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A Parent’s and Patient’s Perspective on Scoliosis – Allison’s Amazing Journey
Lisa, mom of Allison, shares what it was like for her daughter Allison to be treated at Scottish for Children for scoliosis: What brought you guys to Scottish Rite?Allison was 8 years old when we went to her pediatrician for back pain she had recently been...
What to Do When Your Child Has Pigeon Toes
Most feet point forward, aiming at their destination — but not all. Although this condition can cause concern for parents, intoeing, or pigeon toes, is common. Intoeing occurs when children have feet turned inward toward one another. Here’s what you should know to...
Get to Know our Staff: Ryan Calococci, Orthotics & Prosthetics
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children?I am an orthotics and prosthetics technician. It's my job to make all the orthotic and prosthetic devices for our patients. I also repair broken or worn devices. What do you do on a daily basis or what...
Let’s Be More Specific About “Non-Specific” Back Pain
This article was originally published in a 2021 newsletter for the Pediatric Society of Greater Dallas. Written by physical medicine & rehabilitation physician Jason R. Petrasic, M.D., FAAPMR Watch Petrasic give a lecture on this topic a Navigating Back Pain in...
Scottish Rite For Children Neurologist Steven Sparagana Honored With Legacy Fund
SCOTTISH RITE FOR CHILDREN NEUROLOGIST STEVEN SPARAGANA HONORED WITH LEGACY FUNDFund will support tuberous sclerosis complex research May 17, 2024 – The TSC Alliance® announced it has established the Steven Sparagana Legacy Fund to honor the upcoming retirement...
Get to Know our Staff: Peggy Duguay, Radiology
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children?I am the assistant director of Radiology, and I help manage the Radiology department. What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work?Every day in Radiology is different. I...
Beating Scleroderma and Actualizing Invention With Grit
Previously published in Rite Up, 2024 – Issue 1. Lino is an inventor who is set on changing the world. “Problems without solutions inspire me to invent,” he says. “I’ve been tinkering with stuff since I was little, but I didn’t realize all this problemsolving was...
Get to Know our Staff: Davoud Babahaji, Pharmacy
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children?I am the pharmacy manager. What do you do on a daily basis, or what sort of duties do you have at work?I am responsible for scheduling pharmacists and technicians for the Dallas and Frisco campuses and...
Comprehensive Care With Every Step
Previously published in Rite Up, 2024 – Issue 1. Three-year-old Marley, of Palmer, pulls up to her physical therapy appointment at Scottish Rite for Children in her self-propelled wheelchair, lovingly named Marley’s Moo. “Marley has never met a stranger,” says her...
Clubfoot Treatment: What Are Your Child’s Options?
If your baby is diagnosed with clubfoot, your first question may be, “What can we do?” Fortunately, effective nonsurgical clubfoot treatment options are available, and most children don’t need an operation. A pediatric orthopedic surgeon can help you decide what...
Get to Know our Staff: Marlon Brown, Security
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children?As a security officer, my job is to ensure the safety of the staff, patients, parents and visitors that come daily to Scottish Rite for Children. What do you do on a daily basis, or what sort of duties...
Santiago Braves Limb Reconstruction Like a Comic Book Hero
Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2024 – Issue 1. by Kristi Shewmaker Santiago is an artist, creator and prop maker. An eighth grader from Josephine, he became an artist at a young age when his older brother Esteban inspired him to draw. Later, his...
D Magazine’s 2024 Excellence in Nursing Award Winners
Congratulations to Michelle and Valencia on being named two of D Magazine's 2024 Excellence in Nursing honorees! Take a moment to read what their coworkers have to say about them: MICHELLE “Three of Scottish Rite’s core values are child-focused, excellence, and...
Get to Know our Staff: Latasha Noel-Spann, Laboratory
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children?I am a Lab Tech, and I collect specimens from our patients and staff per physician orders. What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work?I provide a safe environment for my...
Get to Know our Staff: Lindsay Chiu, EPIC Empower
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children? I am a member of our ambulatory Empower team working on developing build within Epic, our medical records system, to improve workflow and complete ticket requests as well as working alongside our...