The drive of Eneida Nemecek, MD
Eneida Nemecek, MD, MS, MBA, is a pediatric oncologist, researcher and professor who is determined to whittle the number of childhood cancers down.
Impact Area: Children's Health
Kids and their families come to OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital from across the region to receive the best pediatric care when they need it most.
Why they chose OHSU: Bob Macauley, M.D.
Bob Macauley, MD, is the medical director of the Doernbecher Bridges Pediatric Palliative Care Program. We asked him why he chose OHSU and why pediatric palliative care is his passion.
Freestyle 2018: Aiden
Aiden Barber is a friendly force of nature who loves sushi, LEGO, and playing Xbox with his pals. His shoe is a tribute to the special people in his life, like his cousin Michael, who’s currently serving in the Army. “Michael is a hero to me, because he’s so brave,” explains Aiden. “So I made […]
Freestyle 2018: Payton
Remember Payton Fentress’ name, because this talented young athlete has set his sights on a baseball career. A true sports fan, his shoe is a walking hall of fame, paying homage to some of the greatest moments of his favorite teams. (Like the championship dates of the Portland Trail Blazers and the Chicago Cubs.) Payton […]
Freestyle 2018: Chloe
Chloe Swientek is a spunky, self-proclaimed tomboy with an awesome sidekick—her goofy yellow lab, Clarke. (His paw prints are featured prominently on her shoe.) “I love Clarke because he’s really good at snuggling and he’s always so happy to see me when I come home from the hospital,” she explains. Chloe’s shoe also has an […]
Freestyle 2018: Joey
An epic battle is being waged on the soles of Joey Bates’ shoes—a battle between two galactic chickens. (Stay with us here.) This creative kid decided to combine his passion for Star Wars with his love for chicken, so he designed an evil chicken character from the dark side, and a heroic chicken from the […]
Freestyle 2018: Donovon
Donovon Dinneen was only two years old when he was struck with a rare bacterial infection that quickly spread throughout his body. Doctors only gave him a 10 percent chance of survival; to save his life, they had to perform partial amputations on all four of his limbs. But here’s the thing about Donovon: this […]
Freestyle 2018: Kirsten
Ask Kirsten Brown about her most prized possession, and she’ll be quick to reply: “My brand-new heart.” Kirsten received her transplant in 2016 after developing dilated cardiomyopathy and suffering a stroke. Since then, she’s had to learn how to walk and talk all over again. These days, she’s continuing to work hard in physical therapy […]
Understanding ADHD: A Q&A with researcher Joel Nigg, PhD
Over the past decade, OHSU has built a unique, world-class ADHD research program that’s looking at the disorder from every angle – and finding promising answers. We sit down with Joel Nigg, Ph.D., the Director for the Division of Psychology at OHSU, to discuss his extensive ADHD research. Part I: Dr. Nigg talks about the […]
Randall Jenkins, MD, receives Talwalkar professorship
Pediatric nephrologists are a rare and special breed. While adult patients generally come in one size, these kidney specialists work with preemies as small as one kilogram – and teenagers with their own set of health challenges. But there are far fewer pediatric specialists than adult nephrologists, and kidney centers reside in urban centers, so […]
