Emergency department plans stir community discussion in Eugene

EUGENE, Ore. – The McKenzie Willamette Medical Center is moving forward with plans to open a new emergency department in West Eugene by 2027. This much-needed facility aims to address the lack of immediate emergency care in the area.

Dr. Jonathan Wright, the medical director overseeing the project, highlighted the critical need for this addition.

“As we’re all aware, you know, there is not immediate access to emergency care in the city of Eugene” said Wright…

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