‘The healing starts at the gate’

Meet the unofficial OHSU ambassador who brings healing energy to patients in an unlikely location — a parking garage

By Chris Lydgate June 09, 2023 Portland, Oregon

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During OHSU President Danny Jacobs' Mission Monday speech on June 5, 2023, Jacobs read a patient family's letter about their interactions with Mehrdad Ramezan Baik. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Reaching hundreds

Garage attendant Mehrdad Ramezan Baik stands at the entrance to the parking garage at Oregon Health & Science University’s Center for Health & Healing. In a typical day, he may interact with as many as 600 patients. (OHSU/Chris Lydgate)

Spreading joy

Mehrdad Ramezan Baik received many compliments for his cheerful presence at the Mission Monday reception on June 5, 2023. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

High regard

Merhdad Ramezan Baik and OHSU President Danny Jacobs. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Mehrdad Ramezan Baik - ambassador of happiness