This month, we will be giving you a deeper look at our Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia & Learning Disorders on our Facebook page. Join us for patient stories, flashbacks and interesting facts.
Often described as the life of the party, 11-year-old Kaliyah does not let her condition slow her down. At age 4, Kaliyah was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, a chronic autoimmune disorder…
Scottish Rite for Children\'s Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders was established to help identify and treat children with various learning disorders, such as dyslexia. Dyslexia is a learning difference…
What is your job title at Scottish Rite? I am a registered nurse for the Neurology and Rehabilitation department. I assist the providers in caring for our patients. I assess patients’ needs…
\"Seeing him run around happy and never think anything was ever wrong … it\'s heartwarming knowing that he\'s going to be okay,\" says Cooper\'s father, BJ, describing the progress Cooper has made…
What is your job title at Scottish Rite?I am a security officer. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?I ensure that everyone is safe and the hospital is protected. What…
“I believe my treatment at Scottish Rite for Children helped me become the independent person I am today,” says former patient Melissa, describing what brought her back to Scottish Rite as a…
To Gwen Monahan, Scottish Rite for Children represents an opportunity to give back to patients and their families. She began her journey at Scottish Rite in 1972 as a staff nurse. Over…
Research equips Scottish Rite for Children clinicians to continuously provide the best care possible to every patient. Each year, Clinical Orthopedic Research Assistants (CORAs) are chosen to assist Scottish Rite’s team of…
Previously published in Rite Up, 2025 – Issue 1 “This is me, this is who I am, and I am not ashamed of it,” says 17-year-old Chloe, of Panhandle, Texas. She lives…
“Because of his care, Ryan can run and play like a normal kid his age with no problems,” says Jessica, describing what Scottish Rite for Children means to her family and her…
