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Shriners Hospitals for Children — Portland is changing lives every day through state-of-the-art pediatric orthopaedic care. Listen to interviews from physicians, clinicians, patients, and their families on all the ways the Portland Shriners Hospital has been helping kids be kids, since 1924.

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    Understanding Chest Wall Deformities: What Parents Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025


    In this episode, Dr. Garret Zallen, M.D. a pediatric surgeon at Shriners Children's Portland, explains chest wall deformities and the importance of early detection. Learn about pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum, and Poland syndrome, and discover how these conditions can be treated effectively to enhance your child's quality of life.

    Women in Medicine with Dr. Raney

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024


    In today's episode, we sit down with guest Ellen Raney, surgeon at Shriners Children's Portland. Dr. Raney is an esteemed and experienced provider with Shriners Children's as she is also former Chief of Staff of Shriners Children's Hawaii. We talk with Dr. Raney, as we dive into her career journey and the topic of women in science and medicine.

    All About Our Medical Staff with Dr. Bernstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024


    Shriners Children's Portland has been making a significant impact in the field of pediatric orthopedics for 100 years, providing exceptional care to children in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Today we are joined by special guest Dr. Bernstein, Chief of Staff at Shriners Children's Portland, to discuss his personal career journey, as well as the incredible work being done by the medical team at the hospital.

    Keeping Kids in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024


    Welcome to Healing Heroes PDX – a Shriners Children's Portland podcast! Joining us today is Jessica Martschinske, MA, ATC/L, athletic trainer at Shriners Children's Portland, as we explore invaluable strategies to prevent injuries in young athletes. From understanding the risks of early sports specialization to implementing effective injury prevention techniques, we aim to equip families with the knowledge they need to keep their kids safe and thriving in the sport they love. Whether your child is a budding soccer star or a future track and field champion, this episode promises invaluable insights to ensure their well-being on and off the field. So, tune in, as we navigate the terrain of children's sports safety with our guest, Jessica.

    Introducing Dr. Paranjape

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024


    Today, we talk to Chinmay Paranjape, MD, the newest addition to the medical staff at Shriners Children's Portland. Stay tuned to learn more about Dr. Paranjape!

    Shriners Children's Portland Celebrates 100 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024


    2024 means that Shriners Children's Portland is celebrating 100 years serving families the Pacific Northwest! In 1924 Shriners Children's Portland opened its doors, creating a legacy of extraordinary care . In the past century, Shriners Children's Portland has touched an incredible amount of lives – from patients and staff members, to volunteers, the founding fraternity, Shriners International and community members. Today, we talk with Deserae Dorton, Marketing and Communications Manager at Shriners Children's Portland, about the 100 years of care the hospital has achieved.

    I'm Just Small, That's All

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023


    Every year on October 25, International Dwarfism Awareness Day celebrates little people. The day also spreads awareness for achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that causes dwarfism. We are here today with Kali Braithwaite, former patient of Shriners Children's Portland Chief of Staff, Robert Bernstein, M.D. Dr. Bernstein was a part of Kali's medical team in Los Angeles, and the two have maintained a relationship after Dr. Bernstein made the move to Shriners Children's Portland. We are excited to dive in with Kali to talk about her life, her medical experience with Dr. Bernstein and Dwarfism Awareness Day.

    Promoting Kindness Despite Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023


    As reported by the National Bullying Prevention Center, children with disabilities are three times as likely to bullied than the majority. That's why Shriners Children's Portland has joined the conversation and is hoping to raise awareness to this important issue. We are here with Catherine McClellan, Ph.D., to discuss ways to prevent bullying and promote kindness.

    Muscular Dystrophy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023


    A quarter of a million children and adults are living with muscular dystrophy, a broad term that describes genetic disorders that cause progressive weakness in the muscles. Shriners Children's Portland offers comprehensive care for children with muscular and neuromuscular conditions. Using innovative technology and a collaborative approach, their multidisciplinary team works with families to provide the highest quality care. September is National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month, and we are here today with Kathryn Fuchs, MD, to discuss the disorder and other frequently asked questions.

