Pomona Hospital Visit Planner
Use this guide before you call Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, log in to MYHEALTH, request medical records, schedule imaging, pay a bill, plan parking, visit a patient, or decide whether you need emergency care.
This page is a practical patient-navigation guide, not a generic hospital listing. It explains the main phone, emergency services, Provider-on-Arrival ER process, MYHEALTH portal, HIM records, billing, radiology, physician referral, translation services, visitor help, patient relations, official links, map directions and common mistakes to avoid.
Patient Task Finder: Choose the Right Pomona Valley Route
Most people searching for Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center need one practical action: portal access, emergency guidance, a doctor referral, a record copy, an imaging phone number, bill help, parking directions or visitor support. Use this table before calling or driving.
| What you need | Best first route | Why it saves time | Prepare before contacting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening symptoms | 911 / emergency care | Portal, billing, records and phone-directory pages are not emergency-response routes. | Medication list, allergies, ID, insurance if safe, emergency contact. |
| Emergency Department contact | Emergency Services / main hospital: 909-865-9500 | PVHMC lists Emergency Services under the main hospital phone line. | Symptom timeline, medications, allergies, recent diagnoses. |
| Find a doctor | Physician Referral: 909-865-9782 | Useful when you need a PVHMC-affiliated provider or service route. | Insurance plan, specialty, symptoms, preferred area and language needs. |
| Primary care / health center appointment | Pomona Valley Health Centers: 909-630-7829 | PVHC locations handle primary care and urgent-care style outpatient access. | Insurance, preferred location, reason for visit, availability. |
| Portal login or results | MYHEALTH patient portal / HealtheLife app | PVHMC uses MYHEALTH for many online records, results and hospital bill-payment tasks. | Portal email, date of birth, recent visit, support question. |
| Medical records or radiology films | HIM / Release of Information: 909-865-9142 | Formal records, radiology films and itemized visit bills require the HIM request process. | Photo ID, dates of service, record type, recipient details. |
| Bill or itemized statement | Billing Department: 909-865-9100 | PVHMC says itemized statements can be requested through Billing. | Statement, account number, service date, insurance EOB. |
MYHEALTH Patient Portal: What Pomona Valley Patients Can Do
PVHMC’s patient portal is MYHEALTH, with mobile access through the HealtheLife app. It is useful for non-urgent health-information access, but it does not replace formal records requests or emergency care.
Portal features
MYHEALTH can help patients view most lab and imaging results, access immunizations, medications, allergies and procedures, download records for other doctors and pay hospital bills online.
Portal support
PVHMC lists MYHEALTH support at 909-865-9995. Support hours are Monday-Friday, excluding weekends and holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Proxy access
To give another person portal access, PVHMC says to complete the proxy authorization and email it to myhealth@pvhmc.org or fax it to 909-620-0450.
| Portal issue | Best next step | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Need to sign up | Use PVHMC’s official MYHEALTH self-enrollment page. | Using a copied login link from an ad or unofficial site. |
| Need lab or imaging results | Check MYHEALTH, then contact the ordering provider for interpretation. | Self-diagnosing before your provider explains abnormal or confusing results. |
| Need full medical record | Use HIM / Release of Information if the portal copy is not enough. | Assuming the portal contains the complete legal medical record. |
| Need bill payment | Use official PVHMC payment links or Billing Department guidance. | Paying through lookalike payment pages or unrelated Pomona Valley Health Center bills. |
| Need proxy access | Use the official proxy authorization route. | Sharing passwords instead of requesting authorized access. |
Doctors, Appointments, Physician Referral and Health Centers
Pomona Valley has the main hospital plus Pomona Valley Health Centers in communities such as Claremont, Chino Hills, La Verne, Pomona and Upland. Before calling the main switchboard, decide whether you need the hospital, a specialist, primary care, urgent care, imaging, maternity services or a health center.
909-865-9782 for physician referral service listed by PVHMC.
