In Oregon, sports physicals are required every two years for children to compete in school athletics or organized sports. But there’s more to these exams than checking the required boxes before...
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...
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...
Every week, a small blond boy walks through the double doors of OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital’s hematology oncology clinic. It’s Axel, and he’s here for his “muscle juice” (an...
Playful fitness is possible for kids with heart conditions For parents of children who live in the shadow of a congenital heart problem, even simple activities can cause a knot of anxiety. Even...
This article was written by Scott Henjum and originally appeared in the Portland Monthly 2017 Kids’ Health Annual magazine. To test or not to test? Parents of teen athletes face this...
This article was written by Carin Moonin and originally appeared in the Portland Monthly 2016 Kids’ Health Annual magazine. The 1972 passage of Title IX, a federal law that prevents...
This article was written by Megan Haverman and originally appeared in the Portland Monthly 2016 Kids’ Health Annual magazine. While in the past high blood pressure in children has usually been...
Tim LaBarge serves on the board of Merry Heart Children's Camp. He's also a photographer in Portland. Below, he shares some special moments and memories from Merry Heart Children's Camp....
Hello! It’s Doernbecher Freestyle patient-designer Jacob Burris here. My shoe designs are coming along great. I hope that they are going to blow your minds!!! I wanted to share a little...
