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Ayden the Inspiration – Resilience and Determination Despite Trauma
Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2023 – Issue 2. by Kristi Shewmaker Ayden, age 13 of Valley View, describes himself as outdoorsy. He learned to ride horses before he could walk. Every day after school, he feeds his flock of sheep that pasture next...
Surmounting Setback Through Strength
Published in Rite Up, 2023 – Issue 2. Running intensely down the long runway, Lawrence launched into a roundoff, followed by five no-handed back handsprings and then a back handspring into a double pike. Landing sharply on the mat with all of the pressure on her...
Meet Falco – Our Frisco Facility Dog
What is your role at Scottish Rite for Children?I am a facility dog in the Day Surgery Center at the Frisco campus. Tell us about yourself.My name is Falco, and I am a black retriever. I’m named after SuperSmashBrosTM characters from Nintendo®. I have 10 siblings,...
Expert Care for Extra Fingers and Toes
Published in Rite Up, 2023 – Issue 2. “Holden is very much the baby of the family,” says Ashley, his mother. “He likes being the center of attention and being constantly held. He’s also a little mischievous.” The youngest of three children, Holden, of Dallas,...
Get to Know our Staff: Emily Cardona, Human Resources
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children? Human Resources generalist What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work? My duties include assisting with benefits inquiries and leaves of absence, such as FMLA,...
WFAA: You’ve heard all about therapy dogs. This therapy cat is raising spirits at a Dallas pediatric hospital
Society is often divided into two groups: dog people and cat people. Sometimes, people fall into both categories. But it can take a lot to win someone over from the other side. Sarah Dutton has seen it happen time after time. Every couple of weeks, she...
Get to Know our Staff: Nandina Paria, Research
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children? I work as a senior scientist in the Molecular Genetics division of the Research department. I am responsible for conducting various research projects to identify the genetic cause of the...
Share Your Story: Ella Grace’s Extraordinary Journey
After noticing concerning symptoms like hair loss and skin changes on her forehead, 2½-year-old Ella Grace and her mom Brandi were referred to Scottish Rite for Children for help. When they traveled from their home state of Louisiana to visit us, our team quickly...
Donor Spotlight: A Promise Kept in Abundance
“Scottish Rite for Children provides the best care in the world, regardless of a family’s ability to pay,” says retired Texas State Senator Troy Fraser. Fifty years ago, Troy and his wife, Linda, experienced this world-class care firsthand — at a time when they...
Hand Camp Around the World
Scottish Rite for Children is world-renowned for its patient-centered care for children with orthopedic conditions, and our Center for Excellence in Hand is committed to caring for children with hand and upper limb conditions. Focused on providing innovative...
One-of-a-Kind Program Teaches Pediatric Fundamentals in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
The use of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US) is becoming increasingly popular and a point of emphasis in trainee education; however, most training programs focus on conditions in adults. Scottish Rite for Children experts have developed an introductory program to...
Share Your Story: Exceptional Care
Meet Sam, a patient who is treated by our experts in the Center for Excellence in Hip. Sam and Dr. Kim have formed a special bond through the years, as Sam was just 9 years old when he first became Dr. Kim’s patient. Sam has a childhood disorder of the...
Bracing for Scoliosis
At Scottish Rite for Children, we are committed to providing individualized patient care to every child. As one of the most common conditions our experts treat, scoliosis can present in many forms. Depending on the child and the severity of their curve, the plan...
Get to Know our Staff: Nick Foo, Human Resources
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children? Senior HRIS analyst What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work? Research, analyze, design and maintain Human Resources applications with regard to administration and...
Get to Know our Staff: Anthony Minopoli, Clinical Research
Each year, our team seeks out college students interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Clinical Orthopedic Research Assistants (CORA) are hired at Scottish Rite for Children to assist our experts in performing clinical research tasks and collaborating on...