Healing Heroes PDX: A Shriners Children’s Portland Podcast

Eva Ma, OT at Shriners Children's Portland, discusses the methodology and benefits of sensory processing in occupational therapy for children.  Learn more about Eva Ma, OTR/L   

Meet Natalie Zusman, M.D., the newest addition to the medical staff at Shriners Children's Portland. Dr. Zusman is an orthopedic surgeon for children with great enthusiasm for her work.  Learn more about Natalie Zusman, MD  

Meet Sally Moeggenberg, MPT and April Trenaman, ORT/L from our therapy services team. Sally and April discuss the importance of both physical and occupational therapy for children. Sometimes a patient needs both! They share an memories of helping Scott Hatley over 30 years ago, a former guest on this podcast.

Scott Hatley, 46 talks about his journey from being diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at age 4 to being the Executive Director of the non-profit INCIGHT, dedicated to providing resources and support to those experiencing disabilities.

Todd DeWees, CPO, Manager of Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (POPS) at Shriners Children's Portland discusses recent changes in recent Medicade/Medicare regulations that affect 3D printing in the healthcare space. Todd discusses how this will affect the future of patient care in the orthotic and prosthetic device manufacturing space.

With Unity Day coming up, Katie Azarow, Medical Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Shriners Children's Portland, discusses the different types of bullying that children might encounter, including signs that your child may be experiencing bullying and strategies to employ.

Elena discusses physical therapy at Shriners Children's Portland, including neurodevelopmental disorders and torticollis. She talks the importance of individualized care and what families can expect when they come to see her.  Learn more about Elena Absalon, PT, DPT  

Dr. Menapace talks about his path to Shriners Children's and his specialization in spine conditions, skeletal dysplasias, or osteogenesis imperfecta and why he chose the Pacific Northwest and specifically Shriners Children's Portland as his landing place.

Joel Cowley, PT discusses his work as a Physical Therapist at Shriners Children's Portland, including his work with patients with Cerebral Palsy as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery patients.

Physical therapist Shannon Kelly, PT, PCS specializes in scoliosis specific exercises for as part of a comprehensive scoliosis treatment plan. She worked with Chloe after she was diagnosed with scoliosis and met with Dr. Welborn who included therapy as part of her treatment. What makes this method of treatment successful? What can families expect when starting this process? Learn all this and more...

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...

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...

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...

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 maintai...

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.

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 provi...

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.

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...