2017 in review: Doernbecher’s top stories
We rounded up 10 of the most-read blog posts from 2017. Take a look to see if there are any that you missed! 1. '13 Reasons Why' poses risk to Oregon youth The television series “13 Reasons...
Category: Pediatric Residents
The power of immunization
I am a millennial, and as a member of the generation that includes the children of baby boomers, I’ve been spoiled. Our generation hasn’t seen the kids wearing braces as a result of polio. We...
2016 in review: Doernbecher’s top stories
Safety first! Tips and tricks to keep kids safe and healthy reigned supreme on our blog this year – from Pokémon GO to laundry detergent packets. At OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital, we are...
Laundry detergent packets: convenient or catastrophic?
If I could describe the emotion in one word surrounding my first pediatric ingestion admission, it would be fear. On all levels. We were admitting a 3-year-old male after he accidentally ingested a...
Let’s talk about gender
This article was written by Katie Vaughan and illustrated by Sol Linero. It originally appeared in the Portland Monthly 2016 Kids’ Health Annual magazine. When kids are bombarded with...
2015 in review: It’s all about the patients
Social media is great for connecting families, patients, employees, donors and community members with one another and with the hospital as a whole. We love sharing Doernbecher stories and news to...
A letter from one ‘well child’ to another
A few weeks ago, pediatric resident Dr. Antwon Chavis wrote a blog post called "11 things your 'well child' wants you to know." This week, he's back with a letter for all the other 'well children'...
11 things your ‘well child’ wants you to know
Growing up with an autistic brother had its fair share of rises and falls. But the impact he has made on my character, virtues and spirit continues to surprise me every day. When I was around 12,...
Fun in the sun that’s healthy for the skin
With the heat wave finally receding, now's the perfect time to take your children outdoors and enjoy all the beauty of the Northwest. While staying active, experiencing nature and getting more...
2014 in review: small patients, big stories.
It's difficult to capture and share even a fraction of the amazing stories that happen every single day at OHSU Doernbecher – and you know what? This is a marvelous challenge to face. From...