Dietitian Q&A: What is “baby-led weaning?”
First things first: What is baby-led weaning? Baby-led weaning is a method of feeding babies complementary foods (i.e., foods other than breastmilk or infant formula that are introduced to provide...
Category: Nursing
Returning to the OR: Alyssa’s Doernbecher story
We sat down with OHSU School of Nursing student Alyssa to learn why she is pursuing a career in nursing. Read her story in her own words below! My symptoms started when I was about 7...
Generations of strong nurses
They say nursing is more than a career – it’s a calling. For one family, it’s a calling that has been passed down from generation to generation – and it all started at OHSU Doernbecher in...
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...
Doernbecher NICU staff create ‘Kangaroo Covers’ for parents and babies
In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a simple touch between a parent and baby can have such a meaningful significance that it is too wonderful for words. Several months ago our staff in the...
Congratulations, Allison Franco, March of Dimes Pediatrics Nurse of the Year!
What is a nurse? Nurses are professionals in the health care field who combine the fine art of caring with scientific skills and knowledge. Allison Franco, R.N., B.S.N., coordinator of the OHSU...