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 […]
In 2005, Angela and Ryan Fischer were like any first-time expectant parents: thrilled, nervous and excited to welcome their baby daughter Elle. A 3D ultrasound during Angela’s three-month checkup revealed some slight distortion around Elle’s jaw, but with 3D technology being so new at the time, it just seemed like an imaging glitch. In fact, […]
At age 2, Eli faced a cancer almost never seen in kids that age. Fortunately, his team at Doernbecher was ready to meet the challenge.
Teen Jeopardy! champion Avi Gupta was inspired to share $10,000 of his winnings with the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute for pancreatic cancer research in honor of Alex Trebek.
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