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Zachary Lee, 13 months, of Portland, received his first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as dad, Denny Lie, and mom, Tzu-Hsueh Huang, comforted him on June 25, 2022, at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Mildred Matthews, 4, of Beaverton, Oregon, came to OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital on June 25, 2022, with her mother, Suzanne Gray, to receive her first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Mildred was smiling and confident until the needle came close to her skin, when she showed signs of worry. But Mildred’s fear quickly evaporated thanks to her mom’s calming presence. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Josephine “JoJo” Schmidt, 2, was talkative until Kathy Guzman, C.M.A., stuck her in the left leg with a vaccine-filled needle. Afterward, she was comforted by her parents, Mark Schmidt and Stephanie Schmidt, who is director of operations of OHSU’s Women’s & Children’s division. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Zachary Lee, 13 months, of Portland, received his first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as dad, Denny Lie, and mom, Tzu-Hsueh Huang, comforted him on June 25, 2022, at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Casey has a few favorites, like toys, treats and cuddles. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

The presence of Hope, Davis and Casey at OHSU Doernbecher is made possible by the philanthropy of the McCoy family, longtime supporters of the children’s hospital. Assistance Dogs Northwest donates the Facility Dogs and provides lifetime follow-up support for each Hospital Facility Dog team.

Lorena Topete was the newly expanded fetal surgery team’s first patient. She shares her experience, from referral to her daughter’s birth.

Patient Jean Henderson undergoes high-frequency ultrasound brain surgery led by OHSU neurosurgeon Ahmed Raslan, M.D., and his team on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

OHSU's Go By Bike program will receive additional new bikes to mark its 10th anniversary. Go By Bike, an OHSU and Tram partner, offers fast, free and secure bike valet to the public. They're located at the Portland Aerial Tram's South Waterfront terminal, just a five minute tram ride to Marquam Hill. Open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Closed on holidays OHSU observes. With more than 510,000 bikes served, Go By Bike is North America's largest bike vallet. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

OHSU's Go By Bike program will receive additional new bikes to mark its 10th anniversary. Go By Bike, an OHSU and Tram partner, offers fast, free and secure bike valet to the public. They're located at the Portland Aerial Tram's South Waterfront terminal, just a five minute tram ride to Marquam Hill. Open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Closed on holidays OHSU observes. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Joe E. Ness, M.H.A., R.Ph., senior vice president and chief operating officer of OHSU Health, left, receives a gift from Oregon National Guard U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rebecca Thompson in appreciation of OHSU's hospitality, bravery, and teamwork during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oregon National Guard members have helped staff OHSU throughout the pandemic and will be leaving its OHSU post on March 11, 2022, as the pandemic's threat wanes.

Joe E. Ness, M.H.A., R.Ph., senior vice president and chief operating officer of OHSU Health, left, receives a gift from Oregon National Guard U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rebecca Thompson in appreciation of OHSU's hospitality, bravery, and teamwork during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oregon National Guard members have helped staff OHSU throughout the pandemic and will be leaving its OHSU post on March 11, 2022, as the pandemic's threat wanes.