    Why Does Sleep Matter to Your Child's Mental Health?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023


    Did you know that sleep duration and quality have a direct impact on mental health? For children, their developing brains can be especially impacted. Dr. McClellan, child psychologist at Shiners Children's Portland, explains the importance of fostering good sleeping habits for your child's mental wellbeing, and how exactly the two are connected.

    Bone Density in Children

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023


    Shriners Children's Portland offers comprehensive care for children with low bone density, weak bone and other conditions associated with fragility fractures. Using innovative technology and a collaborative approach, their multidisciplinary team works with families to promote growing healthy bones. We are joined with Lindsey Nicol, MD, to discuss the importance of bone development in children and discuss other frequently asked questions.

    Dr. Bayomy Talks Sports Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023


    To learn more the Shriners Children's sports medicine program, we are joined by Ahmad Bayomy, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Children's Portland.

    Brachial Plexus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022


    Nerve injuries in children may occur during birth and they can sometimes be hard to identify. Dr. Krister Freese discusses the symptoms and treatment options of brachial plexus injuries, how to keep an eye out for signs, ways to prevent this type of injury, and more.

    Chest Wall Conditions in Female Patients

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022


    Medical conditions affecting the chest wall of patients can sometimes go undiagnosed in females, resulting in prolonged symptoms and a delay in receiving treatment. Shriners Children's Portland specializes in orthopedic care, including chest wall conditions in children and teenagers. Today, we're joined by Kimberly Ruscher, M.D., pediatric surgeon who specializes in chest wall conditions.

    Clinical Research

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022


    Dr. Susan Sienko shares a look inside the clinical research department at the Portland Shriners Hospital and how their research informs effective treatment practices.

    In Motion: The Role of Gait Analysis in Treatment Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021


    Dr. Ellen Raney explains what 'gait' means, and how gait abnormalities can impact a child, and the treatment options available.

    The Best Defense is a Good Offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021


    Dr. Dominique Laron discusses common sports injuries in children, prevention, and treatment options.

    No Hay Límites para Cuidar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021


    Susy Molano, CMI explica los diferentes tipos de servicios de apoyo disponibles para familias con dominio limitado del inglés.

    A Parent’s Perspective: Chest Wall Conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021


    Andrea (Dee Dee) Dolp, an on-call physical therapist at the Portland Shriners Hospital and parent of a patient who underwent chest wall care at the hospital, reflects on the treatment and care that was given to here son Davis, as well as discussing the condition itself.

    Bravery Ladder: Tool to Address Medical Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020


    Catherine McClellan, PhD,discusses her role in helping provide psychological support for children experiencing anxiety while receiving medical care.

    What is Trauma-Informed Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020


    Nurse Educator Maggie Gould discusses trauma informed care, and how the hospital setting can effect children that have suffered from trauma and anxiety issues.

    Speech Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020


    Diana Deaibes discusses the speech therapy program at Shriners Hospital.

    Radiology & Imaging

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020


    Richard Bennewate, manager of Radiology at Shriners in Portland, discusses their advancements in the field of radiology, and what makes their processes unique compared to other children's hospitals.

    How to Become a Patient at the Portland Shriners Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020


    Aimee James explains the process of becoming a new patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Portland.

    Hip Conditions & Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020


    Dr. Dominique Laron discusses the hip specialty program at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Portland.

    Leg Length Discrepancies in Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020


    Dr. Heather Kong discusses leg length discrepancies in children, symptoms to look out for, and medical care provided at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Portland.

    Coping Through Recreation & Leisure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020


    Portland Shriners Hospital recreational therapist Caroline Scott talks about building coping skills for large and small life events through recreation and leisure time.

    Behind the Red Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020


    Dr. Josie Davidson explains the detailed surgical process; what to expect prior, afterward, and recovery.

    Caring for Skeletal Dysplasia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020


    Dr. Robert Bernstein explains what skeletal dysplasia is, how common it is, warning signs, and treatment options available.

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    Meet Dr. Laron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020


    Dr. Dominique Larson shares his favorite part of his work, what drew him to Shriners Hospital-Portland, and what he likes to do in his free time.

