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Cooper the Trouper: On a Mission to Mobilize
Previously published in Rite Up, 2024 – Issue 3. by Kristi Shewmaker “I can’t wait for you to see the little tricycle up in the ceiling,” BJ said to his wife, Ashley, when they arrived at Scottish Rite for Children in January 2023. Ashley and BJ Burton drove from...
A Parent’s Guide to Contact Sports for Kids
Contact sports can be exciting for young athletes and parents alike. They also introduce an element of danger into the exercise equation. Any time a person participates in a physical activity, there’s a risk of injury. However, engaging in contact sports magnifies...
Lillie’s Leap of Faith: From Cerebral Palsy Patient to Future Journalist
As soon as you step through the doors at Scottish Rite for Children, patients and their families are immediately embraced by a culture dedicated to fostering lifelong connections. When a patient completes treatment, staying connected beyond their time at Scottish...
Get To Know Our Staff: Timothy Nuckols, Therapy Services
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I supervise therapy technicians, assist physical therapists with daily exercises selected for their patients and help ensure that patients are using proper technique in therapy. What is the most fulfilling part of...
Emily Claire’s Transformation: A Pain-Free Knee and a New Life Path
Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2024 – Issue 3. by Kristi Shewmaker Emily Claire, of Plano, spends most of her time raising two pigs — Dolly and Kenny, named after Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Like the country legends, Dolly and Kenny are not...
Get to Know our Staff: Melanie Dally, R.N., Rheumatology
What is your job title/role at Scottish Rite? I am a registered nurse in the Rheumatology/Infusion clinic and as needed in the Inpatient Unit. When I am working in Infusion, I help the patients get settled and comfortable, start their IV’s and monitor the patient...
Get to Know our Staff: Ryan Floyd, Inpatient Nursing Unit
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children?I am a RN II in the Inpatient Unit at the Dallas campus. What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work?I work the night shift. As soon as I get there, I attend huddle and...
Get to Know our Staff: Karla Farmer, Fracture Clinic
What is the most fulfilling part of your job? I enjoy helping patients and their families get the care they need. What makes Scottish Rite a special place to you?Scottish Rite is special because of the compassionate, specialized care given to patients and families....
Levi Soars To Success With Take Flight
“We thank God for connecting us with Scottish Rite,” says Levi’s dad, Josh. “Levi was unable to recognize his letters when we first arrived, and now he’s reading chapter books.” Nine-year-old Levi, of Arlington, is a creative spirit with a passion for reading. Each...
Get to Know our Staff: Dallas Manly, Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?My role is to make it easy for team members to raise safety concerns and then work with them to improve processes. The result is enhanced, quality care that Scottish Rite is so well known for! What is the most...
Leap of Faith: Dane’s Daring Journey of Overcoming Perthes Disease
It is always fulfilling to learn about the impact Scottish Rite for Children has on patients beyond treatment. Recently, former patient Dane Hammack felt nostalgic about the care he received at Scottish Rite for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, also known as Perthes....
Get to Know our Staff: Brittany Varner, Inpatient Nursing Unit
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am an inpatient nurse. As an inpatient nurse, I get to provide care to our pediatric patient population. What is the most fulfilling part of your job? I get to see the progress our kids make while they are here...
Nico is Spreading His Wings!
3-year-old Nico, of Mission, and his family travel more than 500 miles to receive treatment at Scottish Rite for Children. “We make that effort to come this far, because it’s worth our drive,” Nico’s mom, Mary says. Nico was diagnosed at birth with clubfoot and...
A Fab Collab With By Way of Dallas – Building Connection by Changing the Conversation
Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2024 – Issue 2. by Kristi Shewmaker Hance Taplin is a connector. In 2011, he founded By Way of Dallas to connect both sides of U.S. Highway 75 through conversation sparked by streetwear that he creates. “I use the...
Get to Know our Staff: Juliane Gresens, Registered Nurse
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children?I am the charge nurse for pre-op and the post anesthesia care unit in the surgery department. What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work?I start the day by getting the...