Pomona Valley Health Centers lists appointment help at 909-630-7829.
909-865-9524 for admitting-related contact listed in the telephone directory.
909-865-9500 for hospital information, patient rooms and general transfer needs.
Before scheduling, confirm these
- Whether your visit is at the main hospital, a Pomona Valley Health Center, an outpatient pavilion, a specialty center or an urgent-care location.
- Whether you need a referral, physician order, prior authorization or insurance verification.
- Whether labs, imaging, fasting, medication holds or paperwork are required before arrival.
- Whether previous records, radiology films or visit summaries should be sent before the appointment.
- Whether interpreter, mobility or caregiver support should be arranged before the visit.
Emergency Department: Provider-on-Arrival, Trauma, Stroke and STEMI Care
PVHMC says its Emergency Department stands ready 24/7 and uses a Provider-on-Arrival program, meaning that after registration, the next clinical person a patient sees is an emergency medicine provider who evaluates the condition and coordinates the care plan.
Use ER / 911 now for
- Chest pain, pressure, fainting, severe shortness of breath or heart attack signs.
- Stroke signs: facial droop, arm weakness, slurred speech, sudden confusion or sudden severe headache.
- Major trauma, head injury, uncontrolled bleeding, deep wound, severe burn or severe allergic reaction.
- Seizure, sudden vision loss, poisoning, overdose or suicidal crisis.
- Pregnancy emergency symptoms, severe abdominal pain, sepsis concern or any rapidly worsening condition.
Office, urgent care or portal may fit better for
- Stable medication-refill questions or non-urgent care-team messages.
- Routine lab follow-up, forms, chronic-condition questions or appointment rescheduling.
- Mild symptoms that are not rapidly worsening and do not involve breathing, chest pain, stroke signs or major injury.
- Billing, records, portal login, itemized statement or insurance questions.
PVHMC ER tips before triage
- Tell the triage nurse about all medications, vitamins, herbal supplements and substances you take.
- Ask before eating or drinking because food or drink can affect testing, sedation or treatment.
- Ask whether a specimen is needed before using the restroom.
- Bring photo ID, insurance card, allergy list, medication list, recent discharge papers and phone charger if possible.
Medical Records and Health Information Management
PVHMC’s Health Information Management department handles Release of Information, medical-record requests, radiology films and related record questions. A portal view is convenient, but a formal medical-record request has its own process.
HIM contact
PVHMC lists HIM business hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., phone 909-865-9142, fax 909-469-2141 and email group.him.roi@pvhmc.org.
Walk-in records
Patients may obtain medical records on a walk-in basis at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center with photo identification and legal documents if applicable.
Processing time
PVHMC’s HIM FAQ says requests are processed within 15 business days of receipt, and unsigned or incomplete requests are returned.
| Need | Best route | Prepare | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portal copy | MYHEALTH portal | Portal login and visit date. | Assuming portal records equal the complete legal chart. |
| Formal medical record | HIM / Release of Information | Photo ID, signed authorization, dates of service and record type. | Submitting an unsigned or incomplete request. |
| Records for another doctor | HIM or provider-to-provider request | Receiving doctor name, fax, address and appointment date. | Assuming the specialist already received the records. |
| Radiology films | HIM request route or radiology guidance | Study date, body part, modality and recipient details. | Requesting only the written report when image files are needed. |
| Itemized visit bill | HIM or Billing, depending on request type | Visit date, statement/account number and delivery method. | Confusing clinical medical records with billing records. |
| Record correction or amendment | Official correction/amendment form | Complete form, handwritten signature, supporting details. | Submitting electronic signature when PVHMC requires a signed form. |
Billing, Itemized Statements, Insurance and Help Paying Your Bill
A PVHMC visit can create more than one billing question. Hospital services, physician services, emergency care, imaging, lab work, anesthesia, pathology, specialist consultation and insurance balances may not all process the same way.
Billing phone
PVHMC says to call the Billing Department at 909-865-9100 for bill questions or concerns.
