Portland is Oregon’s largest healthcare hub, with major hospital systems, specialty care, academic medicine, and a broad network of clinics and pharmacies.
## Major hospitals and health systems - **Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)** — Portland’s major academic medical center on Marquam Hill, with a teaching hospital, specialty care, trauma services, and research facilities. - **OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital** — a leading pediatric hospital serving Oregon and surrounding states. - **Legacy Emanuel Medical Center** — a major hospital in North Portland; home to a **Level I trauma center** and the **Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel**. - **Providence Portland Medical Center** — a large east Portland hospital with broad inpatient and specialty services. - **Providence St. Vincent Medical Center** — on Portland’s west side; a major regional hospital known for specialty and surgical services. - **Adventist Health Portland** — full-service hospital in southeast Portland. - **Shriners Children’s Portland** — pediatric specialty care, especially orthopedics and rehabilitation. - **VA Portland Health Care System** — serves veterans with hospital, clinic, and specialty services.
## Clinics and outpatient care - Extensive primary and specialty care networks are operated by **OHSU**, **Providence**, **Legacy Health**, **Kaiser Permanente**, and **Adventist Health**. - **Multnomah County community health centers** and federally qualified health centers support lower-cost and safety-net care. - **ZoomCare** and other urgent care providers have a strong presence in Portland.
## Mental health and behavioral health - Mental health services are provided by hospital systems, private practices, and county programs. - **Cascadia Health** is one of the region’s best-known behavioral health and community mental health providers. - Multnomah County and nonprofit organizations provide crisis response, addiction treatment, supportive housing, and outreach.
## Long-term care and senior services - Portland has many assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, memory care communities, and hospice providers. - Major health systems and nonprofit elder-care organizations support rehabilitation, home health, and palliative care.
## Pharmacies - National chains such as **CVS** and **Walgreens** are present, along with pharmacy services embedded in hospital and clinic systems. - Grocery-based pharmacies and independent pharmacies also serve neighborhoods across the city.