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 ins ..read more

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 ..read more

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 Dwarfis ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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

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 ..read more

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 ..read more