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Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon plans to lay off its 75 employees as part of a consolidation. Three clinics will transfer to a larger regional affiliate in February 2027 to preserve healthcare access in the region.
Southwestern Oregon Affiliate Plans 75 Layoffs as Three Clinics Transfer
In a unanimous decision, Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon’s board approved ending operations and laying off its staff effective February 12, 2027.
Its clinics serving the Eugene-Springfield area, West Eugene and Medford will be transferred to its affiliate, Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, which currently operates nine health centers in Oregon and Washington.
Tidings Data Snapshot
The Planned Parenthood ConsolidationHealth centers in the announced February 2027 transition| Organization | Health centers |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Oregon affiliate | 3 |
| Columbia Willamette affiliate | 9 |
| Combined regional network | 12 |
The combined total includes the three transferring clinics; it does not represent 12 new clinics. The southwestern affiliate plans 75 layoffs, with affected employees encouraged to apply for positions with Columbia Willamette.
Source: Planned Parenthood affiliates DailyTidings.com
Around 60% of the affected employees are union members. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has been notified, and the southwestern affiliate will work with the union on the terms of the layoffs.
The larger Columbia Willamette affiliate encourages affected workers to apply for available positions at the clinics it is taking over.
Rising Costs and Reimbursement Pressures Drive Clinic Restructuring
About 70% of Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon’s patients rely on Medicaid. Because reimbursement levels are a significant factor in its finances, the organization said it was facing unsustainable financial pressures.
Medicaid reimbursement rates have failed to keep pace with the rising cost of providing care.
President and CEO Amy Handler indicated that while the affiliate had relied on large one-time donations and its reserves to remain operational, the organization was concerned about its ability to withstand further changes to Medicaid funding expected in 2027.
Consolidating its operations would allow resources to be distributed more efficiently, creating a more sustainable funding structure.
Regional Network Launches February 14 With Clinics Expected to Continue Care
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette will operate under a new name, Planned Parenthood of Oregon and Southwest Washington, on February 14, 2027.
The expanded organization will manage 12 health centers and provide telehealth services across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Patients are expected to continue receiving the same services at the existing locations, without disruption to appointments, medical records, insurance coverage or billing arrangements from the transition.
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