Building Bridges: Improving quality of life for young patients, families

By Tracy Brawley September 25, 2017 Portland, Ore.

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Bridges Pediatric Palliative Care Program

Kathy Perko, program director of the Bridges Pediatric Palliative Care Program at OHSU Doernbecher checks-in with patient Michael Wilson. (OHSU)

Bridges Pediatric Palliative Care Program

OHSU Doernbecher Bridges Pediatric Palliative Care Program director Kathy Perko, M.S., C.P.N.P., (left) and RN Angela Stoll discuss plans for patient care coordination. (OHSU)

Bridges Pediatric Palliative Care Program

Irving Lopez of Gresham, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare and complex congenital condition that prevents the left side of his heart from fully developing. (Lopez family photo)

Bob Macauley, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Bob Macauley, M.D., F.A.A.P., medical director of the Bridges Palliative Care Program, and the Cambia Health Foundation Endowed Chair in Pediatric Palliative Care at OHSU Doernbecher. (OHSU)