Four questions with Cindy McEvoy, MD, MCR
Cindy McEvoy, MD, MCR, is a physician-scientist whose research focuses on improving lung function for preterm infants — even after they leave the hospital.
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.
A shelter in the storm
Despite the physical and emotional toll of frequent trips from Grants Pass to OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, there’s a bright spot for the Scherrer family: the Rood Family Pavilion.
Children’s Health
Your gift matters OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital is able to make a difference in the lives of so many kids because generous, passionate donors make a difference through the power of giving. Support from donors provides life-saving care and treatment to kids from across Oregon and beyond when they need it most. Doernbecher offers the […]
Community Programs
Hundreds of volunteers raise funds for OHSU and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital every year through annual programs. These programs are dedicated to providing the resources necessary to ensure that the children of our region receive the best medical care available. Learn more about how you can get involved through these vital programs that support the hospital […]
Meet the Designers: Doernbecher Freestyle XVII
These remarkable young designers have each faced serious illness and now have the opportunity to inspire others and help kids at the same hospital that changed their lives.
Sadie’s Fund supports families in the toughest times
A chance encounter inspires a compassionate gift. Sadie’s Fund is specifically designed to offer comfort to families at Doernbecher.
A Fearless Life
Matt Pozsgai describes himself as an ordinary guy with an extraordinary hunger for life. When he was 4 months old, he was diagnosed with the life-shortening disease cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic, progressive disease that affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs. Over time, cystic fibrosis limits a person’s ability to breathe. It’s […]
Fight through anything
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.
When kids are hurt, nurses are there
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. […]
Elle Inspires
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 […]
