Health Care Services for Elders in Springfield, Oregon

With a growing senior population, health care services for elders in Springfield, Oregon are on the rise as well. There are so many choices and options, in fact, that it may be overwhelming and difficult for individuals and families to decipher where to turn. Fortunately, most health care facilities can provide you with information and referrals about other community services. Here are some important resources to know about in Springfield:

Mckenzie Willamette Medical Center is located at 1460 “G” Street, for the time being, although the hospital is planning a move in the future. For more information about services available at Mckenzie Willamette, the website is www.mckweb.com or you can call 541-746-4400.

Sacred Heart Medical Center and PeaceHealth health care services are located in various locations throughout neighboring Eugene – but the organization is building a new campus in Springfield and plans to move in 2007. You can access information about the hospital and care providers at www.peacehealth.org or call 686-7300. The PeaceHealth Center for Senior Health is a fantastic resource for seniors (although it may take awhile to get an appointment because it is so popular and necessary!). This center specializes in geriatric care and community based health care services. Call 687-6234 or look for the link on the PeaceHealth website: http://www.peacehealth.org

Lane County’s Senior and Disabled Services is located at 1015 Willamette Street in Eugene, but they provide services for Springfield residents and the facility is easily accessibly by bus. The telephone number is 682-4038 (541), the website is www.sdslane.org. Senior and Disabled Services administers services for seniors, such as Senior Connections, Meals on Wheels and a Family Caregiver Program, and can also provide referral information to health care services. Additionally, you can access public disclosure files for other facilities and services in Lane County.

Lane County Public Health is at 135 E. 6th Avenue, across the street from the Eugene Hilton. They hold flu shot clinics in the fall and winter and can provide other health care services to the general public. The phone number for Lane County Public Health is 682-4013 (http://www.lanecounty.org)

If you are looking for home-based services or would like more information about what sort of health care services are available, Marquis Home Health and Marquis Care are good Springfield resources. Marquis Home Health can be reached at 685-0100 or http://www.marquishomecare.com and Marquis Care can be reached at 736-2700 or www.marquiscompanies.com.
Another wonderful community resource for Senior health is Willamalane Senior Adult Activity Center. The center is located at 215 West “C” Street and not only provides activities for adults, but is a good referral resource for other available services and programs within the Springfield community. You can call them at 726-4361 or the website is www.willamalane.org.

If you are a veteran of the armed services, there are Veteran’s Administration services in nearby Eugene. The Veteran’s Administration Clinic is at 100 River Avenue and can be reached at 607-0897. Lane County Veteran’s Services can be reached at 682-4191 and they can help with filling out paperwork and determining what sort of veteran’s benefits an individual may qualify for.

In addition to health care services, Springfield is home to many support groups and support organizations. You can also access information at the state level by contacting Oregon Health Care Decisions at 1-800-422-4805 or the website at www.oregonhealthdecisions.org. This organization can provide information and forms for various senior health concerns.

For additional referrals and resources, be sure to ask your physician or health care provider. Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers and other health care professionals can be good resources for elder health services in the Eugene area.