Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University has named Dana Braner, MD, executive vice president and executive director of OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, effective Jan. 1.
Dr. Braner currently serves as chair of pediatrics in the OHSU School of Medicine and physician-in-chief of Doernbecher, according to a Nov. 9 health system news release. He has served in leadership roles at OHSU for more than 37 years.
In his new role, Dr. Braner will report directly to the CEO of OHSU Health and help guide the children’s hospital’s strategic direction, including decisions involving pediatric services, programs, facilities and growth plans.
He will also help plan Doernbecher’s future expansion, strengthen its regional reach and secure philanthropic and public support for strategic initiatives.
