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Get to Know Our Staff: Antonette Montero, Shared Servies
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a health information management (HIM) coder. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?For me, the most fulfilling part of being a HIM coder is knowing that my work ensures the accuracy and integrity of...
Inside DFW: How Art Helped Lorena Heal
Now in its fourteenth year, Summer Colors showcases original artwork from both established and emerging artists, including Lorena, a young patient at Scottish Rite whose journey through treatment inspired her to give back through creativity. During her two-month...
Get to Know Our Staff: Nicole Michael, Shared Services
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am an electronic medical record (EMR) trainer. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?I prepare staff to efficiently document within their respective areas, which is an integral part of being able to deliver...
Get to Know Our Staff: Amy Sitabkhan, Therapy Services
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite? I am an occupational therapist (OT). I primarily work in the Hand Clinic and in outpatient settings. I meet with patients regularly to work on specific goals to improve their ability to live as independently as...
Get to Know Our Staff: Susana De La Cruz, Family Services
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a medical interpreter, and my primary role is to serve as a communication link between staff, patients and their families. I also receive, assign and document all translation requests. Additionally, I work...
CBS Texas: Livvy and Georgia go from patients to performers
During their time at Scottish Rite for Children, 12-year-old Livvy and 13-year-old Georgia found inspiration from the doctors, nurses and fellow patients who supported them through scoliosis. "This place will always have a special place in my heart," said Livvy....
Catching His Second Chance: Ethan’s Triumph Over Elbow Injury
Ethan, of Richardson, Texas, has a deep passion for sports, especially baseball. As a dedicated catcher, the 11-year-old transforms into the reputable “Monster,” a nickname he earned for his fearless and determined presence behind the plate. “The nickname ‘Monster’...
Get to Know Our Staff: Gloria Conley, Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am an administrative assistant for pediatric neurologist and neurophysiologist Ashley N. Hacket, M.D. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?The most fulfilling part of my job is to support my department’s...
Spectrum News 1: Fort Worth ISD approves launch of Bridges and Take Flight Programs
Fort Worth ISD is celebrating significant gains in 2025 STAAR test scores, with most grade levels and subjects showing improvement and several surpassing district targets. At a recent board meeting, the district also approved the launch of two dyslexia intervention...
CBS19: High School Graduate Dreams of Radiology Career After Her Care at Scottish Rite for Children
18-year-old Fernanda was diagnosed with scoliosis in sixth grade. "It was difficult, but I just had to keep going through it," Fernanda says. Her experience at Scottish Rite for Children transformed from a challenge into inspiration, motivating her to consider a...
Excellence & Expertise in Spine Care: Putting Scoliosis in Its Place
Previously published in Rite Up, 2025 – Issue 2. By Kristi Shewmaker Meet Hanna, a 12-year-old of Flower Mound, Texas, who loves listening to music while drawing; Bella, a 13-year-old all-around athlete of Lewisville, Texas, who enjoys soccer; and Coleman, a...
Get to Know Our Staff: Tiffany Thompson, Clinical Research
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a research coordinator for the spine team. I assist the spine doctors, fellows, residents and students with their research. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?I know that what I am doing is making a...
Get to Know Our Staff: Alex Loewen, Movement Science Lab
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a bioengineer in the Movement Science Lab at Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center in Frisco. We use high-speed motion capture technology, similar to what is used in movies and video...
How Olivia Faces Scoliosis With Resilience Through Bracing
Whether she is spiking a volleyball over the net or racing others in cross country, 17-year-old Olivia enjoys an active lifestyle with intensity, grit and heart. “Both sports have taught me about discipline, teamwork and pushing through challenges,” Olivia says,...
Grace in Motion: How Kathlynn Found Her Inner Strength With Scoliosis
For Kathlynn, of Waxahachie, Texas, dance is not just a hobby. It is an outlet for expression that brings joy. Just days after Kathlynn’s 10th birthday, she and her family went to the pediatrician for a routine visit. The pediatrician noticed a curve in Kathlynn’s...