Background & Community Involvement:
The HIC was initiated by a community event in October 2019 that included 70 individuals involved in local helping professions. Ongoing meetings included representation from Lane County Human Services, Springfield Family Physicians, Center for Family Development, Trillium Community Health Plan, Eugene/Springfield EMS, Springfield Treatment Center, Ideal Option, Lane County Community Health Centers, Centro Latino Americano, Oregon Social Learning Center, Laurel Hill Center, Willamette Family, Pacific Source Community Solutions, Orchid Health, Shangri La, Center for Family Development, Capitol Dental, White Bird, Looking Glass and South Lane Mental Health. As of Fall of 2024, the HIC is no longer convening due to the fact that numerous community based committees promoting a more integrated healthcare system are now functioning on a regular basis.