parent shall not be prosecuted and will remain anonymous, but will be given a chance to provide a medical history.

Providing organization

University of Washington Medical Center's Northwest Campus

Provides general and acute inpatient and outpatient medical services as well as emergency room care. Coordinates support groups on topics such as breast, lung and prostate cancers as well as lung disease.