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D CEO: Scottish Rite and TWU Team Up for Adaptive Fashion
At Texas Woman’s University, a fashion design class took learning beyond the classroom by focusing on how their skills could help the community. The course partnered with Scottish Rite for Children after identifying a real need among pediatric patients, especially...
How Danielle Unlocked Her Passion Through Scoliosis Treatment
Sixteen-year-old Danielle is an innovator at heart. During her scoliosis treatment, she discovered solace in the hum of motors at her school’s robotics club. “Robotics helped me power through my treatment,” Danielle says. When Danielle was in elementary school, she...
Podcast: Balancing Training, Growth and Play
Sports medicine orthopedic surgeon John E. Arvesen, M.D., was invited to share his expertise on the right way to support a young athlete without pushing too hard on the Heaven or Heisman podcast. In the episode, Arvesen discusses strength and conditioning for kids,...
D CEO: 2025 Excellence in Healthcare Award Winners Announced
D CEO revealed its 2025 Excellence in Healthcare Award winners. The program recognizes outstanding healthcare executives, practitioners, organizations and other innovative industry leaders in the Dallas region. Attracting more than 100 nominations, D CEO selected...
Get to Know Our Staff: Elsa Guerrero, Radiology
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am the administrative assistant for the Medical Director and Director of Radiology. My role is to provide administrative support to the leadership team in Radiology and the other radiologists. I work closely with...
CBS11: BMW Dallas Marathon Spotlights Children’s Resilience
As runners prepare for the BMW Dallas Marathon, organizers highlight that not all victories happen on the course. Proceeds benefit Scottish Rite for Children, which is spotlighting young patients whose resilience inspires participants. One patient, Bella, shared...
Becker’s: Leading Pediatric Orthopedics at Scottish Rite with Dr. Daniel Sucato
Chief of Staff Daniel J. Sucato, M.D., M.S., speaks with Scott Becker on the Becker's Hospital Review Podcast about Scottish Rite for Children, ranked No. 1 in the nation for pediatric orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. He discusses Scottish Rite’s more...
Kamryn Serves A Comeback After Knee Injury
Kamryn spends most of her time on the volleyball court, a sport she has loved since high school. She makes an impact at the net as a server for her college’s volleyball team. The talented 19-year-old was recently recognized as an all-conference player, an honor...
CBS11: North Texas Teen Overcomes Spinal Surgery to Run in BMW Dallas Marathon
Seventeen-year-old Riley is preparing for the BMW Dallas Marathon, an achievement she once thought impossible. Diagnosed with scoliosis in seventh grade, Riley endured worsening pain until spinal surgery at Scottish Rite for Children straightened her 60-degree...
Get to Know Our Staff: Adrian Johnson, Communications
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a communications specialist with a focus in online reputation. I assist in expanding our digital footprint by highlighting the incredible care we provide. I manage the online reputation for our physicians and...
NBC 5: ACL Injuries Among Girls Are on the Rise
Movement science researchers at Scottish Rite for Children received a $1 million grant from Lyda Hill Philanthropies to fund, in part, a project that will tackle why teen girls tear their anterior cruciate ligaments (ACLs) far more often than others, and it turns...
Get to Know Our Staff: Dominic Chittilappilly, Shared Services
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am an application coordinator on the IT Empower team. I mainly work in Epic and write the structured query language (SQL) reports for the Research team. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?I contribute to...
Kyler Finds Her Own Rhythm With Cerebral Palsy
As a member of her school’s drill team, Kyler has an unmatched love for dance that shines. Before she could learn her first routine, the 12-year-old had to overcome challenges that made moving around difficult. When Kyler took her first steps as a toddler, her...
Scottish Rite for Children Physicians Earn Top National Research Honors
Scottish Rite for Children is proud to announce our physicians have received three of the most prestigious awards in pediatric orthopedic research in 2025 — the POSNA Best Clinical Research Paper Award, the SRS Hibbs Award and the PRiSM Hank Chambers Award for Best...
Fueled by Hope: How Andrew Returned to the Game After Perthes
Previously published in Rite Up, 2025 – Issue 3 The hope of winning is what fuels 10-year-old Andrew, a passionate multisport athlete of Redmond, Oregon. He always plays with a heart full of ambition, unaware that this same spirit would be a guiding force...