Becker’s Spine Review: Marketing an Orthopedic Practice

Becker’s Spine Review: Marketing an Orthopedic Practice

by | Dec 20, 2018 | General News, Press Coverage

When Brian Davis’ daughter Perry was born with bilateral clubfoot in February of 2017, Davis didn’t know anything about the condition. His daughter was quickly whisked away for further evaluation, and Davis was not given any additional information. He pulled out his phone and searched “clubfoot help Dallas,” and landed on the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children website.

Davis quickly found the hospital’s information page on clubfoot & foot disorders, and many of his questions were answered. He scrolled further and found a video titled “Wyatt’s Story” – a video about a bilateral clubfoot patient who is now walking. It was Wyatt who gave Davis hope for his daughter.

After leaving the hospital where Perry was born, Davis called Scottish Rite Hospital to establish care for his daughter.

“Scottish Rite was there for [Davis] during his time of need,” Jono Scott, the regional sales director at Scorpion Healthcare and a coworker of Davis, said. “When the physicians at [the hospital where Perry was born] were too busy to answer his questions, Scottish Rite Hospital did.”

Read the full story on Becker’s website here.

Get to Know our SRH Staff: Mike Stimpson, Development Officer

Get to Know our SRH Staff: Mike Stimpson, Development Officer

by | Dec 20, 2018 | Spotlight

What is your role at the hospital? What do you do on a daily basis?
As a development officer, my role is to represent the hospital in the community and across the state, as well as nurture, steward and build relationships with friends of the hospital. My specialty is to work with donors that want to make a planned gift. My daily activities vary a lot, but primarily I’m meeting or talking with donors and planning how to build additional relationships that benefit donors and the hospital.
 
What skills do you need for your job?   
Strong skills in relationship building, people, communication, time management and a good memory.
 
What led you to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children? How long have you worked here? 
I started in the Volunteer Services department as the assistant director, more than 18 years ago.
 
What do you enjoy most about Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children? 
The positive spirit of the people I work with.
 
What drives or motivates you to do what you do every day?
The joy of getting people involved and seeing the impact it makes.
 
What was your first job? What path did you take to get here?
I was a bag boy at my hometown grocery store. 
 
What do you like to do in your spare time? 
I like to garden.
 
What is your favorite…

  • Hospital event: The Legacy Scholarship Awards presentation
  • Food in the cafeteria: Kim’s sandwiches
  • Place in the hospital: The Atrium
  • Place to travel: Napa Valley
  • Type of food: Mexican
  • TV show: Netflix’s Ozark

What did you want to be when you grew up?
The kind of person that other people want to be around.
 
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
Moving to Texas
 
What’s the last book you read? 

The Help
To contribute to our mission of giving children back their childhood, please call our Development department at 214-559-8374 or learn more on our website. 

CBS DFW: 84-year-old graduates from UT-Dallas

CBS DFW: 84-year-old graduates from UT-Dallas

by | Dec 18, 2018 | General News, Press Coverage

Janet Fein spent two decades working at Scottish Rite Hospital before retiring at age 77. On Wednesday, December 18, 2018, the 84-year-old will cross the graduation stage at the University of Texas at Dallas and receive her Bachelor’s Degree.
 
Through hard work and perseverance, Fein has proved that anyone can further their education, regardless of their age.
 
“You can do it,” Fein said of returning to school. “You can do it if you keep working at it. Have a goal, find that goal and finish it.”
 
Though she has achieved her initial goal, Fein says she may not be finished with her education. She says she may enroll in more classes and work toward a minor in political science.
 
Watch Janet’s full story on CBS 11.

What You Need to Know About Getting a Cast Removed

What You Need to Know About Getting a Cast Removed

by | Dec 5, 2018 | Fractures

The experts in our Fracture Clinic specialize in caring for broken bones. Depending on the child and the nature of the injury, a cast may be needed to treat the break. Learn more about our Fracture Clinic, located at our Frisco campus, and what it is like to have a cast removed.

Watch the video.

When you arrive:

  • Check in at the Fracture Clinic desk and complete a health history questionnaire.
  • A Child Life specialist can be available to talk with you, to make sure the experience is smooth and enjoyable, plus they can prepare you for what to expect.
  • The cast technician will let you look at the tools beforehand and will explain what is going to happen.

During the removal:

  • You can wear head phones, if you are sensitive to loud sounds.
  • Some people even think it tickles.

After the cast comes off:

  • Try not to scratch the skin.
  • Blot warm water on the area if the skin itches.
  • You can use lotion on the skin, but not right away. Speak with your provider before using lotion.
  • A follow up X-ray may be needed.
  • Your provider will then examine you, to confirm the bones are properly healing.

Learn more about our Fracture Clinic or call 469-515-7200 to schedule an appointment.

Dallas Cowboys players and cheerleaders visit North Texas hospitals

by | Dec 4, 2018 | General News, Press Coverage

Dallas Cowboys players and cheerleaders spent the morning spreading cheer, signing gifts and visiting patients at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children on Monday. The players, led by veteran linebacker Sean Lee and running back Ezekiel Elliott, arrived on a team bus carrying sacks full of gifts for excited patients. After a brief introduction from Robert L. Walker, the President/CEO of Scottish Rite Hospital, the players began greeting families and smiling for photos.
 
Lee led a group of Cowboys players and cheerleaders through the hospital to bring the Cowboys Christmas spirit to patients in their rooms while Elliott and others signed footballs, pictures and more for families in the atrium.
 
“It means a lot to be able to come out here and give back to the community,” offensive lineman Joe Looney said. “We’re so blessed to do what we do, and to come out here and see these kids and the smiles on their faces really makes our day more than it makes theirs.”
 
Watch the Dallas Morning News coverage of the visit here.