Doctors say hospital leadership dismissed allegations that the chief hospital executive was overstepping his license to weigh in on clinical decisions. After that, PeaceHealth officials launched a process to find a new provider for its emergency departments.
Tag: PeaceHealth’s emergency department controversy
PeaceHealth decided in February 2026 to replace Eugene Emergency Physicians — the group that has staffed its RiverBend emergency department and other ERs in Lane County — with out-of-state ApolloMD. PeaceHealth’s announcement of the change set off a controversy in the community. Here is an archive of our coverage:

