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.
George and Janet Boldt like to insist that they are the main beneficiaries of their philanthropy. “Doernbecher Children’s Hospital is one of our favorite charities. We’re learning so much and meeting so many interesting people who are doing worthwhile things. We’re definitely getting more back than we’re giving,” said George. George and Janet founded and […]
There were only four doctors in the small Idaho town where Jennifer Williamson lived in 2003. So when her infant son, Logan, stopped eating, she took him to their family physician. Logan was losing weight and his doctor noted he had failure to thrive. The question was: why? A trip to the hospital in Boise […]
When Macey was five, her parents got the call no family expects. Brain cancer — a tumor the size of two golf balls. But they knew Macey had an amazing team behind her. As Dr. Nathan Selden, one of the country’s best pediatric brain surgeons, told them: “This is what we do. We’ve got this.” […]
Nothing stops Kya Blake. When she was seven, an ordinary trip to the beach almost killed her. A sneaker wave buried her under a log. Kya’s skull was fractured, her heart stopped and her lungs filled with sand. First responders described her as lifeless. But nothing stops OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital either. When Kya arrived […]
Kids and families in the Northwest have one of the best pediatric hospitals — right in their backyard. For 90 years, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital has proudly offered the most comprehensive range of pediatric health care services in the region. That exceptional level of care is one reason why U.S. News & World Report has […]
Treatments for childhood cancers are harsh on kids’ bodies. While survival rates have improved dramatically over the last few decades, quality of life has not. Therapies such as chemotherapy and radiation can lead to learning disabilities, nerve damage, fertility issues and other health problems. OHSU cancer researchers are working to change that. Monika Davare, PhD, […]
This collaboration between Nike, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and University of Oregon raised funds and awareness for childhood cancer.
Laura Schroeder came into the world as a question mark. How had she made it this far? Laura’s parents, Nanny and Ron Schroeder of Chiloquin, Ore., had been in suspense for several months. It was painful. “I’ll never forget it,” said Nanny. “We went to Medford for an ultrasound when I was seven months pregnant […]
On Sept. 9, 2017, the University of Oregon hit the field in a uniform designed by three young cancer survivors. From the helmet to the cleats, every part tells a story.
Overall, cancer in children is rare. But Joe, Ethan and Sophia battled the two most common types: brain tumors and leukemia. Here are six things to know about the pediatric cancers they faced: All brain tumors are cancer. All brain tumors are eventually fatal or disabling without treatment. Brain tumors are the 2nd most common […]
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