At Doernbecher, we will support your family as well as treat your child's GI condition. Our pediatric gastroenterology team will make sure you find the services and resources you need.

On this page, you can find:

• Links to information and resources about GI conditions
• Nutrition guides tailored to common dietary needs
• A list of Doernbecher programs and services for patients and families

Learn more about the most common GI symptoms in children and when to see a doctor:

• Pediatric abdominal pain 
• Pediatric constipation

Doernbecher nutrition guides

• Diarrhea nutritional therapy
• Dietary tips to help with abdominal pain
• High calorie snacks and recipes
• High calorie egg- and dairy-free ideas
• High calorie food additions for dairy, soy and nut-free diets
• High calorie food additions for gluten-free and dairy free diets
• Ideas to increase calories in your toddler’s diet
• Lactose-controlled food list
• Low-fiber nutrition therapy
• Milk-avoidance nutrition therapy
• Nutrition therapy for kids with multiple food allergies
• Soy-avoidance nutrition therapy
• Tips for increasing calories in your child’s diet

OHSU services

Rood Family Pavilion: A home away from home for families who need to travel to Doernbecher for medical care.

Doernbecher amenities: We want your visit to Doernbecher to be comfortable and welcoming. Learn about our family lounges, play areas, resource center and more.

Child life specialists: Our specialists offer support to all the children in your family, not just patients.

Animal-assisted therapy: Our certified therapy dogs provide comfort to kids who need to stay in the hospital.

Social workers: Emotional and social support is available for your child and family. We can connect you to financial resources, transportation, housing and more.

Hospital school program: Professional teachers keep children learning while they are in the hospital.

Spiritual services: Support is available to people of all faiths to cope with the challenges that may come up when a child is sick.

Palliative care: Our programs helps children with serious conditions live full and meaningful lives, even when the future is uncertain.