OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital

03/31/2026

Child Life Specialists make patients laugh, comfort them when they're upset and create a safe space for families during a hospital stay. By bringing comfort and warmth, they help make the hospital feel a little more like home. They're some of the most beloved members of our hospital team (with our dogs of Doernbecher close behind 🦮💞). During , we're so grateful for everything they do, every single day!

03/31/2026

03/30/2026

This , we’re celebrating the people who make hope feel possible every single day at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. 🎈💕🌈✨Because behind every diagnosis is a child, a family, and a team that shows up with compassion, expertise, and unwavering care.

For 6-year-old Izzy, that team has been by her side since the very beginning — from being born early to navigating life with hydrocephalus, a condition that requires ongoing monitoring and care. Now a kindergartener, Izzy fills every room with laughter and light. Her journey isn’t over, but thanks to the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff at Doernbecher, she faces each day with courage, joy, and possibility.

💙 Has someone at Doernbecher made a difference for you or someone you love? Celebrate them with a note of gratitude and a gift in their honor: https://bit.ly/4bX77TO

03/27/2026

Fresh Child's Play GO Karts are now at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland 🧡💚

These co branded units are part of our longstanding partnership with Child’s Play, bringing more play and connection to kids in hospitals.

03/25/2026

Get ready for the 2026 LEAP kayaking trip with Doernbecher! The Life Expanding Adventure Program (LEAP Wilderness Programs) takes kids recovering from serious illness on an unforgettable multi-day whitewater rafting journey. Each year, Doernbecher patients can take part in this exciting wilderness adventure. 🛶🏔️

Join us! Reach out to DCHLEAP@OHSU.edu for more.

03/23/2026

A dog a day keeps the doctor away, is that the saying? 🦮🤭💕 Our Hospital Facility Dog Casey is always ready to see patients. She even got to hang with Simon after his appointment.

Do you like to visit with our dogs around the hospital?

03/23/2026

The acclaimed animation studio is celebrating the upcoming release of their latest film, Wildwood, with a citywide art trail for Portlanders to enjoy.

03/19/2026

Everyday items can be poisonous. Items like detergent pods, cleaners, mouthwash, soap, or medicines should never be left out.

🧼Always close lids and caps tightly.
🧼Keep products stored up, away, out of sight, and preferably in a locked box or locking cabinet.
🧼Use child-resistant containers whenever possible, but remember nothing is 100% childproof.

If anyone swallows a product or gets it on their skin or in their eyes, call us at 1-800-222-1222. It’s fast and free to call!

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03/18/2026

03/10/2026

Every year Spirit Halloween and Spirit of Children go above and beyond for patients with our Child Life program. 🔮💜

Through checkout donations, costume gifts for patients, and a frightfully fun family party at the hospital, they make the fall season a little more fang-tastic.

In their 2025 campaign, they raised an incredible $216,461 for Doernbecher’s Child Life program — bringing comfort, joy and a little Halloween magic to kids and their families. 🔮✨

Thank you for helping make the hospital a little less scary and a lot more spirited!

03/05/2026

Izzy brings the sunshine with her wherever she goes. ☀️

At 6 years old, she’s biking, trying new sports and cracking jokes that keep her whole family laughing. But what you might not see is the strength behind that smile.

Before she was born, Izzy suffered a stroke that led to hydrocephalus. She’s had six brain surgeries before the age of 3 and now bravely navigates seizures — all while hitting milestones and lighting up every room she enters.

Her parents call her resilient. Outgoing. Unstoppable.
“She just always tries to do her best,” her mom says. And she does — with more personality than most of us could pack into a lifetime.

This year, Children's Miracle Network named Izzy a 2026 Local Champion, honoring the courage of kids treated at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Through every surgery, every setback and every checkup, her family knows exactly where to turn.

Izzy’s journey isn’t over and neither is her joy. If her first six years are any indication, the sky truly is the limit. 💛

03/04/2026

Across the ocean and beyond borders, our commitment to kids’ health knows no distance. 🌊 ❤️‍🩹

For nearly 15 years, specialists from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Doernbecher Children’s Hospital have partnered with providers in American Samoa to expand pediatric cardiac care — treating children, training local clinicians, and sharing lifesaving education that will ripple through generations.

But this isn’t just about heart care. It’s about empowering communities, strengthening local expertise, and making sure every child — no matter how far from home — has the chance to grow up healthy and strong. 💪♥️ Read more: https://bit.ly/47dcSv3