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We understand that learning your child has spina bifida can lead to many questions. However, families do not have to handle this journey alone. At Scottish Rite for Children, a large team…
Previously published in Rite Up, 2025 – Issue 3 Family means everything to 6-year-old De’Vaun, of Forney, Texas. Most of De’Vaun’s favorite activities, like watching movies or playing with Legos, are enjoyed…
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a pediatric orthotist and prosthetist, which means I am basically part engineer, part problem solver and part cheerleader for children who are…
When the first Hand in Hand Support Group met in April 2024, about 60 people gathered to connect, share stories and support one another. A little over a year later, that number…
Healio recently featured Scottish Rite for Children in an article highlighting the hospital’s recognition in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Scottish Rite earned the distinction of…
Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2025 – Issue 3. by Kristi Shewmaker It happened after school. At an innocent game of touch football, Noah was tackled from behind. He never…
U.S. News & World Report ranked Scottish Rite for Children No. 1 in the nation for pediatric orthopedic care in its 2025-2026 “Best Children’s Hospitals for Orthopedics” category. For 17 consecutive years,…
Scottish Rite for Children has received one of Texas’ highest honors in health care quality — the Texas Hospital Association’s (THA) Bill Aston Award for Quality — for its innovative program that…
At Scottish Rite for Children, our experts provide care to the whole child – body, mind and spirit. The Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine department sees children with orthopedic issues who also have related…
A recent CBS Texas report explored how the culture of youth sports is shifting to prioritize fun, balance and emotional well-being over pressure and competition. Director of Medical Sports Medicine, Shane M.…
