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Get to Know Our Staff: Hayden Hood, Human Resources
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a talent acquisition assistant. I manage recruitment marketing for our Human Resources department and assist during the recruiting process. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?The most fulfilling part...
Protecting Young Athletes’ Hearts For a Stronger Game
As a nation, we celebrate our loved ones and cardiac health in February. Sports medicine physicians and athletic trainers are especially passionate about the heart health of young athletes. Shane M. Miller M.D., FAAP, sports medicine physician and the Section...
Aurora’s Energy Shines Bright with Her Limb Difference
Aurora, age 2, is bursting with energy and enjoys playing with dolls and having tea parties with her family. She was born with fibular hemimelia, a rare condition that caused her fibula, or calf bone, to be missing in her right leg. Aurora and her family came to...
Does My Young Athlete Get Enough Calcium?
For young athletes, calcium is an important micronutrient essential for bone health, injury prevention and optimal performance. The benefits of physical activity far outweigh any risks, but it’s important to know that high volume or intensity in sports can place...
Get to Know Our Staff: Jerilynn Putnam, Chaplaincy Services
What led you to Scottish Rite?My passion for humanity, education and ministry led me to Scottish Rite for Children. When I was a resident, I was able to share my pediatric chaplaincy experience with Scottish Rite patients, families and staff. I’m excited and...
Get to Know Our Staff: Carissa Stoddard, Physical Therapy
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a physical therapist (PT), and I primarily help with Scottish Rite’s intensive PT program and other inpatient PT needs. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?The most rewarding part of my job is...
Get to Know Our Staff: Erika Harper-Dugan, Dietary
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite? I am a food service manager, and I ensure that our patients’ food orders are correct and delivered in a timely manner. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?                             The most fulfilling...
Healing With Hope: Mickel’s Transformation Through Spinal Fusion
To Mickel, Scottish Rite for Children represents hope for a better tomorrow. After noticing that the curve in his lower back had grown, Mickel and his family were referred to Scottish Rite for Children. Chief of Staff Daniel J. Sucato, M.D., M.S., discovered that...
Sports Physicals – Don’t Rush This Important Process For Your Young and Growing Athlete
Although schools and sports organizations often require physicals annually, it is frequently overlooked until the last minute. Shane M. Miller, M.D., FAAP, sports medicine physician and the Section Director of Medical Sports Medicine at Scottish Rite for Children,...
Fueling For Gymnastics: A Conversation with a Certified Sports Dietitian
Gymnasts have unique fueling needs. From long training days to busy competition days, proper nutrition is key to meet their short- and long-term energy needs. Scottish Rite for Children hosted a webinar, featuring sports dietitian Taylor Morrison, M.S., R.D.N.,...
Innovation in Motion: Scottish Rite for Children’s Highlights From the 2025 PRiSM Meeting
Scottish Rite for Children attended the 12th annual Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine (PRiSM) Society meeting in Columbus, Ohio. Scottish Rite clinicians and researchers displayed the results of 25 projects through various presentations and posters, resulting...
One Setback, One Comeback: How Ta’Liyah Overcame Her Knee Injury
Ta’Liyah is a basketball star in the making! While playing on the court, Ta’Liyah experienced multiple dislocations in her left kneecap over the years. She and her family came to Scottish Rite for Children where they found solutions through the Center for...
Understanding Common Injuries in Youth Hockey
Ice hockey is becoming an increasingly popular team sport for many young athletes. However, with more participation comes a rise in hockey-related injuries. Physician assistant Cody Todesco, P.A.-C, M.M.S., is dedicated to helping young athletes, beginning with...
Preventing Overuse Injuries: An Overview with Dr. Henry Ellis & The National Council on Youth Sports
Pediatric orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert Henry B. Ellis, M.D., spoke with the National Council on Youth Sports about Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports. Here are the key takeaways from his webinar: What is an overuse injury? Ellis:...
A Legacy of Love: 50 Years of Giving Back Through Volunteering
To Sandra Thompson, Scottish Rite for Children is an opportunity to enrich the lives of others. This February marks Sandra’s 50th year of volunteering, making her the longest-serving volunteer at Scottish Rite. For dedicating more than 15,000 hours of service,...