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Oregon Health & Science University expands fetal care program Pacific Northwest families can now receive advanced prenatal surgical intervention close to home
special editorial submitted by hope steward partner, OHSU Doernbecher Fetal Therapy Program 38
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Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has expanded its fetal program to become one of the most comprehensive fetal care centers in the Pacific Northwest. Starting with twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) laser surgery, the expansion makes OHSU’s Fetal Therapy Program one of only five programs nationally to provide medical and surgical interventions for high-risk pregnancies and neonates all under one roof. With this growth, families from Oregon and neighboring states can soon receive critical care at a dedicated center, close to home. Integrated care, one location In collaboration with OHSU’s Center for Women’s Health, the fetal care program provides services through OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Doernbecher is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a top-ranked children’s hospital in five pediatric specialties, including newborn care. It consistently ranks as Oregon’s top children’s hospital year over year, and is home to the region’s largest team specializing in complex fetal conditions. By providing the full-spectrum of care in one location, patients have access to a complete array of hospital services – such as genetic counseling, imaging, surgery, and neonatal care – without the complications of communicating between providers or traveling to different clinics or hospitals. This integrated model simplifies logistics, eliminates the need for emergency
