Mari Gibson, LAT, ATC, certified athletic trainer at Marist Catholic High School, has been named the regional nominee for The 2017 “” 2018 Newell National Athletic Trainer of the Year Award.  In partnership with local leading orthopaedic practices, such as Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Eugene and Springfield, The 2017 “” 2018 […]

Funded by a donation from the physicians and surgeons at the Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, at least six $1,500 college scholarships will be awarded in May to Lane County’s most promising high school seniors from The Slocum Research & Education Foundation. This scholarship opportunity is available only to local high school seniors […]

  Funded by a donation from the physicians and surgeons at Slocum Center for Orthopedics Sports Medicine, this annual scholarship opportunity was available to Lane County high school seniors who are interested in pursuing health-related education and training. The 2018 Slocum Scholarship recipients are among the most geographically diverse, with equal representation from schools outside […]

Supported by contributions from the currently practicing orthopedic surgeons and doctors at Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, the Slocum Research & Education Foundation is pleased to accept applications for the 2018 College Scholarship Program for High School Seniors. In 2017, the Slocum Foundation awarded $1,500 to six talented and well-rounded students who plan […]

The Slocum Research Education Foundation is pleased to sponsor Healthy Moves’ annual fundraising event — Fall, Fashion, and Fitness on Friday, October 20. A favorite annual fundraiser, Healthy Moves is celebrating being active in the Eugene community for six years! The night will include dessert and silent auction of items donated by local businesses and […]

The combination of slippery pumpkins and sharp knives can be dangerous! Use caution during the Halloween season, and take steps to prevent hand injuries when carving.

Dr. Brian Jewett has succeeded Dr. Thomas Wuest as practice president at Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Jewett has practiced his specialty of hip and knee replacement with the Slocum Center for over fifteen years and has served as a leader at Slocum, local hospitals, and local and national organizations. He is […]

Our very own Dr. Michael Koester discussed concussions and The Slocum Research & Education Foundation’s September 23 concussion conference on KEZI! The focus of the event will be on sport-related concussion care for youth and local primary care providers, therapists, athletic trainers, allied health professionals, coaches, educators, and school counselors conference will all be in […]

The Slocum Research Education Foundation will host a concussion conference this fall on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 8:00 a.m. The focus of the event will be on sport-related concussion care for youth. The conference for primary care providers, therapists, athletic trainers, allied health professionals, coaches, educators and school counselors aims to prevent long-term complications after […]

Mark E. Mildren, MD, fellowship-trained adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgeon, has joined Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Mildren will begin seeing patients in clinic on Sept. 8 at the practice’s office on 55 Coburg Road in Eugene, Ore. Patients in need of specialized joint replacement or hip and knee care are […]