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Looks like Eugene is losing its last hospital.

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[–] kescusay@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

A lot of us (including me) were born there. This is really sad.

[–] cmdrmoto@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Well, this is certain to have absolutely no worrisome sequelae.

Inpatient Behavioral Health – PeaceHealth intends to continue serving patients at the current behavioral health location at University District until there is a sustainable alternative in the community. This unit provides inpatient services for 1,100 vulnerable, often complex patients per year. PeaceHealth is collaborating with community partners on alternative care models and works with outpatient behavioral health entities in Lane County and beyond that provide wraparound services.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.one 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Where will people go? Gateway is kind of a hike...

[–] kescusay@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

No idea. :(

[–] bamfic@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

According to Wikipedia, Peace Health is the largest employer in Eugene.

Bigger than the University.

Bigger than the city or county government or the school district.

[–] Travalanche@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Not for long.

[–] lemming934@lemmy.sdf.org 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's sad that we're loosing the hospital. But it would be nice to get rid of some of those ugly parking garages in the middle of one of Eugene's most walkable neighborhoods.

[–] kescusay@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

That's true, but we need something local. It's kind of ridiculous the way all the medical providers that do actual surgical operations are in Springfield now.