Itemized statement
PVHMC says patients may request an itemized statement through Billing, and the process usually takes five to seven days.
Financial help
PVHMC provides financial and insurance information, help paying your bill, surprise-billing rights, price transparency and health-plan resources.
Before paying a confusing PVHMC bill, check these
- Is this a hospital services bill, physician bill, emergency physician bill, anesthesia bill, radiology bill, pathology bill, lab bill or another provider bill?
- Has your primary insurance fully processed the claim?
- Has your secondary insurance been billed after primary payment or denial?
- Does the statement match your name, account number, date of service and insurer?
- Do you need an itemized statement before paying?
- Do financial assistance, payment arrangements, cost estimator tools or surprise-billing protections apply?
- Have you saved phone reference numbers, receipts, payment confirmations and insurer EOBs?
Radiology, Lab, Breast Health, Rehabilitation and Useful Numbers
PVHMC’s telephone directory gives several direct department numbers. Use these when your order, appointment letter or physician office tells you to contact that service directly.
| Service / need | Officially listed number | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Radiology services including X-ray, mammography and MRI | 909-865-9580 | Ask about order status, authorization, contrast, implants, fasting and arrival location. |
| Laboratory | 909-865-9800 | Ask whether the test is walk-in or scheduled and whether fasting is required. |
| Breast Health Center | 909-469-9472 | Use for breast-imaging or breast-health routing if directed by your provider. |
| Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine | 909-865-9810 | Pomona outpatient rehabilitation uses the Robert and Beverly Lewis Outpatient Pavilion route. |
| Adult and Children’s Sleep Disorders Center | 909-865-9152 | Ask about sleep-study instructions, arrival time and insurance authorization. |
| Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center | 909-865-9135 | Ask about referral, session schedule and intake requirements. |
Parking, Digital Indoor Navigation and Campus Arrival Tips
PVHMC’s location page lists Free Parking, Shuttle Service, Cafeteria and Gift Galleria at the hospital. The main challenge is not only parking—it is choosing the right campus route and entrance.
PVHMC lists free parking at the main hospital location.
Shuttle service is listed as an on-site feature for the hospital location.
PVHMC promotes a digital indoor navigation solution through the hospital app to help patients and visitors plan pedestrian routes.
Address for map and arrival planning: 1798 N. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91767.
Arrival workflow that prevents stress
- Confirm whether your destination is the main hospital, Emergency Department, outpatient pavilion, rehabilitation, women’s center, cancer center, imaging, lab, sleep center or another PVHMC location.
- Use the official map, directions page or PVHMC app route planning before leaving.
- Take a phone photo of your parking location, entrance, lobby and elevator route.
- Leave extra time for 10 Freeway traffic, Garey Avenue turns, parking, registration and wayfinding.
- Ask a Security Ambassador, information desk or department staff for help if the route is unclear.
Visitors, Family, Patient Rooms and Maternity Rules
Visitor rules can change by department, safety needs, infection-control status, patient condition and room size. PVHMC’s Emergency Department visitor page says family and visitors are important, but the size of the treatment room and staff activity may limit patients to one or two visitors at a time.
Patient rooms
PVHMC lists Information & Patient Rooms: 909-865-9500. Patient-room details may depend on privacy preferences and hospital policy.
Emergency Department visitors
Visitors looking for a loved one in the ED should speak with a Security Ambassador in the waiting room lobby for locating and direction help.
Maternity visitors
PVHMC’s maternity guidance says labor allows 24-hour visitation, while postpartum visiting hours are listed as 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. with specific support-person and child rules.
Before visiting, ask these questions
- What is the patient’s unit, room and current visitor rule?
- How many visitors are allowed at one time?
- Can children visit this unit?
- Are masks, PPE, screening or infection-prevention rules required today?
- Can I bring food, flowers, plants, balloons, gifts, religious items or personal equipment?
- Will the patient be in testing, surgery, therapy, delivery, recovery or discharge planning during my visit?
