Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center

Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center is a non-profit healthcare provider based in Portland, Oregon, that has been registered to receive federal awards since 2001. As a tax-exempt corporate entity classified as both a hospital and non-profit organization, Legacy Emanuel has contributed significantly to healthcare delivery, medical research, and community health programs through its long-standing relationship with government agencies. The hospital provides a wide range of medical services, conducts cutting-edge research, and implements healthcare initiatives for the federal government through various contract and grant awards.

Legacy Emanuel's federal contract work has primarily focused on providing specialized medical services and supporting research initiatives. In 2020, the hospital was awarded a purchase order by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide STAT reference laboratory testing services for the Eugene, OR Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. This contract, valued at $6,455.51, demonstrates Legacy Emanuel's capability to offer critical diagnostic services to federal healthcare facilities. Additionally, in 2022, Legacy Emanuel received a sub-contract under a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prime contract to investigate the safety and community uses of psychedelics. This project involved collecting and sharing de-identified patient data from electronic health records on emergency department visits and hospitalizations related to hallucinogen use, showcasing the hospital's involvement in cutting-edge medical research and data analysis.

Legacy Emanuel has been awarded numerous federal grants, primarily in the areas of medical research and healthcare services. The hospital has received multiple R01 grants from the National Eye Institute for projects advancing glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, including studies on optic nerve head imaging, blood flow dynamics, and novel therapies. For example, a recent $1,921,002 grant aims to investigate the relationship between localized visual field loss from glaucoma and its impact on patients' quality of life and daily functioning. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has funded research on cocaine addiction and memory, while other grant-funded work includes studies on hearing loss in older adults, stem cell therapies for optic neuropathy, and services for child abuse victims. Legacy Emanuel often collaborates with academic partners like Oregon Health & Science University, University of California campuses, and Washington State University on these grant-funded projects. The hospital also receives funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Department of Justice for various healthcare initiatives and community support programs.