Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for kids?
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for kids 12+? How do we know? Visit our COVID-19 vaccine page for more information or to make an appointment. Yes, the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer) approved for children...
COVID-19 and infant care: Your questions, answered
Caring for a newborn is challenging for many reasons – but adding a pandemic to the mix often means extra stress. We sat down with Dr. Angela Douglas, a NICU and pediatric hospitalist who cares for...
Tiny big moments: the story behind Foxbox
It all started with a baby and his fox. In July of 2019, Cypress had just turned 4 months old. His pediatrician sent him to the OHSU Doernbecher Emergency Department, where his mom, Kat,...
Embracing Compassion, building community
Every Saturday, children affected by pediatric cancer and their families gather at a small farm in Sherwood, Oregon. On Sundays, local community members come together to do farm maintenance and help...
Preventing poisonings at home
The Oregon Poison Center at OHSU received more than 50,000 calls from families and healthcare providers in our service area in 2020. The majority of poison exposure calls came from families who...
Your child’s ‘second brain:’ the brain-gut connection, explained
Every parent has wondered, “Why is my child’s stomach hurting? Is there something seriously wrong? How can I help them feel better?” Abdominal pain is one of the most common childhood...
Every sneaker has a story
2019 was a big year for Ethan Ellis: he got a new heart, and he designed a Nike sneaker. Ethan was born with a congenital heart defect called hypoplastic left heart syndrome. He underwent three...
Q&A: Kids and the COVID-19 vaccine
As COVID-19 vaccines become available, parents and caregivers have a lot of questions about how best to keep their kids healthy and well. Below, our experts answer some frequently asked...
Finding community at camp
Twelve-year-old Alijah was born with a congenital heart defect called hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). He’s been treated at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital since he was born, and has...
A walk down memory lane (in some pretty incredible Doernbecher Freestyle sneakers)
Since 2003, nearly 100 young designers – all who have faced serious illness or injury – have participated in the Doernbecher Freestyle program to create internationally renowned Nike footwear and...