Healing Heroes PDX

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.