It all adds up
Thousands of little moments comprise the vast, far-reaching impact of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute.
Category: Patient Care
Foresight, calm and empathy impact family’s birth story and NICU stay at OHSU
Ricki and Nick Schoepp are grateful for the care they received as they navigated their son Zack’s premature birth and NICU stay at OHSU.
Specialized treatment for complex abdominal cancer saves OHSU patient’s life
When Lisa Sayer learned she had appendix cancer that was spreading through her abdomen, she looked to the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute.
Doernbecher gaming specialist offers fun, distraction, normalcy for young patients
Doernbecher patient gaming specialist Justin Wooley uses the power of video games to give young patients a sense of normalcy and distraction.
Casey Eye Institute gives sight, hope to child with rare eye condition
Thanks to the OHSU Casey Eye Institute, 2-year-old Silas, who was born with a rare eye condition, has the ability to see.
Paving a lifelong path for pediatric patients
Mortuma Murry is the provider lead at Doernbecher Children Hospital’s PATH Program, which prepares pediatric patients to take charge of their own care as they enter adulthood.
Supporting empathy in serious illness care
Rick Gustafson knows firsthand the importance of compassionate health care. Rick’s wife, Susan, passed away after a 10-year battle with lymphoma, which inspired his gift to the OHSU Center for Ethics in Health Care.
World traveler gives back after beating cancer
After undergoing a novel, high-risk surgery to remove her pancreatic cancer, Robin Pettersen is back to international scuba diving.
Biking toward healing after MS diagnosis
OHSU patient Kim Steenslid reflects on her MS diagnosis and how physical activity keeps her going.
Meet the designers: Doernbecher Freestyle 21
Meet the six patient designers of Doernbecher Freestyle 21: Sergio, Molly, Raegan, Khovny, Oli and Zach
