Barbara Wade, a 76-year-old Reedsport native, had been a commercial fisher and sailor for 30 years when debilitating osteoarthritis pain in both shoulders left her unable to even lift a dish off her counter. Faced with the threat of losing her independence, Barbara decided to seek medical help. After one doctor told her nothing could […]

Congratulations to Emily Jane Anders from Willamette High School, Cathlyn Medina with Sheldon High School, and Garrhett Nelson with Creswell High School for being the recipients of the 2015 Slocum Foundation Scholarship! These three college bound high school seniors possess a high caliber academic achievement and clear commitment to their schools and the community. Click […]

Dr. Brick Lantz, Slocum Center for Orthopedics Sports Medicine surgeon, along with other several other Slocum Center volunteers, recently returned from their fourth mission trip to Haiti. As the only orthopedic team out of approximately six that provide surgical care throughout the year, Dr. Lantz and his crew saw patients who have been waiting for […]

Slocum Center for Orthopedics Sports Medicine has been named the signature sponsor for the Oregon Triple Crown series of cycling events. The first of the three annual events took place on May 31, in Cottage Grove. The second event will take place on August 2, at Philomath, and September 26, at Waldport, Oregon. “Due to […]

Governor Kate Brown just signed House Bill 2876, Turner’s Law. This new law creates minimum education, certification and continuing education standards for surgical technologists working in Oregon! The Board of Directors of the Oregon State Assembly of the Association of Surgical Technologists has decided to name this law, Turner’s Law in honor of Slocum’s own, […]

Jeffrey M. Tuman, MD, fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, is joining Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine on August 31, 2015. Patients in need of specialized sports medicine care are encouraged to call 541.743.4102 to schedule an appointment. As a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, Dr. Tuman’s expertise includes a wide variety of advanced […]

Shinshicho Hospital in Shinshicho, Ethiopia, is now up and running and utilizing donated X-ray equipment from Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Since opening in July of 2015, the hospital has treated more than 3,500 patients, seeing 100 to 150 patients per day. Patients can receive inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services. The hospital lab […]

Michael C. Koester, MD, ATC, sports medicine doctor at Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, recently wrote an article for The Register-Guard regarding concussions in young athletes. Click here to read the full article in The Register-Guard.

We are proud to have recently partnered with the Eugene, Cascades Coast Sports Commission to sponsor the first annual Athletic Trainer of the Year Award! This award will recognize a local Athletic Trainer who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to working with Lane ESD student athletes, and the winner will be presented with their award at […]