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Does My Child Have High Arches? How to Tell and What to Do
Plantar fascia is tissue that stretches across the bottom of the feet. The tissue connects your heel to your toes. This tissue, along with other muscles and tendons, forms the arch of the foot. A long plantar fascia is present in lower arched feet, while higher...
Can You Sleep With a Concussion? A Common Question, Answered
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, and if your child has experienced one, there are many ways you can support their recovery process. One of the most important ways you can help is by ensuring your child gets plenty of rest. For many years, it was...
From Patient Family to Scottish Rite Employees
Hear from staff member Norma Losolla on why Scottish Rite is so much more than a place of work for her and her family. Hi, my name is Norma Losolla. I’m a radiology receptionist and scheduler. My sister Jennifer is a clinic tech in Ambulatory Care, and my...
Lifetime Sports: Starting Good Habits for Young Athletes
Assistant Chief of Staff and pediatric orthopedic surgeon Philip L. Wilson, M.D., is dedicated to changing the game for young athletes. Research shows that children who specialize in a sport before the age of 14 are more likely to burn out, quit sports or...
Get to Know Our Staff: John Wilson, Family Services
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite? I am a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) and a durable medical equipment (DME) coordinator. I coordinate families with specific medical equipment vendors to receive the appropriate preoperative or...
Get to Know Our Staff: Lucy Ericson, Occupational Therapy
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite? I am an occupational therapist (OT), primarily with the hand therapy team. What is the most fulfilling part of your job? I enjoy getting to work with children throughout all walks of life, from infancy...
Lexie’s Journey of Unbreakable Bonds and Unstoppable Dreams
At Scottish Rite for Children, every patient’s journey is as unique as they are. Each experience, story and moment shared at Scottish Rite creates an unbreakable bond between the patient and their clinical team. It’s not just about delivering world-class care —...
Scottish Rite for Children CEO Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Scottish Rite for Children President and CEO Robert “Bob” L. Walker is the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for D CEO’s 2024 Excellence in Healthcare Awards. Each year, this award recognizes one leader in the North Texas community who has made a significant...
Get to Know Our Staff: Mark Bowens, Radiology
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a sonographer, and I perform sonographic procedures on pediatric and adolescent patients. I also work closely with our radiologist in facilitating a diagnosis for the patient. What is the most fulfilling...
Expanding Young Athletes’ Potential Beyond the Court
Picture courtesy from the Dallas Mavericks. Division Director of the Movement Science Laboratory Sophia Ulman, Ph.D. inspires the next generation of athletes to explore the wide range of opportunities in sports beyond the court. The Dallas Mavericks organization...
Get to Know Our Staff: Bridget Barry Thias, Medical Library
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I manage all aspects of our Medical Library by providing evidence-based resources to our clinical staff for their clinical practice. What is the most fulfilling part of your job? Knowing that my behind-the-scenes...
Answering the Call With Therapeutic Recreation Internship
Working in health care is a calling and service to others, and, at Scottish Rite for Children, it is a call to serve children and their families. Students interested in the field of pediatric orthopedics have the unique opportunity at Scottish Rite to learn...
Does Your Child Feel Like Their Shoulder Is Loose? Shoulder Popping Can Be a Sign of Shoulder Instability
Crunching and popping are the sounds your child should make when eating carrots, celery and the occasional potato chip. They are not the sounds you want to hear when they move their arms and shoulders, but all sounds may not be bad. Shoulder popping can be a sign...
Miles of Motivation: Alice Races Ahead of AMPS
12-year-old Alice is racing towards her dreams, confidently managing each day and creating her own path! With a passion for running, she participates in cross country for her school and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). After securing fifth place in AAU’s 5K, Alice...
Get to Know Our Staff: Dan Surgenor, Prosthetics and Orthotics
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?My role at Scottish Rite is to fabricate orthotic and prosthetic devices. What is the most fulfilling part of your job? The most fulfilling part of my job is the impact that we make on children and their family's...