Shopping #PrimeDay? Our Child Life team put together an Amazon wish list with toys, crafts, books and other activities that help bring joy to our patients and make the hospital an easier place to be. If you're able to help, we would appreciate it: amzn.to/3WrYES8

"It almost brings a new purpose to robotics.” 🤖 #TBT to our visit from Mostly Operational, a high school FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team, and Lake Monsters, students from Lakeridge and Lake Oswego High Schools. Learn more via the Lake Oswego Review bit.ly/3Sayi4w

Our friends at Dairy Queen are changing kids’ health and bringing hope at OHSU Doernbecher this #MiracleTreatDay on July 25. When you buy a BLIZZARD Treat at participating DQ locations, $1 or more goes to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals like ours. 🍦

Charlie was born with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate and received care at OHSU Doernbecher. She’ll turn 3 in a couple of months and is doing great! This #NCCAPM, take a moment to learn more about Charlie’s story: bit.ly/4dhpyBV #NCCAPM2024 #CleftStrong

Did you know an average of nine kids per day are treated at U.S. hospitals for window falls? It's impossible to watch children every minute, and it only takes a few seconds for a child to fall out of an open window. Tips to help keep your family safe: bit.ly/3WpqUDN

August received treatment at OHSU for his cleft lip and palate starting when he was about a month old. His aunt Grace had his same surgeon, Dr. Lori Howell, perform her own lip repair within two months of August's surgery. bit.ly/3WJMBQe #NCCAPM #NCCAPM2024 #CleftStrong

Fill a #MiracleBucket and help #ChangeKidsHealth at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital! Visit Ace Hardware Aug. 2-4, buy a bucket for $5 and receive 20% off on almost anything that fits inside! Your $5 will go to Doernbecher, a member hospital of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. #MyLocalAce

#CoralinesCuriousCatTrail features 30 sculptures from a variety of local artists, including a design by Rosie, a curious and clever 9-year-old who doesn't let anything slow her down. Learn more about Rosie and the art trail: bit.ly/46zUJX2 LAIKA

An OHSU News study found #WhiteNoise and #PinkNoise provide a small but significant benefit for children and college-age adults with #ADHD or high ADHD symptoms. news.ohsu.edu/2024/08/09/whi…

"[Social media] can quickly develop into dependency, relying on it for social connection, which can then lead to challenges with anxiety, depression, disrupted sleep, concerns around self-esteem.” –Dr. Karina España (via @Fox12Oregon) bit.ly/3M1V9f5 @Olson_Karli

Calling all superheroes! Step out and support the annual Hero-Up Race on Aug. 31. Hero-Up raises money to fund research to improve care and outcomes for kids with brain cancers and has raised $280K+ for our Pediatric Brain Tumor Bank. Learn more: bit.ly/3yGuSQz

"We hope this change signals to community members that their children’s health and wellness is a top priority." A new effort seeks to improve the health care system for young patients for both immediate development benefits and long-term health outcomes. bit.ly/4fNynW8

We’re excited to share that OHSU Doernbecher PICU Administrative Coordinator Stephanie was selected to paint her design on a cat sculpture for #CoralinesCuriousCatTrail! Sculptures will be auctioned off with proceeds donated to Doernbecher. ❤️ Learn more: bit.ly/3STBylg

One of the Nourish program's missions is to prevent hunger for caregivers during hospitalization. This season, fresh fruit from the OHSU Farmers Market is available on our "Dolly Trolley!" 🍒 You can donate to Nourish here: bit.ly/3QMdoI8 #OHSUVolunteers

We had a great turnout for our inaugural picnic event for patients and families from our Cleft and Craniofacial clinics! It was fun to see kids and families interact with one another and with faculty and staff over food, ice cream and games! More photos: bit.ly/3Mjsoe2

Meet Mizton, one of 31 #CoralinesCuriousCatTrail sculptures throughout downtown Portland. All sculptures will be auctioned off with proceeds donated to Doernbecher. (And Mizton was designed by Laura, a registered dietitian at OHSU News!) Learn more: bit.ly/3XmkA1B

How cool are these shirts celebrating our Hospital Facility Dogs? Doernbecher team members recently received shirts designed by artist Mark Smith and provided by donors in recognition of how hard our faculty and staff work. ❤️ #TBT #DBDavis #DBCasey

Each week, the Nourish program purchases fresh produce from venders at the OHSU News Farmers Market to distribute – free of charge – to families at Doernbecher. Your donation helps Nourish support local agriculture and families in our hospital: bit.ly/4e6rCgk

Sadly, childhood cancer is the leading cause of death due to disease in kids today. The State of Oregon and the city of Portland have both proclaimed September 2024 #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth. 💛 Governor Tina Kotek City of Portland, OR

"Life is always surprising me. It is difficult. It is unfair. It is beautiful. Some days I scream up at the sky. Other days I stare up whispering ‘thank you’ with tear-soaked eyes. Every day, I am grateful.” More: bit.ly/47dNBQ8 #NICUAwarenessMonth