Navigating sickle cell disease: Isaiah’s story
The Diagnosis August 8, 2018. Two weeks to the day of Isaiah’s birth, as promised. OHSU is calling me. First ring. I know what this is. It is the results of his newborn screening. Second...
Category: Hematology/Blood Disorders
From Doernbecher to Tanzania
Pediatric hematologist/oncologist Dr. Sue Lindemulder knows that families are families, no matter where they are in the world. For the last three years, Dr. Lindemulder has organized and led a...
A Q&A with Pediatric Hem/Onc nurse Lily
Happy Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day! We appreciate our incredible nurses every day of the year, but wanted to show some extra love for the RNs who care for our Hem/Onc...
Celebrating tenacity: Doernbecher Hospital School Program graduation 2015
Every year, students from all grades in our Hospital School Program participate in a graduation ceremony. Like any end-of-year convocation, there’s pomp and circumstance, smiles and tears and...
A ‘purrfect’ pair: Meet Doernbecher volunteers Huck and Carol
You'll know Doernbecher volunteer Huck Finn when you see him. Huck is a quiet, laid-back cat with a "checkered past," according to his owner, Carol Markt. His age is unknown, but Carol...
Doernbecher’s Child Life specialists: “We’re here for you and you can do this”
This Child Life Month, we’re celebrating the team that supports the emotional and developmental needs of children and families while they’re at Doernbecher. Below, Child Life specialists Peggy...
Finding bravery at Doernbecher
If you’ve been to Doernbecher recently, you may have noticed some new faces outside the 10th floor pediatric hematology/oncology clinic. These “Brave Bots,” designed and created by local artist...
Doernbecher Fanconi Anemia specialist invites you to walk/run for a cure
As pediatricians we care for children with a wide spectrum of illness and injury. Some of them are life-threatening, some more mundane, most heal. Children grow, parents are grateful and...
Introducing Nike Doernbecher Freestyle designers for 2013 — Daniel Peña
2013 marks the 10th anniversary of Doernbecher Freestyle, and there’s plenty to celebrate. Since the program began, 58 shoes have been produced, each representing the life of a very special...