2012 Doernbecher News
Doernbecher named #3 Most Admired Healthcare Company, OHSU named #1 DEC 2012
More than 1,800 CEOs around Oregon named Doernbecher Children's Hospital as the third most admired health care company in the state.
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Expert offers parents advice for talking about school, mall shootings with kids DEC 2012
Doernbecher Children's Hospital Child Psychiatrist Ajit Jetmalani, M.D., has some advice for parents in discussing the recent tragedies in Newtown, Conn., and the recent Clackamas Town Center shooting.
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Featuring Doernbecher Freestyle, pediatric epilepsy, and other news DEC 2012
Doernbecher Next (previously Hero News) is a publication for donors and friends of the Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation.
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99.5 The Wolf Hosts Radiothon to Benefit OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital DEC 2012
Tune in to 99.5 The Wolf on December 13 & 14, 2012 as we broadcast live from the hospital for the 12th annual Radiothon. Read more
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Holiday safety tips from OHSU Doernbecher and the Oregon Poison Center NOV 2012
Holiday celebrations are coming up, with children home from school and visiting family and friends. During the excitement, remember to keep your family safe from holiday-specific risks. More
OHSU Doernbecher nurse honored for work caring for children at the end of life NOV 2012
Caring for seriously ill children and their families is difficult work – something most people hope they never have to face. But for OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital nurse practitioner Kathy Perko, it’s a calling. More
Do dirty pacifiers make babies sick? NOV 2012
Dr. Ben Hoffman says he can't think of an infection a child has had that he would link to a pacifier.
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Astoria High Schol senior’s project is a gift for the children NOV 2012
Jennifer Mandujano has organized a toy drive for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital all while going to school and helping to care for her siblings as her mom battles brain cancer.
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Nike, Doernbecher join forces to create shoes, raise money NOV 2012
Approximately 8,000 Nike employees have assisted on the Doernbecher shoe project since its launch nine years ago. Learn more
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After horrible news, a new leg and an optimistic attitude NOV 2012
Caitlyn, a 12-year-old from Vancouver, shares her story, looks forward to recovery from bone cancer.
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Child car seat maker recalls 60,00 seats NOV 2012
Dr. Ben Hoffman, a leading car seat safety expert, says it's great to see they are acting so quickly after only three incidents.
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OHSU Doernbecher: Caring for Kids OCT 2012
Portland Family Magazine interviews physician-in-chief about what makes OHSU Doernbecher special.
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Hope for Kids with Cancer: What's New & Promising OCT 2012
Drs. Linda Stork and Suman Malempati say more and more children are beating cancer.
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Neural stem cells study offers new hope for children with fatal brain diseases OCT 2012
New findings demonstrate potential to treat a wide variety of disorders that affect myelin. More
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New Oregon license plates help fight baby abuse OCT 2012
Thomas Valvano, M.D., director of OHSU Doernbecher's Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect program, says it's OK for new moms and dads to take a break when they feel stressed, overwhelmed.
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Spirit of Children group brings Halloween fun to Doernbecher OCT 2012
Spirit of Children brought Halloween fun to families and children at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
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Kids and parents share their Doernbecher stories OCT 2012
The best encouragement and hope sometimes comes from families who have faced similar situations. Doernbecher launches an online story portal to help families find and share stories of pediatric care at Doernbecher.
Doernbecher Children's Hospital receives $250,000 grant SEP 2012
OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland received a Hope Grant for $250,000 from the Hyundai Hope on Wheels program. The hospital is one of 41 pediatric cancer research centers across the nation receiving the gifts.
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Vitamin D in Pregnancy May Be Key for Baby's Brain SEP 2012
OHSU perinatologist, Leo Periera, M.D., discusses why adequate levels of vitamin D are important for moms and the need for more research into supplementation.
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Beaverton boy struggles with cancer, again SEP 2012
Sam Day and his family thought they had defeated cancer. A recently discovered lump on Sam’s right foot has brought them back to Doernbecher. In the midst of it all, Sam’s mom focuses on the positive.
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Justin Bieber tickets: Just what the doctor ordered SEP 2012
Doernbecher doctors and staff learn the ins and outs of Twitter and Justin Beiber - all to find the perfect present for a patient born with Alagille syndrome.
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Research study shows: sleep Training Won't Harm Your Baby SEP 2012
The study finds that there are no long-term emotional harms linked to two popular behavioral sleep interventions. Doernbecher's Dr. Kyle Johnson explains the results.
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Screening kids for high cholesterol AUG 2012
Pediatric cardiologist Laurie Armsby, M.D., recommends screening after age 2 and offers tips for a heart-healthy lifestyle.
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Douglas County Gives Back to Doernbecher AUG 2012
245 children from Douglas County were served by Doernbecher Childre's Hospital last year. Reisdents share stories and host a fundraiser.
