Relocate the Birth Center to RiverBend in 2009
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We, the undersigned Birth Center families, friends and supporters, wish to express our commitment to continued access to the PeaceHealth Nurse Midwifery Birth Center. Plans are behind schedule for the anticipated Spring 2009 relocation and we request the Board's leadership in putting the Birth Center's future on track.
Home to the only certified and Master's prepared midwifery group in Lane County, the Birth Center is also Oregon's only midwifery practice to earn the "Baby Friendly" designation from UNICEF and the World Health Organization in recognition of its superior breastfeeding support. The Birth Center's twenty-plus years of excellent outcomes reflect the outstanding mother-baby care practices currently recommended in the national healthcare discussion.
Approximately 20\% of Oregon births are attended by certified nurse-midwives versus 11\% in the rest of the country. Women select the Birth Center for its low-tech, high-touch prenatal, birthing and postnatal care including a weekly drop-in well-baby clinic. Providing mothers with support and resources, the Birth Center promotes personal and community health. Embodying PeaceHealth's mission to treat all people with compassion, the Birth Center offers care to expecting mothers regardless of ability to pay.
The Birth Center's close proximity to Sacred Heart Medical Center in downtown Eugene established a comfort level that has been the standard of care in our community for decades of healthy, happy families. It is imperative that PeaceHealth maintain this standard by completing the planned RiverBend Birth Center in 2009.
Home to the only certified and Master's prepared midwifery group in Lane County, the Birth Center is also Oregon's only midwifery practice to earn the "Baby Friendly" designation from UNICEF and the World Health Organization in recognition of its superior breastfeeding support. The Birth Center's twenty-plus years of excellent outcomes reflect the outstanding mother-baby care practices currently recommended in the national healthcare discussion.
Approximately 20\% of Oregon births are attended by certified nurse-midwives versus 11\% in the rest of the country. Women select the Birth Center for its low-tech, high-touch prenatal, birthing and postnatal care including a weekly drop-in well-baby clinic. Providing mothers with support and resources, the Birth Center promotes personal and community health. Embodying PeaceHealth's mission to treat all people with compassion, the Birth Center offers care to expecting mothers regardless of ability to pay.
The Birth Center's close proximity to Sacred Heart Medical Center in downtown Eugene established a comfort level that has been the standard of care in our community for decades of healthy, happy families. It is imperative that PeaceHealth maintain this standard by completing the planned RiverBend Birth Center in 2009.
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850 signatures
Goal: 100
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Sarah B
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please keep this vital resource for our community strong by making a commitment to keeping it strong.
1 December 2015
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Linda Bakerd
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I was present at the birth of my granddaughter at the Birth Center. It was a wonderful calm and quiet experience for the baby and the parents. Please keep the center open!
Zip Code
97403
29 November 2015
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Erika M
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The Birth Center provided me & my husband with a warm, caring environment. We felt very comfortable with all the staff & it was a wonderful place to help us bring our child into this world.
Zip Code
97405
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Bernadette C
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The services of the Nurse Midwifery Birth Center have been used by just about every mother I know in Eugene. I am surprised that NOT relocating the center is even being considered.
Zip Code
97402
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Tina B
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PLEASE let the Birth Center continue its many years of superior service to the newest members of our community.
Zip Code
97405
18 November 2015
836.
Mary Aj
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As a nurse I strongly value the choice of care offered by the outstanding providers at the birth center. Please facilitate the relocation of the birth center in support of the excellence midwifery care is known for in this community and around the world.
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