PeaceHealth announces ‘comprehensive process’ to close University District hospital
On Tuesday, August 22, PeaceHealth declared that a “comprehensive process” to close the University District hospital in Eugene had begun. PeaceHealth claims that the hospital is underused. PeaceHealth reports that University District only receives 95 patient visits per day on average. Only 15.5 patients are typically admitted each month as inpatients and only 7.5 patients are admitted for observation. decided to close University District hospital Decided to close the hospital at University District The Springfield-based PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Centre at RiverBend will take over the inpatient rehabilitation, emergency room, and related medical services currently provided by the health system. “PeaceHealth has decided to close University District hospital,” stated Alicia Beymer, chief administrative officer PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Centre, University District. “After careful consideration and an ongoing ethical discernment,” she said. “To provide compassionat...