Healing Heroes PDX

Healing Heroes PDX


Latest Episodes

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

Bone Density in Children
May 16, 2023

Shriners Childrens 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 wit

Dr. Bayomy Talks Sports Medicine
March 06, 2023

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

Brachial Plexus
November 09, 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 injur

Chest Wall Conditions in Female Patients
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 Childrens Portland specializes in orthopedic care, including chest wall conditio

Clinical Research
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
August 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
July 02, 2021

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

No Hay Límites para Cuidar
April 13, 2021

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

A Parent’s Perspective: Chest Wall Conditions
January 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 co