Willamette Emergency Medical Services
WEMS is Willamette University's on-campus, student-run emergency medical service that provides emergency medical care to those on the WU campus at no cost. Learn about the hours, services, and classes.
About WEMS
Willamette University Emergency Medical Services (WEMS) is a volunteer, student-run, professionally licensed EMS agency that provides Basic Life Support (BLS) to students, faculty, staff, and guests of the Willamette University community. WEMS was founded in 1997 by students to support the safety and well-being of those on the university's campus. WEMS works together with Campus Safety to provide emergency medical care. Members are all medically trained and licensed by the Oregon Health Authority as either Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) or EMT-Basics prior to joining WEMS.
Our mission is to provide early response emergency medical services for members of the Willamette University community and visitors to the University Campus. WEMS provides health education, public health interventions, and an opportunity for members to enhance their leadership skills.
Do you want WEMS at your event or sports game? WEMS is available to provide standby services including first aid and basic life support medical services for any event on campus.
Hours of Operation
Salem Campus
For medical emergencies on campus call Campus Safety at 503-370-6911. Campus Safety is available 24 hours a day.
WEMS responds with Campus Safety between 5 PM and 8 AM, on most regular school days. WEMS does not operate during School breaks or Summer.
Portland Campus
WEMS does not provide service at PNCA. To reach PNCA Campus Safety call 503-621-2061.