Sexual Assault Medical Exam
Are you, or someone you know, the victim of sexual assault or abuse? Let us help you.
If you come to our Kirkland or Redmond emergency departments, we have forensic nurse examiners with special training to help you or your loved one.
To speak with a forensic nurse examiner: Kirkland (425) 899-1711 | Redmond (425) 899-1111
Evaluation and Treatment
Our nurse examiners will provide compassionate and culturally sensitive care, along with a comprehensive forensic evaluation and treatment, including:
- Crisis intervention
- Medical care for your injuries and protection from further harm
- Evidence collection, documentation and preservation to enhance the ability of law enforcement agencies to prosecute
- Evaluation and preventive treatment for sexually transmitted infections
- Evaluation of pregnancy risk and prevention options
- Referral for follow-up medical care and counseling
If you are sexually assaulted:
- Come to the emergency room
- Do not bathe, douche, eat or drink
- Do not change your clothes
- Call the police
The exam is available for victims who are 14 years and older.
Learn more about our forensic nurse examiners
Contact Information
To speak with a forensic nurse examiner, call one of our Emergency Departments:
Emergency Room - Kirkland (425) 899-1711
Emergency Room - Redmond (425) 899-1111
If you'd like general information about the EvergreenHealth Forensic Nurse Examiner program, send us an email. Please do not send personal information in this email.
Additional Sexual Assault and Harassment Support Services
Outside of EvergreenHealth, there are several support services in the western Washington region as well as across the U.S. to help you or a loved one following sexual assault and/or harassment:
- Harborview Center for Sexual Assault & Traumatic Stress: (206) 744-1600
- 24-hour Sexual Assault Resource Line: 1(888) 99 VOICE
- King County Sexual Assault Resource Center: (425) 226-5062
- Vulnerable Adult Abuse: 1(866) 363-4276
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: a service of RAINN
- National Helpline for Male Survivors: a service of 1in6
- National Street Harassment Hotline: a service of Stop Street Harassment
- DoD Safe Helpline: a service for members of the U.S. military and their families, operated by RAINN for the Department of Defense
Domestic and Dating Violence
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Love Is Respect: A service of the National Domestic Violence Hotline
