Healing Heroes PDX: A Shriners Children’s Portland Podcast

Eva Ma, OTR/L, discusses her approach at an occupational therapist at Shriners Children's Portland. She discusses the types of conditions her patients typically have, and her additional credentials in car seat safety and floor time techniques.

Anne worked with June after she broke her elbow in two places, requiring three surgeries. They will discuss the process and journey through rehab.

Grady's family didn't' realize how serious the diagnosis of scoliosis was. Luckily, they found Shriners Children's at a crucial moment in Grady's development and met Michelle Welborn, M.D., spine specialist and Michelle Foss, DPT, physical therapist who specializes in sports. Now, he's back playing basketball, and at a higher level!

Michelle Foss, PT, DPT, PCS, pediatric physical therapist at Shriners Children's who specializes in sports medicine knows a sports injury for a student athlete is a stressful situation for the kid and their family. She's here to tell them, every situation is figure-out-able, and at Shriners Children's Portland, you've got a full team to support you through your recovery.

In this episode, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.