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Yoshi gets a “Yoshi valve” from Dr. Yoshi

Yoshua (better known as “Yoshi”) was born with a double diagnosis of Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) and a congenital heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot. Now 13, Yoshi receives care at OHSU...

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...

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,...

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...

Girl wearing mask at vision exam

Family health to-dos for the fall season

Is your family settled into your fall routine yet? Before things get too hectic, take some time to take care a few important health-related tasks – doing so now will help prepare you (and your...

Creating a balanced plate: Understanding teens’ nutrition needs

Teenagers navigate many different stressors that can impact their eating habits, and their nutritional needs are very different from those of younger children or adults. We sat down with clinical...

Mother holding baby with a cleft lip

A forever smile: Oliver’s Doernbecher story

Seven-month-old Oliver was born with cleft lip, a craniofacial disorder that occurs when the tissues that form a baby’s mouth and lips do not align. He had his repair surgery nearly two months ago....