PeaceHealth announces closure date for inpatient rehab unit at Eugene hospital
PeaceHealth's inpatient rehabilitation unit in Eugene will relocate to the company's Springfield hospital on Dec. 15.
Following announcements of the closure of PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center University District, located at 1255 Hilyard St., PeaceHealth has begun setting dates to phase out services at the Eugene hospital, moving them to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center Riverbend, located at 3333 Riverbend Drive in Springfield.
After the closure of the emergency department at University District at 7 a.m. on Dec. 1, the inpatient rehabilitation unit will be the only service remaining at the hospital until the unit moves to RiverBend on Dec. 15. Following the unit’s relocation to RiverBend, the hospital tower at University District will be fully closed.
All PeaceHealth Medical Group clinics on the west side of Hilyard Street and the outpatient rehabilitation clinic, plus the inpatient behavioral health unit on the corner of Alder Street and 11th Avenue, will remain open and serving patients.
The inpatient rehabilitation unit serves adults recovering from a stroke, neurological disease and brain or spinal cord injuries. The center will operate temporarily at RiverBend until the new "state-of-the-art" rehabilitation hospital PeaceHealth is developing with Lifepoint opens in 2026. The 67,000 square-foot building will have 50 private rooms, and will be located at the RiverBend Annex campus in Springfield. Construction is set to begin in 2025.
“PeaceHealth is deeply committed to Lane County and we remain focused on providing safe, high- quality and compassionate care for all in the region,” said Dr. Jim McGovern, interim chief executive for PeaceHealth Oregon network. “We are proud of our Oregon Rehabilitation Center caregivers who make such a difference in the lives of our patients who are recovering from illness or injury. We celebrate their recent national recognition and look forward to continuing to provide excellent care at the center’s new location at RiverBend.”
Miranda Cyr reports on education for The Register-Guard. You can contact her at mcyr@registerguard.com or find her on Twitter @mirandabcyr
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