Posts Tagged ‘OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital’

Kids Making Miracles founder believes ‘kids can do things adults can’t.’

My story with Doernbecher began over 20 years ago when my daughter, Beckie Child, was 16 years old. At the time she was a popular, athletic and vibrant teenager at Parkrose High School. One day at basketball practice, Beckie had a great deal of pain in her leg. My wife, Geri, and I took her to the doctor and were told we needed to get to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital as soon as possible. Beckie’s doctor … Read More

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Posted by: Tamara Hargens-Bradley in Advocacy, Cancer, Fundraising/Philanthropy, Outreach
On: Thursday, May 2, 2013
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OHSU Doernbecher’s cancer team supports bill to restrict children’s use of tanning beds

The pediatric cancer team at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital joins the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute in its support of House Bill 2896, which restricts children younger than 18 from using tanning devices, unless proof of a physician exemption is provided. Read Dr. Brian Druker’s call to action on the 96,000 Square Miles blog and let us know your thoughts: “Our children deserve stronger protections from cancer-causing tanning devices.” Linda Stork, M.D. Robert Neerhout Professor and Head Division … Read More

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Posted by: Tamara Hargens-Bradley in Cancer, Outreach, Public Health, Safety, Teenagers
On: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
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OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital

OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital

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