Five ways to help prevent eczema this winter
We’re having a beautiful fall this year! In true Oregon style, our weather went from warm and dry to cold and rainy. The cold weather brings changes to our daily lives. Inside, we’ve turned the...
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Matters of the heart
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...
How to beat bedwetting
This article was written by Scott Henjum and originally appeared in the Portland Monthly 2017 Kids’ Health Annual magazine. First, the good news: Most kids grow out of it. If your child...
Lice do’s and don’ts
This article was written by Allison Jones and originally appeared in the Portland Monthly 2017 Kids’ Health Annual magazine. Six tips for treating the itchiest of childhood problems from OHSU...
The vaccine low-down: Protecting your children against chickenpox, meningitis and more
This article was written by Katelyn Best and originally appeared in the Portland Monthly 2017 Kids’ Health Annual magazine. From DTap to measles, mumps and rubella, the list of vaccinations...
Four water safety tips everyone should know
Drowning occurs with shocking frequency. According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of preventable death in children ages 1-4 in the U.S., and it's second only to motor vehicle crashes in...
Your scoliosis questions, answered
OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital provides team-based care and the latest techniques for children and teens. Our multidisciplinary spine team includes Dr. Scott Yang, Dr. Christina Sayama and Dr....
Doctors Day Q&A with Dr. Casey Seideman
In celebration of National Doctors Day (March 30, 2017), we sat down with Casey Seideman, M.D. A pediatric urologist, Dr. Seideman takes care of kids and young adults with diseases and disorders of...
Meet ‘Candlelighters for Children with Cancer’
This year, Candlelighters for Children with Cancer marks its 40th anniversary. Below, Candlelighters Executive Director Jackie Groah shares how the organization got started and who it serves....
The healing power of art: CHAP at OHSU Doernbecher
Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP) has been spreading joy at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital for 10 years. We asked CHAP Lead Hospital Art Teacher Sharon Jaye Perrins to tell us more...