    Cerebral Palsy Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019


    Dr. Jeremy Bauer explains what cerebral palsy is and how it affects the brain and body, the signs parents should look out for, the importance of early detection, and the services provided at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Portland.

    Child life Services: Helping Kids Cope

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019


    Susan Gallegos explains what a Child Life Specialist does, common techniques used to help children cope, and the different support groups available at Shriners Hospital for Children-Portland .

    Brace Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019


    Todd Dewees shares the difference between an orthotic and prosthetic device, the types of in-house orthotics and prosthetics services offered, the types of resources offered at Portland Shriners Hospital for Children.

    We've Got the Upper Hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019


    Dr. Krister Freese discusses the different conditions treated that affect a child's upper extremity and the different services provided at Portland Shriners Hospital for treating upper extremities.

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    Parent Profile; Family-Centered Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019


    A parent of a patient, Mick Stevens shares why he decided to have his daughter cared for at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Portland, why he decided to join the parent advisory committee, and some of his favorite memories at the hospital.

    We've Got Your back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019


    Dr. Michelle Welborn shares the most common spinal deformities and Scoliosis, the treatment options available, and the importance of early detection.

    Meet Dr. Fuchs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019


    Dr. Katie Fuchs shares a fun fact about herself as well as some hobbies outside of work, what drew her to Shriners Hospital for Children, and her philosophy of care.

    The Opioid Epidemic and the Pediatric Population

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019


    The ongoing opioid epidemic typically refers to adults, but children and adolescents undergoing surgery are at risk of dependence and addiction to opioid medications as well. Dr. Ellen Raney explains how this affects the pediatric population and the devastating statistics surrounding the opioid epidemic. She shares with listeners the many different approaches for pain management that physicians are using when dealing with children in pain. Dr. Raney is a member of the Advocacy Committee of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) This is her publication, “Raney EM, van Bosse HJP, Shea KG, Abzug JM, Schwend RM.  Current State of the Opioid Epidemic as it Pertains to Pediatric Orthopaedics From the Advocacy Committee of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.  J Pediatr Orthop. 2018 May/Jun; 38(5) e238-244”

    Meet Dr. Bernstein!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019


    Listen in to hear more about Dr. Bernstein, chief of staff at Shriners Hospital for Children-Portland.

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    Meet Dr. Sussman!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019


    Dr. Sussman talks a little about his professional and private life.

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    Meet Dr. Kong!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019


    Dr. Heather Kong shares what led her to pediatric orthopedics, her philosphy of care and what she enjoys in her free time.

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    Meet Dr. Welborn!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019


    Dr. Michelle Welborn shares what drew her to Shriners Hospital for Children, what her hobbies are, and her favorite part of her work.

    Meet Dr. Freese!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019


    Dr. Krister Freese shares his passions outside of work and what he likes to do in his free time, what led him to Shriners Hospital for Children as well as his philosophy of care.

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    Meet Dr. Bouton!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019


    Listen in as Dr. Daniel Bouton shares a bit about himself, his family, hobbies and love of medicine

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    Meet Dr. Bauer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019


    Listen in as Dr. Jeremy Bauer shares his passions, why he decided to become a doctor at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Portland, and his philosphy of care.

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    Meet Dr. Krajbich!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019


    Listen in to hear more about Dr. Joseph Krajbich's hobbies, his favorite part of his work, and why he was drawn to Shriners Hospital for Children-Portland.

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    Meet Dr. Aiona!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019


    Dr. Michael Aiona shares his hobbies outside of hospital, what led him to focus on pediatric orthopaedics his favorite part of his work.

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    Meet Dr. Raney!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019


    Dr. Ellen Raney shares her philosophy of care, what drew her to Shriners Hospital for Children, and a fun fact about herself.

    Meet Dr. Roy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019


    Listen in as Dr. Dennis Roy shares a bit about himself, his family, hobbies and love of medicine

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    Strength in Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019


    Dr. Robert Bernstein shares the breadth of services offered at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Portland, the many specialists involved and what makes them unique among children's hospitals.

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    Back In the Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019


    Dr. Jeremy Bauer discusses common sports injuries. He shares information on fractures, treatment options available and tips to prevent them.

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