Press Coverage
From Jamaica to Scottish Rite, Kemar Stands Taller After Scoliosis Surgery
After his scoliosis progressed to more than 120 degrees, a teenager from Jamaica traveled to Dallas for complex spine care that changed his life and gave him confidence for the future.Kemar was young when his mother, Ashwin, noticed something different about her...
WFAA: Previously Conjoined Twins Undergo Scoliosis Surgeries at Scottish Rite
A recent WFAA story spotlighted 12-year-old Texas twins Knatalye and Adeline “Addy", who underwent scoliosis surgeries at Scottish Rite for Children 11 years after surviving a complex 26-hour surgery to separate them as conjoined infants. Born joined at the chest...
Scottish Rite Surgeon Earns Hometown Recognition for Groundbreaking Spinal Procedure
A newspaper in Gladstone, Mich., recently spotlighted Scottish Rite for Children pediatric surgeon Amy L. McIntosh, M.D., and her role as the first U.S. surgeon to implant the Spring Distraction System (SDS), a dynamic growth-friendly spinal device for children...
EpicShare Highlights Scottish Rite for Children’s Pediatric Suicide Screening Program
Scottish Rite for Children was recently featured by EpicShare for its innovative approach to identifying and responding to suicide risk among pediatric patients. Since 2021, Scottish Rite has screened patients 10 and older for suicide risk during clinic visits...
Scottish Rite for Children Honored Again as No. 1 in the Nation for Pediatric Orthopedic Care by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report ranked Scottish Rite for Children No. 1 in the nation for pediatric orthopedic care in its 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospitals specialty rankings. For nearly two decades, Scottish Rite has placed among the nation’s top pediatric...
Texas Today: A Creative Way to Give Back
Jeremey Howell, vice president of Scottish Rite for Children's North Campus, joins artist and former patient Brittney Wells on NBC 5 DFW's Texas Today to discuss the upcoming Brushes & Bites, an evening celebrating local art and cuisine benefiting young...
FOX 4: Knot Your Average Boys
A Coppell High School senior who learned to crochet this summer rallied his friends to put their new skills to good use, creating handmade caps and blankets for young patients at Scottish Rite for Children. To watch the full segment on FOX 4, click...
Reducing ACL Reinjury Risk: Dr. Henry Ellis Discusses Advances in ACL Surgery
Henry B. Ellis, M.D., pediatric orthopedic surgeon and medical director of clinical research at Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, recently joined the Sports Docs Podcast to discuss evolving approaches to ACL reconstruction and how...
CBS News Texas: Art Auction Raising Funds for Scottish Rite for Children
Stephanie Brigger, vice president of development at Scottish Rite for Children, joins Dallas-based visual artologist Brittney Wells on CBS News Texas to showcase Scottish Rite for Children’s Summer Colors Art Auction. Established in 2009, the Summer Colors Art...
Frisco RoughRiders Bring Baseball and Big Smiles to Scottish Rite for Children
Scottish Rite for Children welcomed Frisco RoughRiders players Jonathan Brand, Marcus Lee Sang, Zach Bryant and Cole Stasio, along with mascot Deuce, for a day of play that brought baseball, laughter and meaningful connections to patients receiving orthopedic...