OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital

02/14/2026

💝 Happy Valentine’s Day from our NICU twins 💕

02/13/2026

Thank you so much Gwenevere’s Gift....and Buzz Lightyear! 🧑‍🚀🌌💚

02/12/2026

Roses are red 🌹
puppies are sweet 🦮🦮
your hospital Valentines 💌
have a special treat! 💘

Hospital Facility Dogs Casey & Darby delivering smiles — two paws at a time! 🐾🐾💞

02/11/2026

When your child is fighting cancer, the last thing parents should have to worry about is their next meal. 💙

We at OHSU Doernbecher are thrilled to have Feeding Families Foundation help caregivers stay nourished, present, and focused on what matters most: their child. Thanks to their generosity, caregivers of pediatric hematology and oncology patients and their families may receive upwards of three meal trays per day in the hospital. Caregivers of children admitted for transplant are eligible regardless of income.

Because caring for a child starts with caring for the caregiver. 🍽️ 💞 You can help us reach even more families by donating to the Feeding Families Parent Plate Fund through OHSU Foundation: https://bit.ly/4ksEEcz

02/10/2026

This moment was for every heartbeat we’re working to protect. 💙

Thanks to the power of philanthropy, our team completed the first cardiac procedure in our new Hybrid Operating Room — built with patients and families at the center, where every heartbeat and every second matters. Because of the generosity of credit unions across Oregon and Southwest Washington, who pledged $5 million, children now have access to some of the most advanced, life-saving pediatric cardiac care between San Francisco and Seattle.

This isn’t just a new space. It’s a safer, more seamless experience for patients — bringing pediatric surgery and cardiac care together in one room, so teams can act quickly and precisely without added risk.

We’re proud to share this milestone during American Heart Month. 🫀 Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)

02/06/2026

A little Friday fun for our favorite furry staff. ❤️💕🐾🏩🦮🌈 Collect all 3.

02/04/2026

Meet Everest. True to her name, her short life has already been an extraordinary journey — marked by courage, resilience.

Everest is medically complex and incredibly fragile. After weeks of thoughtful conversations with her care team — and a recent setback from infection — her family made the difficult decision to move forward with a tracheostomy. Both the tracheostomy and Broviac line placement were successful and Everest is recovering great! These tools are crucial to provide Everest stable breathing support, allow medications, labs, and daily care to be delivered more safely and comfortably, with fewer pokes. Every decision continues to be guided by Everest’s comfort and quality of life, surrounded by the love and support of her family.

“While we don’t know how much time lies ahead, our goal is to make that time meaningful — focused on comfort, connection, and, we hope, moments at home,” her parents share. They continue to feel deeply supported by the love from friends, family and the folks they meet at OHSU, even during PT. 🛶 🎶 💛 Video by mom.

01/22/2026

For decades, the science has been clear: routine childhood vaccines save lives. OHSU pediatric infectious disease experts are reaffirming that when vaccine-preventable diseases rise, the impact on our community is real — more hospitalizations, missed school days, and preventable illnesses.

We remain aligned with the American Academy of Pediatrics and West Coast Health Alliance (Oregon Health Authority) in recommending the full immunization schedule. It’s safe, effective, and one of the most powerful ways to protect kids and their families across Oregon.

“We know, based on decades of evidence, that vaccination is a safe and highly effective way to help keep your kids healthy," Dr. Dawn Nolt, division head of pediatric infectious diseases at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Doernbecher Children's Hospital.

📲 https://bit.ly/4qBRgAk

01/22/2026

01/20/2026

✨ Meet Michael ✨ He was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that destroys the protective coating of nerve cells in the brain. His early diagnosis qualified him for a potentially life-saving treatment: a stem cell cord blood transplant. After chemotherapy to prepare his body, Michael received a cord blood transplant at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital when he was 4 months old.

Thanks to donations like yours, Michael had access to experts in multiple pediatric specialties during his 200-day hospital stay for treatment of a rare genetic condition.