Translation Services, Interpreter Access and Communication Help
PVHMC’s translation-services page states that non-English-speaking and limited-English-speaking patients have the right to an interpreter when needed. It also notes support needs for patients with hearing, speech, literacy, cognitive or communication barriers.
Language access
Ask the care team for interpreter support if language barriers could affect consent, diagnosis, medication changes or discharge instructions.
Hearing or speech needs
Tell registration or the care team if you need help because of hearing, speech, reading, writing or cognitive barriers.
Use professional help
Do not rely on a child or untrained family member for complex medical interpretation during important care decisions.
Patient Relations, Complaints and Safety Concerns
PVHMC says it wants to know when patients have concerns about patient care or safety. Start with the staff and care team while the concern is happening, then use Patient Relations if the issue is not resolved.
Start with care team
Speak with the nurse, charge nurse, doctor, department lead or manager first when a care question or safety concern is happening.
Patient Relations
PVHMC lists Patient Relations at extension 9585 or direct dial 909-865-9585.
Document clearly
Write down dates, names, unit, room, concern, what you already asked and what response you received.
Caregiver note template
Patient name: [name]. Unit/room: [unit]. Main doctor/team: [name]. Nurse/unit phone: [number]. Medication questions: [list]. Discharge questions: [follow-up, pharmacy, home care, equipment, diet, wound care, transportation]. Records needed after discharge: [ER note / discharge summary / imaging report / operative note].Services, Centers of Excellence and What to Verify
PVHMC describes itself as a 427-bed, fully accredited acute-care hospital serving eastern Los Angeles and western San Bernardino counties. Its key centers and services help explain why users search for PVHMC beyond basic address and phone information.
PVHMC highlights a full-service Emergency Department, Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and STEMI receiving-center role.
The Stead Heart and Vascular Center is one of PVHMC’s Centers of Excellence.
The Robert and Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center is one of the hospital’s major specialty areas.
PVHMC highlights the Women’s and Children’s Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Perinatal Center.
| Service type | Why users search it | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency / trauma | Chest pain, stroke, injury, ambulance, sudden symptoms. | Call 911 for active emergency; check ER expectations only when safe. |
| Women’s Center / maternity | Labor, delivery, postpartum, triage, maternity visitation. | Current visitor rules, doula/support-person rules and arrival route. |
| Imaging and radiology | X-ray, MRI, mammography, CT, records, films. | Order status, authorization, fasting/contrast and correct location. |
| Rehabilitation | Physical therapy, sports medicine, outpatient rehab. | Outpatient Pavilion entrance and clinic-specific hours. |
| Primary care / urgent care | PVHC locations in Claremont, Chino Hills, La Verne, Pomona and Upland. | Whether the appointment is hospital-based or PVHC-based. |
Official Pomona Valley Links to Use After This Guide
Use this guide to choose the right route, then use official PVHMC pages for live policies, portal access, medical records, billing, parking, visitor help and department details.
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Map and Directions
Use this map for route planning to 1798 N. Garey Avenue in Pomona. Confirm your exact destination before traveling, especially for emergency care, outpatient pavilion, rehabilitation, radiology, laboratory, women’s center, records, billing or a visitor trip.
Confirm department, entrance, parking area, ID, insurance card, referral/order, records and arrival time.
Use Security Ambassador, information desk, department signs or the PVHMC app’s indoor navigation if you are unsure.
Confirm discharge instructions, medication changes, follow-up, MYHEALTH access, records needs and billing questions.
Helpful Video / Resource Decision
No single current PVHMC instructional video was reliable enough to embed here as the main patient-instruction video without risking outdated portal, parking, billing or visitor details. For current patient tasks, the safer UX is to link directly to official PVHMC pages for MYHEALTH, HIM records, billing, maps, visitor help and telephone numbers.
Pomona Valley Patient Route Planner
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Call and Message Scripts for Faster Help
Short, specific messages work better than long stories. Copy and edit the script that matches your need.
