Photo one: Smiling baby with cleft lip holding foot in hands. Photo 2: Smiling toddler in swimsuit and shallow water.

Eleanor’s cleft story

Three-year-old Eleanor was born with cleft lip and palate and has had two surgeries to repair it. We sat down with Eleanor’s mom, Elizabeth, to learn more about their family’s cleft journey at...

Side by side photos: First shows a smiling baby looking at a fish tank, second shows baby in mother's arms in front of Doernbecher Children's Hospital.

Haley’s craniosynostosis journey

When she was a few months old, Haley was diagnosed with a condition called unicoronal craniosynostosis. Haley, who is now 13 months old, had surgery at OHSU Doernbecher this spring and is finishing...

Two parents holding child outside. Photo of same child smiling with a pacifier in a hospital waiting area.

Jackson’s retinoblastoma story

When he was 9 months old, Jackson was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma (a type of eye cancer that begins in the retina). We sat down with Jackson’s parents, James and Kaitlyn, to learn more...

Side-by-side photos of smiling baby wearing nasal cannula and holding stuffed animal. Photo of same baby with two smiling adults, all three wearing sunglasses.

On this journey together: Cece’s heart story

After a prolonged NICU stay, Cecilia (better known as “Cece”) received a diagnosis of pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS), a rare cardiovascular condition. Over the next few months, Cece underwent two...

Small child lights menorah with help from two adult family members

Navigating grief during the holiday season

In the coming days and weeks, many families are either celebrating or preparing for Hanukkah, the winter solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the new year. The holiday season centers hope, joy,...

Group of masked healthcare workers surrounding someone who has just completed a marathon. He's wearing a medal and holding flowers. Someone in the back holds up a sign that says "Matt Pozsgai you rock!!! From 9N." They are standing in front of a building entrance.

Chasing fearless: Matt’s marathon story

Matt Pozsgai celebrated his 28th birthday by running from his home in Salmon Creek, Washington, to the front doors of OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Each step of the 27-mile trek was filled...

Healthcare worker in mask sits in playroom holding toys

2022 Gifts for good

We depend on our community to help make the holidays special for kids and families, and your generosity makes an enormous difference. If you’re in a position to support OHSU Doernbecher...

Child's hands coloring a coloring sheet.

Supporting children in their grief

Loss is a normal and inevitable part of the human experience, but when it comes to supporting children in their grief, it can be hard to know where to begin. This month, OHSU Doernbecher staff join...

Infant with cleft lip wrapped in blanket, baby smiling with two parents holding her

The little girl who could: Charlie’s cleft story

Charlie was born with a craniofacial disorder called complete unilateral cleft lip and palate. Now 13 months old, Charlie has undergone several procedures and surgeries to correct her cleft. We sat...

Side-by-side photos of girl in hospital bed and a young adult in a hospital bed.

Transitioning to adult CHD care: Elizabeth’s heart story

Gaining independence with managing one’s own medical care is a process that most people must experience as they become adults. For those who receive specialty care, the process – called...