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Obesity Gets an Early Start in the Womb AUG 2012
Researchers looking for underlying causes of obesity find surprising complexity. Studies at OHSU reveal links to prenatal diet.
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Doctor 40 miles away helps save baby AUGUST 2012
Dr. Katie Townes McMann at Oregon Health & Science University uses state-of-the-art telemedicine technology to help Silverton Hospital physicians save the life of a newborn.
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Excess Maternal Iodine Linked to Congenital Hypothyroidism JULY 2012
Dr. Kara Connelly and colleagues report on three cases of infants with congenital hypothyroidism detected through a newborn screening program. More
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Enjoy public fireworks and leave firecracking to professionals, doctor urges JULY 2012
When Dr. Ben Hoffman urges families not to set off their own fireworks, he faces one seriously tough challenge. More
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Pediatric surgeons extract an Alaska teen's brain tumor through his nose JUNE 2012
Rather than opening his skull and lifting his brain to reach it – long the standard practice but one fraught with danger – surgeons at Doernbecher Children's Hospital reach it through his nose.
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OHSU Doernbecher holds graduation for patients in its Hospital School Program JUNE 2012
The Hospital School Program helps patients keep up with their studies and stay connected to their local school districts throughout Oregon. More
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OHSU Doernbecher ranks among the nation’s best children’s hospitals JUNE 2012
Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children’s Hospital ranks among the best children’s hospitals in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2012-13 Best Children’s Hospitals.
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Vitamin C improves lung function in newborns of pregnant smoking women MAY 2012
Women unable to quit smoking during pregnancy can significantly improve the lung function of their newborns by taking Vitamin C daily. Read more
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Breastfeeding is best for moms and babies, but what about pacifiers? APRIL 2012
Hospitals are removing pacifiers from their newborn units to achieve '"Baby-Friendly" status, but researchers at OHSU Doernbecher believe more research supporting this recommendation is needed. Read more
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Trey Foote's amazing courage continues to inspire community, cancer research April 2012
The Trey Foote Foundation recently purchased a high-tech microscope for the Charles Keller Lab where pediatric cancer researchers are working round the clock for a cure.
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OHSU Doernbecher cancer survivor meets the man who saved her life April 2012
Bone marrow transplant patients and their donors are required to wait at least a year before they can become "un-anonymous." More
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Tips for parents struggling with their infant's sleep schedule April 2012
Dr. Holger Link shares some tried-and-true sleep regimens, but says parents should not worry too much about what you think they're "supposed" to do.
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Credit Unions for Kids has raised more than $8 million for Doernbecher APRIL 2012
The grass-roots fundraising efforts of the Credit Unions for Kids program in Oregon and Southwest Washington has become a model for children's hospitals nationwide.
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OHSU Doernbecher Launches Free Car Seat Fitting Station, Safety Checks MARCH 2012
Four out of five car seats are incorrectly used. Nationally child passenger safety technicians at the OHSU Doernbecher Tom Sargent Children's Safety Center can help families use car seats correctly for each and every ride. More
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Is your child ready for "The Hunger Games"? Tips for parents MARCH 2012
OHSU Doernbecher child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Craigan Usher says you know your child the best, but urges caution in kids younger than 13.
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Fetal Therapy Program at Doernbecher is One of a Kind in Oregon MARCH 2012
Cathy Cromett, nurse-coordinator, and Brian Shaffer, perinatologist, highlight what's unique about Doernbecher's new Fetal Therapy Program.
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Beaverton High School students take on cyber-bullying MARCH 2012
Nationally one in three children is threatened, or bullied, online. Doernbecher's Ajit Jetmalani provides tips for dealing with bullying.
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Small Magnets Pose Big Risk If Swallowed: Caution Strongly Encouraged MARCH 2012
Doernbecher’s Dr. Ben Hoffman discusses the serious problems ingested magnets can cause.
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Doernbecher Doctors With Advice for Every Age and Stage MARCH 2012
This Month’s Metro Parent includes interviews with Doernbecher’s Dr. Stout on early vision screening (page 10), Dr. Hoffman on burn prevention (page 12), and Dr. Long on preventing overuse injuries in young athletes (page 16).
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OHSU Doernbecher and PeaceHealth SW Medical Center Announce Partnership JAN 2012
A new partnership in neonatology services ensures critically ill newborns and infants in the region receive the highest quality, most advanced medical treatment close to home. Read more
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Oregon's new car seat law: postpones transition to a booster seat JAN 2012
Doernbecher pediatrician, Dr. Benjamin Hoffman, explains why parents are now encouraged to keep children in their car seats for as long as the seat will allow.
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Set a goal of 5-2-1-0 for your child to eat, exercise well in the new year JAN 2012
The Doernbecher Healthy Lifestyles Clinic joins other agencies promoting the 5-2-1-0 guidelines for children's daily nutritional and exercise goals.