This update from President/CEO Robert L. Walker was previously published in Rite Up, 2021 – Issue 1. 

We all know the expression that actions speak louder than words, and at Scottish Rite for Children, we believe and practice that adage daily. In October we will celebrate our centennial, and that means for 100 years, our clinicians, staff and volunteers have continued to demonstrate the institution’s incredible mission of providing exceptional pediatric orthopedic care that ultimately helps give children back their childhood.

We are so fortunate — first, to serve our patients and their families, focusing on their care and well-being — and second, to proudly work with an outstanding group of people that make up an extraordinary place like Scottish Rite for Children. In 2020, Scottish Rite for Children was named a “Top 100 Workplace” by the Dallas Morning News for the third year in a row! We were ranked 11^th in large companies and first in the health care company category. Every staff member at the Dallas and Frisco locations is committed to making each visit by a patient or visitor an exceptional experience. Last year there were significant challenges within the organization and in our communities brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. But as always, working as a team, we found ways to innovate, extend our expertise and effectively keep the staff and patients safe and healthy while continuing our top-notch care and one-of-a-kind culture.

Speaking of actions, we would love for you to visit the new Centennial website. You can view the timeline of our 100-year history and find out more about the Boundless Centennial Campaign. There you can also see our remarkable patients showing what amazing things they can do! These kids, and all of the patients at Scottish Rite for Children, inspire us to keep up the good work each and every day.