PeaceHealth receives grant to enhance its neurological care

CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT

SPRINGFIELD – Time is critical when treating medical conditions affecting the brain, including strokes and aneurysms. The longer a patient goes without treatment, the greater the chance of irreversible damage. 

Thanks to a $1 million grant from the Runnin’ Wild Fund of Oregon Community Foundation, this month PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend upgraded its minimally invasive neurosurgery equipment, called a neuro biplane.

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart at RiverBend’s neurointerventional team treats…