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McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center has been named one of just 312 hospitals nationwide with a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection rate of zero, according to CMS data reported by Becker’s Hospital Review. The recognition reflects data collected...

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center has been recognized among Forbes’ Top Hospitals by State for 2026, earning a five-star rating—the highest overall quality mark on the Forbes scale. The rating reflects strong performance across patient outcomes, hospital best…

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center (MWMC) today announced that Mark Robinson has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective July 20. Robinson brings nearly 30 years of hospital operations and executive leadership experience to MWMC. Most recently, he served as CEO…

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center (MWMC) was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the second consecutive grading round by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This designates MWMC as a “Straight A” hospital…

Effective January 1, 2026, McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is in-network with Trillium Community Health Plan (Trillium). Through this agreement, Trillium members throughout Lane County have in-network access to hospital and clinic services at MWMC…

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center named to Forbes inaugural list of top hospitals for 2026. Forbes launched an inaugural quality ranking of U.S. general acute care hospitals Dec. 4, which analyzes data on outcomes, best practices, value and patient experience…

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center (MWMC) celebrates its 70th anniversary of providing care to our community. Brief History: Back in 1949, people felt a second hospital was needed in a community growing as rapidly as Springfield…

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center (MWMC) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit focused on patient safety and transparency. Leapfrog evaluates hospitals nationwide…

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center (MWMC) announces continued obstetric coverage after the departure of Oregon Medical Group OB/GYNs. Beginning November 1, the Women’s Health & Birth Unit will continue to provide 24/7 obstetrician coverage…

Medicare Guidance Available for Local Seniors. As more local residents become eligible for Medicare this year, Evanston Regional Hospital is committed to helping patients have the resources needed to transition smoothly from their current health plans…