Christopher Ponce Campuzano was born in a small fishing town on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. His parents made tortillas; his dad also worked in the fields. It was a simple life without many opportunities — until his parents decided to move the family to the U.S. in search of a better life for their […]
Liam Directo is a driven, lifelong learner. An ambitious goal-setter. A passionate OHSU School of Nursing student. And a courageous advocate for transgender people. Their go-getting, fearless attitude has put Directo on a mission to improve the health care system — by working to provide accessible transgender-affirming care as a transgender person. Shifting the culture […]
Ella was born with a broken heart. She was immediately transferred to Doernbecher where her specialized health teams surgically pieced the two pieces of her heart back together.
Note: The following profile appeared in the November 2019 issue of Onward Magazine, just prior to Mr. Casey’s passing. We are grateful for his generous and steadfast support of the Casey Eye Institute. Paul Casey cares deeply about the OHSU Casey Eye Institute. Not a surprise: His family name is on the building. But you […]
When children undergo intense medical treatment at Doernbecher, families often say that their care team at Doernbecher—particularly the nurses—made all the difference in their experience. Nurses build incredible bonds with kids and their caregivers during a time when they need support more than ever. When kids are feeling fragile, overwhelmed and scared, nurses are there. […]
We’ve all heard the saying: When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. One remarkable teen girl has embraced that sentiment quite literally — and has raised thousands of dollars for OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in the process. Fourteen-year-old Elle Fischer was born with hemifacial microsomia, a rare condition that affects the development of the lower […]
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