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Physician Leadership: As health care moves to value, more leaders going to PROMs

Physician Leadership: As health care moves to value, more leaders going to PROMs

by | Apr 17, 2019 | General News, Press Coverage

Patient-reported outcome measures (PROM), which are stored in the clinical record, help physicians optimize treatment. These surveys can shed light on important factors following treatment, such as how the patient feels about their quality of life after treatment and whether everyday activities have improved.

Henry B. Ellis, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Scottish Rite Hospital, recently spoke with the American Association for Physician Leadership about the use of PROMs and how they help him and his team.

“PROMs really help us quantify the results of our treatment,” Ellis says. “And it will quantify their activity level following their treatment as well.”

Read the full story here.

WFAA Honors Scottish Rite Hospital’s Don Cummings

WFAA Honors Scottish Rite Hospital’s Don Cummings

by | Apr 15, 2019 | General News, Press Coverage

On April 5, 2019, several Scottish Rite Hospital staff members gathered before the break of dawn at the WFAA studio for a “Party on the Plaza” to celebrate a segment that was aired live that morning. The hospital’s Director of Prosthetics Don Cummings had no idea the story was actually about him.

Don, who has been at the hospital since 1987, was honored as WFAA Daybreak’s Rise and Shiner — an honor given to those dedicated to changing lives for the better through their work. Don was nominated by his peers and former patients at Scottish Rite Hospital, and the staff that showed up early Friday morning truly showed their support for Don and his family.

Watch the full segment here.

Scottish Rite Hospital Patients Depart For Annual Amputee Ski Trip

by | Feb 13, 2019 | General News, Press Coverage

Fourteen amputee patients from Scottish Rite Hospital received a grand send-off this week at DFW airport as they departed for the hospital’s annual Amputee Ski Trip. Representatives from Scottish Rite Hospital, American Airlines and DFW International Airport threw a party for the patients prior to their flight to Denver. The teenagers will spend a week at the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NCSD) in Winter Park, Colorado, where they will learn to ski and snowboard despite their limb differences.

Several patients discussed their excitement for the trip with local media, while representatives from the hospital offered insight on the benefits the trip provides to the kids. The goal of the trip is to foster a sense of self-confidence, discovery and independence for the patients. Snow skiing is well suited for amputees and, with special equipment, they can quickly become competitive and often excel at the sport.

Watch coverage of the send-off party from FOX 4 and CBS 11.

Dallas Mavericks Players Shoot Baskets With Scottish Rite Hospital Patients

by | Feb 12, 2019 | General News, Press Coverage

Dallas Mavericks players were joined by their mascot, Champ, last week as they visited patients at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Three players from the Mavs shot baskets and played games with patients on the hospital’s multi-sport court. 

After an hour of shooting-around, the group headed inside to visit the hospital’s in-patient unit. Champ and the players passed out gift bags to each patient and posed for pictures with many of their families. The afternoon left a positive impact on both the patients and the players.

“It’s truly a blessing to get to spend some time with them, because they light up everybody that’s around them with their positive attitudes,” Dwight Powell, one of the Mavericks players on the visit, said.

Watch NBC 5’s coverage of the visit and see the Dallas Morning News’ photos from the day.

WFAA: Born without hands, Desmond Blair turns challenges into something beautiful

WFAA: Born without hands, Desmond Blair turns challenges into something beautiful

by | Jan 9, 2019 | General News, Press Coverage

Desmond Blair, a former hand patient and current Scottish Rite Hospital employee, has spent much of his life surprising people with his artistic abilities. Despite his hand difference and people’s doubts, Desmond followed his longtime dream of being an artist. Now he produces beautiful artwork that is sought after throughout the country.

Watch WFAA’s feature on Desmond to learn more about his story.

Clemson Football Team Visits Scottish Rite Hospital Before Cotton Bowl

Clemson Football Team Visits Scottish Rite Hospital Before Cotton Bowl

by | Dec 31, 2018 | General News, Press Coverage

Two days before their 30-3 victory over Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl, the Clemson football team visited patients and families at Scottish Rite Hospital. Led by head coach Dabo Swinney and their honorary captain, 8-year-old Layton Horner, the Tigers spent the morning dancing, hula-hooping and inspiring children.
 
Several Clemson players expressed how grateful they were for the opportunity to visit Scottish Rite Hospital, and how much they appreciate the enthusiasm of the kids. Dance-offs and games of Pie Face dominated the morning and filled the atrium with laughter. The players matched the energy of Layton and other patients, who were excited to meet some of the best football players in the country.
 
“He’s a big ball of energy,” Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrel said about Layton. “His attitude toward life—I’ve been very inspired by it.”
 
Layton will be cheering on the Tigers on January 7, when they play Alabama for the College Football Playoff National Championship in California.
 
Watch coverage from Clemson’s visit and learn more about Layton.