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Get to Know Our Staff: Ramon Muentes, Security
What is your job title at Scottish Rite?I am a security officer. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?I ensure that everyone is safe and the hospital is protected. What made you choose a career in health care?I honestly didn’t know too much about the...
Healing Then, Helping Now: Melissa’s Full Circle Moment
“I believe my treatment at Scottish Rite for Children helped me become the independent person I am today,” says former patient Melissa, describing what brought her back to Scottish Rite as a volunteer. When she is not volunteering, Melissa can be found making new...
CORA Prepares the Next Generation of Medical Experts
Research equips Scottish Rite for Children clinicians to continuously provide the best care possible to every patient. Each year, Clinical Orthopedic Research Assistants (CORAs) are chosen to assist Scottish Rite’s team of experts in addressing a wide range of...
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...
How Ryan Lives Life to the Fullest With A Limb Difference
“Because of his care, Ryan can run and play like a normal kid his age with no problems,” says Jessica, describing what Scottish Rite for Children means to her family and her son, Ryan. From San Augustine, Texas, 7-year-old Ryan enjoys the great outdoors. From...
KLTV: Briggs’ Transformative Hand Surgery
Briggs was born with no thumb and seven fingers — a rare condition seen only three times by staff orthopedic hand surgeon and the director of the Center for Excellence in Hand Scott Oishi, M.D., FACS. After undergoing three surgeries, Briggs is now affectionately...
Get to Know Our Staff: Marida Williams, Psychology
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite? I am a mental health navigator for the Psychology department. I assess patients’ mental health risk through consultations and interventions to provide families with resources for their children. What is the most...
From Patient to Advocate: “The Chosen” Actor Jordan Walker Ross Inspires All
Actor, filmmaker and screenwriter Jordan Walker Ross describes Scottish Rite for Children as a place of love and hope. Shortly after Jordan was born, his family brought him to Scottish Rite for cerebral palsy (CP), which affects his muscles and movements. Jordan...
Scottish Rite for Children Creates Web-Based Dyslexia Program to Meet Growing Demand
Scottish Rite for Children has expanded its award-winning suite of dyslexia curricula with the launch of a web-based intervention that reduces teacher training time and cost while preserving high-quality, evidence-based instruction. The new curriculum cuts teacher...
$13.5 Million Renovation Brings Leading-Edge Technology to Therapy Services at Scottish Rite for Children
Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas has expanded its Therapy Services department with a $13.5 million renovation. The renovation includes growing the space by 20% to 10,300 square feet and bringing in advanced rehabilitation technology. The new gym provides more...
Get to Know Our Staff: Ila Oxendine, Research
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a cell and tissue core coordinator, and I maintain the operations of cell culture facilities at the hospital. I also work with research labs that perform various experiments and procedures. Currently, the...
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,...
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...