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WFAA: Dance Camp for Patients with Cerebral Palsy
Scottish Rite for Children hosted a specialized dance camp for teenage girls with cerebral palsy for Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. As part of a research study led by Senior Clinical Scientist Angela Shierk, Ph.D., O.T.R., and a team of occupational therapists,...
On the Move: Chloe Races Toward Her Future
Previously published in Rite Up, 2025 – Issue 1 “This is me, this is who I am, and I am not ashamed of it,” says 17-year-old Chloe, of Panhandle, Texas. She lives by this motto. With hopes of competing in the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, she is a rising...
Football Injury Risks: What to Know About Male vs. Female Injuries
As more young girls engage in football, sports medicine experts at Scottish Rite for Children seek to understand the differences in injuries between male and female athletes. According to a report from the National Federation of State High School Associations,...
Get to Know Our Staff: Julie Rogers, Family Services
What is your job title?Social work manager What is the most fulfilling part of your job? I help the most vulnerable populations get access to services and resources that will help their families. What makes Scottish Rite a special place to you?The willingness of...
NBC 5: Go Move Helps Patients with Cerebral Palsy
A new website developed by Scottish Rite for Children's senior clinical scientist Angela Shierk, Ph.D., O.T.R., is helping patients with cerebral palsy reach their goals. Cerebral Palsy is the most common motor disability in children and causes issues with...
Calling All Nurses: Volunteer at Scottish Rite for Children Camps
Scottish Rite for Children’s patient-centered care stems from its focus on helping patients navigate their conditions outside of the clinic. The Therapeutic Recreation department offers multiple specialized camps throughout the year, which are designed to teach...
Get to Know Our Staff: Justin Williams, Sterile Processing
What is your job title/role at Scottish Rite?I am a sterile processing lead technician and instrument specialist. I ensure all surgical instruments are readily available and properly organized for procedures. I also support the Surgery team by maintaining,...
Jammed Finger? Early Treatment Can Improve Outcomes
When an injury occurs to a young athlete’s bones, ligaments and muscles in their hand, an evaluation is needed. A properly treated hand injury will most likely heal without complications. In basketball and volleyball, fingers are at an increased risk of injury due...
Dallas Morning News: Team at Scottish Rite for Children Awarded Grant From National Institutes of Health For Rare Disease Research
Researchers at Scottish Rite for Children and UT Southwestern Medical Center recieved a $420,000 grant to test a gene therapy they believe may lead to a breakthrough treatment for a disease that causes children to lose nerve and motor control by the age of 5. The...
Get to Know Our Staff: Kelly Jeans, Movement Science
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am the Division Director of the Movement Science Lab (MSL) in Dallas. I also am a researcher with an interest in understanding treatment outcomes in the patients we treat here at Scottish Rite. What is the most...
The Power of Personalized Care for Bo’s Bright Future
From the moment patients and their families walk through the doors of Scottish Rite for Children, they find more than just outstanding pediatric orthopedic treatment. They immediately enter a culture of care, just like 2-year-old Bo and his family did.At...
Texas Country Reporter: The Artistic Prosthetist Dwight Putnam
Dwight Putnam discovered that his artistic talent could transform the lives of children at Scottish Rite for Children. He transitioned from working as a sculptor to a prosthetist, finding his calling in crafting prostheses that empower children with limb...
Get to Know Our Staff: Claire Clark, Research
What was your first experience at Scottish Rite?My first experience at Scottish Rite was as a patient for one of my many sports-related injuries in middle school. I began shadowing at Scottish Rite in high school and during college. Then, I became a Clinical...
D CEO: Ask the Expert With Dr. Henry Ellis
Learn more about the rising rate of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in young athletes, as discussed by Henry B. Ellis, M.D. — pediatric orthopedic surgeon, medical director of clinical research and program director for the Orthopedic Sports Fellowship at...
Get to Know Our Staff: Wendi Gray, Development
What is your job title?I am a senior donor relations analyst for the Development department. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?It is inspiring to see how much our donors love and support the hospital. What makes Scottish Rite a special place to you?My...