Eugene is the main healthcare hub for Lane County and much of central western Oregon, with a mix of hospital systems, specialty clinics, community health providers, pharmacies, and behavioral health services.
## Major hospitals and health systems - **PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend** — a major regional hospital in the Eugene-Springfield area, located in nearby Springfield; provides emergency care, surgery, trauma-related services, heart and cancer care, and a wide range of specialties. - **PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center University District** — PeaceHealth’s historic Eugene hospital campus; some services have shifted over time, so residents should check current operating status and service lines directly. - **McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center** — a full-service hospital in nearby Springfield serving the Eugene metro area, with emergency care, surgery, maternity, imaging, and specialty services. - **Eugene VA Health Care Center** — serves veterans in the region with outpatient and specialty services through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
## Clinics and medical groups - **Oregon Medical Group** — one of the area’s major physician groups, with primary care and specialty clinics. - **PeaceHealth Medical Group** — operates primary care and specialist practices across Eugene and Springfield. - **Community Health Centers of Lane County** — public clinics offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and preventive services, especially for underserved residents. - **White Bird Clinic** — well known locally for community-based medical, crisis, and social services, especially for vulnerable populations. - **Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette** — provides reproductive and sexual health services.
## Urgent care and walk-in care - Eugene has multiple **urgent care centers** run by local health systems and private providers, including walk-in clinics connected to PeaceHealth and independent operators. - Many neighborhood **primary care offices**, retail clinics, and telehealth options are available for non-emergency care.
## Mental and behavioral health - **Lane County Behavioral Health** provides public mental health and addiction services. - **White Bird Clinic** is a major local provider for crisis response, counseling, and low-barrier support. - **Looking Glass Community Services** supports youth and families with mental health and social service programs. - Private counseling practices, psychiatric services, and recovery programs operate throughout Eugene.
## Senior care and rehabilitation - Eugene has a range of **skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, memory care centers, and rehabilitation providers** serving older adults and patients recovering from illness or surgery. - Post-acute and rehab services are available through hospital-affiliated and independent providers in Eugene and Springfield.
## Pharmacies - National chains such as **CVS** and **Walgreens** operate in the area. - **Safeway**, **Albertsons**, and other grocery pharmacies provide prescription services. - Independent and specialty pharmacies also serve the community.
## Public health - **Lane County Public Health** is the key public agency for vaccination, communicable disease response, environmental health, maternal-child health, and community wellness programs. - The **University of Oregon** contributes through health education, research partnerships, and student health services.
Residents often use Eugene and neighboring Springfield as a single healthcare market, with many major services located across both cities.
