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Dallas Morning News: How Volunteering at Scottish Rite Fostered a Heartwarming Friendship
At Scottish Rite for Children, volunteers play a vital role in staff, patients and their families’ experiences. By contributing their unique skills, they unite to support the organization's mission of giving children back their childhoods. 24-year-old Nick...
Back on Beat: Alyson’s Determination to Heal Her Knees
Alyson, a 17-year-old of Dallas, TX, has a passion for the fine arts! She has performed in her school’s musical productions, such as “Chicago” and “Mean Girls,” and even sings in the choir. Her most beloved hobby is dancing, but Alyson’s love for dance was...
When and Why to Choose a Pediatric Spine Specialist
Your child may look or act like a miniature version of you. Still, on the inside, crucial differences make specialized pediatric care a must. When it comes to spinal conditions and injuries, children and adolescents need specialists who understand their growing...
How Spotting Spondylolysis Early Helps Protect Your Child’s Spine
Back pain isn’t an adults-only problem. It also affects children, and spondylolysis — a break in a vertebra — is a common cause. If your child tells you their low back hurts, especially during physical activity, have a medical provider check it out as quickly as...
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...