Cascade Health

03/10/2026

"Do the things your 80-year-old self would regret not doing more of. Go slow, take small steps, and keep moving towards the things that feel good."
- Cascade Health Leadership Coach Kyra Freeburg

by Kyra Freeburg, Leadership Coach We are navigating stressful times – and many of us have a collection of stress management tools we’ve acquired over the years from friends, podcasts, books or social media. While there’s no shortage of ideas, there is a core group of best practices that are b...

03/05/2026

Who is the "Bird Lady" of Pete Moore Hospice House? Check out our latest blog post to read more about Holly (the aforementioned and lovingly nicknamed Bird Lady), our partnership with Wild Birds Unlimited, and how chickadees, towhees, juncos and finches are bringing color and joy to hospice patients. 🪶

Meet the “Bird Lady” of Pete Moore Hospice House

03/04/2026

Did you know Cascade Health's grief groups are open to all community members? Whether or not your loved one passed away in our care, we welcome you to a weekly safe space to share your grief and connect with others experiencing similar emotions.

Our next 10-week series starts next week (March 11/12) at Pete Moore Hospice House. Join us on Wednesdays, 5:00-6:30, or Thursdays, 11:00-12:30.

Questions? Reach out to Preeti at pfeist@cascadehealth.org.

03/03/2026

March is National Nutrition Month! 🥗Discover how healthy meals can power up your routine with advice from dietitian Lauren Chase of Cascade Health Diabetes & Nutrition Education.

Pro tip: When building healthy meals and snacks, try to pair at least two food groups together for more satisfaction. Alternate between food groups to get a balance of nutrients throughout the day.

Select one food each from at least two categories to make a balanced meal. At your next meal, pick two different categories to change it up. 🍅🐟🍏

02/27/2026

02/26/2026

Many of those whose lives have been touched by Pete Moore Hospice House wonder, “Who was Pete Moore?”

The hospice house is named in honor of J. Peter “Pete” Moore, a local businessman and philanthropist whose life was rooted in service to his community. Pete believed deeply in giving back - and in using business as a force for good. Through his leadership at Pepsi‑Cola Bottling Co. of Eugene (now Bigfoot Beverages), he inspired employees, colleagues and community leaders alike to join him in supporting quality, accessible health care for all.

“He felt it was a huge responsibility for business people to be involved and give back and improve their communities,” says his son, Andy Moore, current Co‑President of Bigfoot Beverages and a Cascade Health Board Member. “He instilled that in everyone around him - that we need to do this together, we need to do it for the community. And that’s really what the hospice house project was.”

Today, the Pete Moore Hospice House stands as a living reflection of that belief: a place where compassion, community and care come together - just as Pete envisioned.

02/24/2026

Beautiful cards from Letters for Rose, a group of South Eugene High School students who write letters for seniors to break isolation and create connection. We (and our patients) appreciate you! 🌹❤️

02/18/2026

Cascade Health is hiring an Occupational Therapist with hand therapy experience to join our outpatient rehab team! 🖐

In this role, you’ll evaluate and treat upper extremity conditions, develop customized care plans, and help patients restore function, reduce pain, and return to the activities they love.

What we’re looking for:
• Oregon OT license + CPR
• Hand therapy experience required
• CHT strongly preferred
• Strong teamwork and patient-focused care mindset

Join a mission-driven organization where you can make a real impact while growing your specialty skills.

👉 Apply today to help people live healthier, more independent lives. Find out more at bit.ly/hiringot.

02/17/2026

We are so proud of Diabetes & Nutrition Education Manager Tracy Beckmann, the 2025 recipient of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Oregon Distinguished Service Award. We know Tracy makes a difference in the lives of patients (and staff!) every day, and the recognition is well-deserved!

02/16/2026

February is American ❤ Month . . . and now that a certain heart-focused holiday is over, it's time to talk about the muscle in your chest that so much of your health depends on! Even little changes can make a difference for heart health - check out some of our favorite tips here.

02/13/2026

🌹Shoutout to Amber (right, with Cascade Health Volunteer Coordinator Preeti Yonjon-Feist) from Eugene Parks & Open Space, who gifted us some cuttings from the gorgeous rose bushes at Owen Rose Garden. They'll be a beautiful addition to the Pete Moore Hospice House gardens - stay tuned for pics later this year of our new roses in bloom!

02/12/2026

! When we stumbled across these old architectural drawings for Pete Moore Hospice House from more than a decade ago, we couldn't resist sharing. Since then, the vision has become a reality - the beautiful, lodge-inspired building is Lane County's only hospice house, with 14 beds, hospital-level care, and serene gardens for patients and families. It's only possible because of amazing community support, and we are so grateful. 💜💙