Despite their best efforts, UW Medicine has not yet been able to reach fair and sustainable agreements with Aetna that ensure continued access to care and are in the best interests of patients. Effective June 1, 2025, UW Medicine’s contracts with Aetna for Medicare Advantage and Commercial services have expired and we are now out of network with Aetna. Learn more about what this means for you and what you should do next.
Admitting, Emergency
Valley Medical Center's Emergency Department is a level III trauma and disaster relief center open 24-hours a day. Parking is free for patients and their guests. If you are experiencing a critical or life-threatening medical emergency, please call 9-1-1.