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Get to Know our SRH Staff: Karol Yeager, Ambulatory Care

Get to Know our SRH Staff: Karol Yeager, Ambulatory Care

by | Sep 30, 2019 | Spotlight

What is your role at the hospital? What do you do on a daily basis? 
I am the nurse coordinator for the two non-surgical sports medicine physicians in Frisco. I handle the daily coordination of patients, orders, education, referrals and help the clinic run as smoothly as possible.
 
What led you to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children? How long have you worked here?
I volunteered at the hospital during nursing school and fell in love with it. I have been here for six months.
 
What do you enjoy most about Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children?
I really enjoy the success stories, as well as being able to be a part of helping kids get back to being their best! The atmosphere here is so kind. I love being part of such a positive environment where everyone is helpful and family oriented.
What was your first job? What path did you take to get here?
My first job was a lifeguard and swim instructor. 
 
My path wasn’t very direct, but what matters is that I ended up here. My first degree was in kinesiology/health. Years later, I went back to school and earned another degree – this time in nursing. During nursing school, I volunteered at the hospital and fell in love. When I graduated, I started working in the Pediatric ICU, which I have a heart and passion for, and worked there for eight years. After that, I dabbled in school nursing and then found my way here!

What do you like to do in your spare time?
Travel, spending time with family/friends, baking, trying new restaurants and watching sports.
 
Three words to best describe you:
Loyal, kind, funny
 
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
Probably own a bakery.
 
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
I went for a ride in one of the Goodyear blimps!
Get to Know our SRH Staff: Daniel Stokes, Physical Therapy

Get to Know our SRH Staff: Daniel Stokes, Physical Therapy

by | Jul 2, 2019 | Spotlight

What is your role at the hospital? What do you do on a daily basis? 
I am a sports physical therapist. I assess, examine, plan and treat athletes. Most of my time is used looking at movement proficiency to make sure an athlete is moving well. I will typically differentiate movement into two categories: dysfunctional/functional and painful/non-painful patterns. I will then breakout these movement patterns to find the cause of the issue that the athlete is dealing with. This allows me to focus on the cause, and not just the symptoms.
 
Because of my interest in golf, I have completed special training with Titleist Performance Institute. With a TPI Medical Certification, I have enhanced my expertise as a physical therapist with a solid understanding of the mechanics of a golf swing. I also enjoy evaluating and working with baseball players.
 
What led you to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children? How long have you worked here?
I have worked at the hospital for two years. Prior to physical therapy school, I worked in sports performance as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. I knew I wanted to work with athletes and the values of the hospital really aligned with mine. Another physical therapist, Lorenzo Vite, brought me on and shared that the sports medicine team was expanding with the addition of the Frisco location. Having the opportunity to be mentored by Lorenzo, plus the opportunity to put patients first, has been incredibly fulfilling.
 
What do you enjoy most about Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children?
Pediatric sports physical therapy is rewarding and fun. Being able to work with athletes, no matter their background, is truly a special opportunity. I have the chance to influence young athletes and, in some cases, I will spend up to 24 weeks with them while in rehabilitation. Over time, we develop trust and a strong relationship. The best part of my job is when a patient states that he or she feels better and stronger than before their injury. That means I did my job. I want them to return to their sport with confidence. To sum it up, being able to impact the life of an athlete, long past their injury, is what I enjoy most about working for the hospital.
What was your first job? What path did you take to become a PT?
After receiving my degree in kinesiology from West Texas A&M University (go Buffs!), my first job was an internship in strength and conditioning at Texas Christian University. This led to a graduate assistant position in strength and conditioning for two years at the University of Texas at Arlington. There, I trained athletes in men’s golf, tennis, volleyball, basketball, track & field, softball and baseball. I also received my master’s degree in exercise physiology. 

From there, I worked at an elite training facility in North Texas working with youth, college and professional athletes, as well as some Olympic athletes and teams. At this facility, I met Lorenzo Vite, who is currently our senior physical therapist at Scottish Rite for Children. He made a huge impact in my decision to change careers and pursue a doctorate in physical therapy and I am grateful for his influence.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
Lots of family time with my wife of nine years, Bethany, and our two little girls, Lucy and Stella. We have two dogs, Bear and Reagan. We are very involved with Citizens Church and when time allows, I enjoy playing golf and cooking out with the neighbors.

What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
I love my job. I would still choose to work in the golf industry, working on golf performance, biomechanics and injury prevention.

Where is your favorite golf course? Where do you want to play some day?
My favorite golf course right now is The Outlaw golf course in New Mexico. I spend most of my time playing at Westridge Golf Course in McKinney, Texas. Dream course would be at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California.

Are you a golfer? Learn more from Daniel on how to warm up the RITE way.

Get to Know our SRH Staff: Stuart Boren, Radiology

Get to Know our SRH Staff: Stuart Boren, Radiology

by | Apr 22, 2019 | Spotlight

What is your role at the hospital? What do you do on a daily basis?
I am the Lead MRI Technologist on the Frisco campus. Being at the hospital can be a stressful time for children and adults, so I strive to give patients and families an enjoyable experience while they are in the MRI suite. Also, I get to collaborate with our radiology team and physicians to ensure we are meeting the unique needs of each patient we see.
 
What led you to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children? How long have you worked here?
I wanted to be here for the challenge of working with pediatric patients. I feel like I have always been able to relate with my patient population and I knew this could help with the potential difficulties of conducting  pediatric scans. I have been with Scottish Rite for Children for a little over one year. 
 
