Slocum Orthopedics will host a public Girder Signing event on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the construction site of its new Ambulatory Surgery Center on Chad Drive, east of and adjacent to the Coca-Cola distributor and KEZI.

The event marks an important construction milestone for the new physician-owned orthopedic surgery center, which is being built to expand access to surgical care, reduce wait times, lower patient costs, and keep more care local for Lane County patients.

Community members, project partners, local leaders, and media are invited to attend.

Event Details

What: Slocum Orthopedics Ambulatory Surgery Center Girder Signing
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: Girder signing begins at 10:00 a.m.; remarks begin at 10:30 a.m.; girder lift and placement to follow
Where: Chad Drive, east of and adjacent to the Coca-Cola distributor and KEZI
Who: Slocum Orthopedics leadership, civic leaders, project partners, community supporters, media, and members of the public

The event will include remarks from Slocum leadership and community partners, followed by the lifting and placement of the signed girder into the building structure.

Scheduled speakers include Jennifer Yeh, Eugene City Councilor for Ward 4; Dana Siebert, Managing Director of Onward Eugene; Brian A. Jewett, MD, President and Orthopedic Surgeon at Slocum Orthopedics; and Todd Salnas, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Slocum Orthopedics. Russell Roll, Ambulatory Surgery Center Administrator at Slocum Orthopedics, will provide welcome remarks.

Parking Information

Event parking will be available at several nearby locations along Chad Drive. Please park only in the designated lots listed below:

Eugene Christian School
2895 Chad Drive

Ekklesia Eugene
2897 Chad Drive

Chambers Media Center
2975 Chad Drive

Levi Strauss / PH Pulmonary
3125 Chad Drive

Street parking is also available on Shadowview Drive.

Guests are encouraged to allow a few extra minutes for parking and walking to the event site.

A New Facility Built for Orthopedic Care

Slocum’s new Ambulatory Surgery Center is planned as a 34,000-square-foot orthopedic surgery facility with eight fully equipped operating rooms and two additional operating rooms reserved for future expansion. The center is also designed to support outpatient procedures and 23-hour overnight stays, allowing Slocum to care for a broader range of orthopedic surgical needs in a dedicated outpatient setting.

Once complete, the new ASC will help Slocum double its surgical capacity, increase scheduling flexibility, and reduce pressure on regional operating room availability. The goal is straightforward: help patients receive timely, high-quality orthopedic care close to home.

“This is a meaningful moment for Slocum and for the community we serve,” said Todd Salnas, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Slocum Orthopedics. “The new surgery center represents a long-term investment in access, capacity, and local physician-led care. Signing and placing this girder gives our team, partners, and community members a chance to become part of the building in a very literal way.”

Continuing Slocum’s Commitment to Eugene

Slocum has served Eugene and the surrounding region since 1939. Over the decades, the practice has grown from a local orthopedic clinic into a regional center for specialized orthopedic care, while maintaining its independence and physician-led model. Slocum’s history includes longstanding contributions to sports medicine, orthopedic innovation, and community-based care in the Willamette Valley. The new surgery center continues that legacy.

“This facility is being built specifically for orthopedic care,” said Dr. Brian Jewett, President and Orthopedic Surgeon at Slocum Orthopedics. “It gives us the space, technology, and flexibility to care for more patients in the right setting, while maintaining the clinical decision-making and local accountability that are central to who we are.”

Construction on the ASC began following the project’s September 2025 groundbreaking. The facility is expected to open in spring 2027.