Elks association essential to OHSU’s fight against childhood blindness

Fraternal order gives $20M to build new Oregon Elks Children’s Eye Clinic

By Franny White May 31, 2018 Portland, Oregon

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This undated archive photo shows a staff member at work during the early days of OHSU’s ophthalmology department, likely when it was still part of the then-University of Oregon Medical School. (OHSU)

Elks - Historical photo

Elks members Bruce Reed and Clyde Larson present OHSU’s Kenneth Swan, M.D., in February 1976 for his work at the Elks Children’s Eye Clinic. (OHSU)

Elks - Historical photo 1950s

The original members of the Oregon State Elks’ visual committee, which helped start the Elks Children’s Eye Clinic are shown in this archive picture from 1950. Those pictured are Arnold N. Nicolai, Frank Hise, Hal Randall, Robert Mulvey and Marc Bowman. (OHSU)

Elks - Historical photo

Oregon State Elks members Jerry Sherman (left), Frank Hise (center left) and Ted Hurd (far right) present OHSU’s Kenneth Swan, M.D., (center right) with a check in this undated archive photo. (OHSU)

Oregon Elks Children's Eye Clinic

Rendering of the new Oregon Elks Children's Eye Clinic Building. The facility will be 11,500 square feet and home to Clinical Trials, Macular Degeneration and Ophthalmic Genetics Centers. (Rendering by NBBJ)