What do you enjoy most about Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children?
I enjoy seeing the satisfied looks on patients and family members after completing a difficult procedure, such as a MRI. The appreciation you receive makes it all worth it.
 
What was your first job?
I worked at Center Office Products doing mostly warehouse work.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
In my spare time I enjoy sporting events, attending concerts, dancing with my wife, coaching my son’s baseball team, playing soccer/tennis with my little girl, golf, video gaming and being with friends.
 
The next day is never promised, so I try to enjoy every minute and never sweat the small stuff.
 
Three words to best describe you:
Outgoing, energetic, dependable
 
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
A vet, professional gamer, DJ or working at Chick-fil-A (I love their chicken!)
 
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
A group of friends and I decided to go white water rafting down the Chattooga River. The water was cold, the rapids were intense and the adrenaline rush was amazing. It happens to be the same river where the movie Deliverance was filmed on and I love Burt Reynolds.
Get to Know our SRH Staff: Jeff Black, M.D.

Get to Know our SRH Staff: Jeff Black, M.D.

by | Apr 1, 2019 | Spotlight

What is your role at the hospital?

I am the medical director for the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders. The dyslexia center is a multi-disciplinary program that provides diagnostic services, community and school outreach, curriculum development, teacher training and physician education. Our mission is to improve lives of children with specific learning disabilities.
 
What led you to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children? How long have you worked here?
J.C. Montgomery called. I started August 1,1990.
 
What do you enjoy most about Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children?
The popcorn aroma.

What was your first job? What path did you take to get here?
Filling station attendant. Interstate 8, 10 and 20.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
Play golf or think about golf.

Three words to best describe you:
Focused on retirement.

What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
Medical missionary

What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
White water rafting on the Rio Grande in Taos in the spring.

Get to Know our SRH Staff: Bob Walker, President/CEO

Get to Know our SRH Staff: Bob Walker, President/CEO

by | Mar 28, 2019 | Spotlight

What is your role at the hospital? What do you do on a daily basis? 

My role is to provide support for the staff, medical staff and volunteers who do an outstanding job serving our patients and families each day. Our hospital touches the lives of thousands of individuals every year in a positive way and I feel fortunate to be part of the team.
 
I start my day with eggs, bacon and sausage cooked for me by Fernando in our cafeteria. He does an outstanding job! I spend a lot of my day supporting the leadership team and working with our Board of Trustees on strategic matters to ensure our patients continue to receive the excellent care they have received for almost 100 years.

What led you to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children? How long have you worked here? 

I received a call from J. C. Montgomery in 1979 asking if I had an interest in working at Scottish Rite Hospital. Certainly, it was one of the best phone calls I ever received. Thanks, J.C.! I joined the staff shortly after this building opened in 1979. It was a true blessing to have the opportunity to work in a children’s facility well on its way to becoming the premier pediatric orthopedic hospital in the world.

What do you enjoy most about Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children?
What I enjoy most about working at the hospital is knowing a positive impact has been made on the lives of so many children and families. It is also a pleasure working with dedicated individuals who make this such a special place. I hear from people, just about everywhere I go, that their children’s lives have been transformed by the excellent care received at the hospital. 

What was your first job? What path did you take to get here?
My first job was patching potholes for the City of Garland streets department. I worked for the city for seven straight summers and most of that time I drove a tractor, mowing right-aways. I learned the correct way to patch a pothole and the importance of air conditioning.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love being outdoors working in my yard, and I still drive tractors. I also enjoy running, exercising and working out daily.
 
Three words to best describe you:
According to Belinda, I am absent-minded, disorganized and overly sensitive.
 
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
I would ask Kim Howard for a job in our grounds department. Our beautiful grounds are the first impression (and sometimes the only impression) that many people have of the hospital. The grounds team does a spectacular job keeping things looking beautiful and immaculate all year long. 
 
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
My son Matt and I took a trip to Moab, Utah in our Jeep. Moab is known for rock crawling. In our Jeep, we completed Pritchett Canyon and Behind the Rocks (both very steep, rocky terrain) and White Knuckle Hill – which is self-explanatory.

THIS WEEK, MR. WALKER CELEBRATED 40 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE OF GIVING CHILDREN BACK THEIR CHILDHOOD. CONGRATULATIONS!

Get to Know our SRH Staff: Molly McGuire, Research

Get to Know our SRH Staff: Molly McGuire, Research

by | Mar 26, 2019 | Spotlight

What is your role at the hospital? What do you do on a daily basis? 
My job involves working with teams of surgeon-researchers and coordinators all over the world to collect data about patients they treat for Perthes disease, a rare disease that impacts formation of the hip. We then study this information to understand the phenomenon of Perthes disease and help families. The organization is called the International Perthes Study Group. I help this multicenter research effort by coordinating legal, regulatory, communications and operational aspects of enrollment and data monitoring. I also recruit our own hospital patients for various Perthes-related research projects.  

What led you to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children? How long have you worked here?
I was an academic research coordinator at UT Southwestern. Prior to that, I was in Lima, Peru working on grant-funded research for the University of Pennsylvania and Tulane University. I have been at the hospital for one year, and I’m loving it!  

What do you enjoy most about Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children?
My co-workers and colleagues energize and humble me and are the best part of the job.  

What was your first job? 
I was a lifeguard during a shift no one else wanted – 5-9 a.m.in the morning.  

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I spend as much time as I can in the company of my dog, and I play on a recreational women’s soccer team.  

Three words to best describe you:
Studious, committed and adventurous  

What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
Professor or CIA, can’t decide.  

What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
I served in the Peace Corps.

Learn more about the research conducted in the Center for Excellence in Hip.