MYHEALTH support script
Hi, I am a Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center patient and need help with MYHEALTH. My issue is [sign-up / login / missing result / proxy access / HealtheLife app / bill payment]. What is the correct next step?Records request script
Hi, I need PVHMC records from [date/service]. I need [ER note / discharge summary / operative report / lab / imaging report / radiology films / itemized visit bill]. What form, ID and delivery details do you need?Billing script
Hi, I received a PVHMC bill for account number [number]. Has insurance finished processing, is this a hospital or provider bill, and can I request an itemized statement, payment option or financial-assistance review?Appointment location script
Hi, I have an appointment with [department/provider/service] on [date]. Can you confirm the exact address, entrance, parking area, arrival time, and whether I need labs, fasting, forms, referral, authorization or previous records?Common Pomona Valley Hospital Mistakes to Avoid
These mistakes create wasted calls, wrong-building visits, delayed records, portal confusion and billing stress.
Using MYHEALTH for emergency symptoms
MYHEALTH is not emergency response. Call 911 for life-threatening or rapidly worsening symptoms.
Confusing PVHMC with PVHC billing
Hospital bills and Pomona Valley Health Center bills may use different payment pages and phone routes. Check the statement name first.
Requesting records too late
HIM requests may take up to 15 business days and incomplete requests are returned. Start early before deadlines.
Asking for “all records” when not needed
Most follow-up doctors need a targeted set such as ER note, discharge summary, imaging report or operative note.
Driving without checking the exact department
Main hospital, ED, outpatient pavilion, rehab, lab, imaging, maternity and health-center locations can use different routes.
Ignoring visitor limits in ED or maternity
ED rooms and maternity areas have specific visitor limits. Confirm current rules before bringing multiple people.
Related Medical-Centers.org Guides
Use these related guides if you are comparing patient portals, records, billing, ER, parking and visitor workflows across other medical centers.
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center FAQ
Where is Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center located?
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center is located at 1798 N. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91767.
What is the main phone number for Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center?
The main phone number for Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center is 909-865-9500.
Is Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center open 24 hours?
The official hospital location page lists PVHMC as open 24/7, with hours subject to change and a recommendation to call 909-865-9500 for confirmation.
What patient portal does PVHMC use?
PVHMC uses the MYHEALTH patient portal, with mobile access through the HealtheLife app.
What is the MYHEALTH support number?
PVHMC lists MYHEALTH support at 909-865-9995. Support hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays.
Can I use MYHEALTH for emergencies?
No. For emergency symptoms, call 911 or seek emergency care. MYHEALTH is for non-urgent health-information and portal tasks.
How do I request medical records from PVHMC?
Contact Health Information Management / Release of Information at 909-865-9142. PVHMC also lists fax 909-469-2141 and email group.him.roi@pvhmc.org.
What are HIM business hours?
PVHMC lists Health Information Management business hours as Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
How long do PVHMC medical record requests take?
PVHMC’s HIM FAQ says requests are processed within 15 business days of receipt, and incomplete or unsigned requests will not be processed.
Who do I call for Pomona Valley Hospital billing questions?
PVHMC says to call the Billing Department at 909-865-9100 for bill questions or concerns.
How do I get an itemized statement?
PVHMC says patients may request an itemized statement by calling the Billing Department at 909-865-9100. The process usually takes five to seven days.
What is the Physician Referral number?
PVHMC lists Physician Referral Service at 909-865-9782.
Is parking free at PVHMC?
Yes. PVHMC’s hospital location page lists Free Parking as an on-site service.
Does PVHMC provide interpreter services?
Yes. PVHMC says non-English-speaking and limited-English-speaking patients have the right to an interpreter when needed, and the hospital is committed to providing interpreters for patients with communication needs.
How do I contact Patient Relations at PVHMC?
PVHMC lists Patient Relations at extension 9585 or direct dial 909-865-9585 for patient-care or safety concerns that have not been properly addressed.