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Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation Board elects new members

March 29, 2011

The Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation today announced the incoming officers and new and returning members of its Board of Directors for 2011. Board officers: Ronald G. Brake, president. Mr. Brake is the director of sales for Moonstruck ...

Six-year-old brain cancer survivor leads $6 giving campaign for OHSU Doernbecher

February 17, 2011

WHAT With the words, “I want to give $6 because I’m 6 years old,” childhood brain cancer survivor Liam Jaussi launched a special fundraising campaign to help other kids with brain cancer called “Liams’ $6 Club.” To date, Liam, and his many ...

Six-year-old brain cancer survivor leads $6 giving campaign for OHSU Doernbecher

February 17, 2011

WHAT With the words, “I want to give $6 because I’m 6 years old,” childhood brain cancer survivor Liam Jaussi launched a special fundraising campaign to help other kids with brain cancer called “Liams’ $6 Club.” To date, Liam, and his many ...

Medical Research Foundation Announces 2010 Award Winners

November 17, 2010

The Medical Research Foundation of Oregon announced the recipients of its 2010 awards for scientific leadership and innovation in Oregon Nov. 9 during a reception held at Portland’s Governor Hotel. Individual Awards Christine A. Tanner, Ph.D., R.N., ...

Medical Research Foundation Announces 2010 Award Winners

November 17, 2010

The Medical Research Foundation of Oregon announced the recipients of its 2010 awards for scientific leadership and innovation in Oregon Nov. 9 during a reception held at Portland’s Governor Hotel. Individual Awards Christine A. Tanner, Ph.D., R.N., ...

Nike and Doernbecher Present ‘Freestyle VII’ Shoe Unveiling and Auction Benefiting Region’s Premier Children’s Hospital

October 08, 2010

WHAT: Doernbecher Freestyle VII shoe unveiling and auction event WHO: Six Doernbecher patients-turned-Nike designers will unveil their shoes and share their inspiring stories of triumph over serious illness WHEN: Saturday, October 9, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. ...

Nike and Doernbecher Present ‘Freestyle VII’ Shoe Unveiling and Auction Benefiting Region’s Premier Children’s Hospital

October 08, 2010

WHAT: Doernbecher Freestyle VII shoe unveiling and auction event WHO: Six Doernbecher patients-turned-Nike designers will unveil their shoes and share their inspiring stories of triumph over serious illness WHEN: Saturday, October 9, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. ...

Anonymous $5 Million Gift to OHSU School of Medicine Establishes Scholarship Fund for Students with Potential to Strengthen Oregon’s Healthcare Workforce

June 30, 2010

At U.S. medical schools, physicians-in-training are battling the realities of rising tuition and staggering student loan debt. But some relief is in sight at Oregon’s only medical school, at Oregon Health & Science University. OHSU’s prescription: a ...

HEDCO Foundation Grant Advances OHSU’s Effort to Build ‘Artificial Pancreas’

June 29, 2010

A new grant from the HEDCO Foundation (Danville, Calif.) will advance Oregon Health & Science University’s effort to help diabetes patients safely control their condition with an automated insulin delivery device controlled by a continuous glucose ...