CBS DFW: Scottish Rite for Children Patient Cedric Has Found His Niche With Sports

Scottish Rite for Children, in partnership with Texas Woman’s University (TWU), has been awarded $285,000 through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).  The funding supports the launch of…

Skeletally immature athletes, those that are still growing, have unique conditions that occur in the growth centers of the bones. Heel pain in adults is caused by different issues because their growth…

There are many different words that are used to describe limb loss and limb differences. These medical terms allow patients and their families to effectively communicate with their health care provider. This…

Kenneth, also known as “KJ,” of Longview, Texas, is 6 years old and full of life. He plays baseball with The Miracle League of East Texas and spreads happiness wherever he goes.…

For 15-year-old Adriana of Prosper, Texas, volleyball is more than a sport. It is a bond she shares with her twin sister, Sofia. After years of playing together at home and school,…

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong condition that affects movement, muscle tone and coordination. When your child is diagnosed with CP, it can bring many questions and uncertainties about their future. Through…

Hunter was born prematurely and diagnosed with cerebral palsy as an infant, undergoing years of intensive treatments and surgeries throughout his childhood. Despite these challenges, he discovered a passion for golf early…

What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a clinical dietitian at Scottish Rite where I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families. My role is to…

The Dallas Stars visited patients at Scottish Rite for Children where they met Jacob, a young fan being treated for a painful bone condition. Jacob and his family shared how difficult the…

Last year, biomechanical researchers at Scottish Rite for Children began providing high school teams with resources typically only available or affordable at the professional and collegiate levels. They created pre-season injury-prevention trainings,…