Familiar faces, expert care
You don’t have to leave Lane County to find providers with advanced training and decades of experience. And they have deep roots in this community, just like you.
Here for your health and well-being
When PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend opened in 2008, our goal was not just to serve Springfield or Eugene, but the entire region.
We are your friends and neighbors, offering exceptional, compassionate care close to home. This includes:
- Programs that meet the highest national standards for quality and safety.
- Designation as a regional referral center and Level 2 trauma center. This means we offer complete care for complex conditions and use the latest techniques and technology.
- Specialists in fields such as heart care, neurology, cancer, rehabilitation, advanced surgical procedures and more.
- Investments in new facilities, community programs and public health for everyone who lives in Lane County.
Providers who put your needs first
PeaceHealth’s caregivers put you at the center. They listen to your concerns, adjust to your needs and make sure you know exactly what to expect from your care.
"We take care of almost every kind of patient that there is: open heart surgery, stroke, orthopedic surgery, oncology, pediatrics. No matter where you come from, no matter what's going on, our focus is always going to be on giving you personalized care."
— Jeannette Styles, RN, RiverBend ICU nurse and Lane County resident
"From the physicians to the nursing staff to all the allied health providers, everyone’s top notch. I feel privileged to be part of a such a highly skilled group who choose to live and work here, because it is such an engaging and close-knit community."
— Ashok Venkataraman, MD, RiverBend cardiovascular surgeon and Lane County resident
"Being a pediatrician is one the best jobs in the entire world. I work with people who put patient care first and work from a place of compassion every day. Seeing my patients and their families out and about is a fun extra layer to my profession."
— Leslie Pelinka, MD, RiverBend pediatrician and Lane County resident
“I feel great that my friends, my neighbors and my family live in a community where they're going to be in good hands. Having a facility such as ours in this part of Oregon is special. It serves Eugene, Springfield and the surrounding areas in ways that a community our size doesn’t typically have.”
— Kristena McAlister, RN, RiverBend NICU nurse and Lane County resident
Nationally recognized for quality
PeaceHealth’s demonstrated track record means you can feel confident that you’ll get safe, high-quality care for all your health needs, from primary care to complex conditions. You’ll find:
- Programs graded A for quality and safety, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Hospitals with a 5-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- A Level 2 trauma center at RiverBend, with 24-hour access to general surgeons and specialists.
- Surgical care recognized as among the best in the country by the American College of Surgeons.
- An inpatient rehab unit that Newsweek ranks as one of the West Coast’s best.
- A stroke center that uses the latest technology and earned Gold Plus recognition from the American Heart Association.
- A heart program that is the first in Oregon to be endorsed by the American College of Cardiology for offering advanced procedures.
Growing to meet your needs
You’ll soon see more ways that we’re meeting the healthcare needs of Lane County. Current and future plans include:
New hospital
$80 million investment in a 50-bed rehabilitation hospital. This partnership with LifePoint Health includes the region’s first traumatic brain injury unit.
Upgrades at RiverBend
Updates to support advanced heart care, advanced stroke care and regional trauma services.
Primary care
Opening a pediatrics plus clinic at Valley River and a family medicine clinic in Pleasant Hill.
Updated facilities
New imaging equipment for Florence and Cottage Grove communities and renovations to the Peace Harbor rehabilitation center.
Nursing jobs
Launching the PeaceHealth Institute for Nursing Excellence to support nurses throughout their careers.
Surgical care
Adding Northwest Surgical Specialists to PeaceHealth Medical Group to improve surgical services in the community.
Nearly 100 years of community care
PeaceHealth’s providers call Lane County home. We care about making the region a great place to live — for everyone. That’s why for nearly a century we’ve invested in not just caring for people when they’re sick, but also helping our community stay well.
In the past 15 years alone, we’ve put more than $1 billion toward health and wellness in the region, with more investments to come.
- Eugene Family YMCA donation: $1.25 million gift is part of a 10-year effort to improve community health. It includes establishing the PeaceHealth Wellness Center at the Y on 24th and Hilyard.
- Workforce development: Expanded nursing and respiratory therapy programs at Bushnell University and Lane Community College gives local students a pathway to good jobs in healthcare.
- Event sponsorship: Longtime support such as the Eugene Marathon, the Prefontaine Classic Youth Meet and the Eugene Emeralds Kids Run.
