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Scottish Rite for Children No. 2 in the Nation & No. 1 in Texas for Pediatric Orthopedic Care by U.S. News & World Report

Scottish Rite for Children No. 2 in the Nation & No. 1 in Texas for Pediatric Orthopedic Care by U.S. News & World Report

by | Oct 8, 2024 | General News

Scottish Rite for Children ranks No. 2 in the nation for pediatric orthopedic care according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 “Best Hospitals for Pediatric Orthopedics” rankings. This places Scottish Rite, yet again, at No. 1 for pediatric orthopedics in Texas and the Southwest region, which includes Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Since specialty rankings began in 2007, Scottish Rite has repeatedly led the nation as a top 10 pediatric orthopedic hospital.

“We believe that the patient experience should be extraordinary from start to finish,” said President and CEO Robert Walker. “As a national leader and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in Texas, hundreds of thousands of children have benefited from our exemplary patient care, innovative research and the unrivaled education of our fellows, residents and other medical professionals who go on to provide transformative care around the world.”

U.S. News determines their rankings with the help of a research and consulting firm that analyzes data from 108 children’s hospitals across 11 specialties and surveys thousands of pediatric specialists. Children’s hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors including clinical outcomes, level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care, and expert opinion among pediatric specialists. The rankings assist parents and caregivers, along with their physicians, in navigating the challenges of choosing the best possible care for children with serious conditions or complex medical needs.

“Consistently receiving recognition from esteemed peers across the country reinforces our position as the expert in pediatric orthopedic care,” said Chief of Staff Daniel J. Sucato, M.D., M.S. “At the same time, we are child-focused, ensuring that the patient is at the center of everything we do. The feeling of being seen and heard, of knowing that you matter, is crucial to the healing process.”

Scottish Rite is also nationally ranked in patient satisfaction. Earlier this year, for the eighth time, the hospital received the NRC Health 2024 Excellence in Patient Experience Award in the children’s hospital category.

“Our multidisciplinary team of surgeons, nurses, therapists, researchers and in-house specialists collaborate to offer our patients and their families a continuum of care that is unmatched,” said Sucato. “We treat the whole child, which may include addressing mental, emotional and behavioral needs as well as their physical condition.”

With 23 pediatric orthopedic surgeons on staff, Scottish Rite employs more than any other provider in the Southwest. Scottish Rite orthopedists write and edit the textbook considered the gold standard orthopedic reference guide by practitioners worldwide. Producing graduates who now hold leadership positions at children’s hospitals across the country, the Dorothy & Bryant Edwards Fellowship in Orthopedics and Scoliosis program is one of the oldest and the largest pediatric orthopedic fellowships in the world. The organization’s robust research program has not only discovered and mapped genes associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, clubfoot and lupus, but it has also invented and advanced revolutionary medical devices resulting in more than 50 patents.

In collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Medical Center, Scottish Rite for Children has repeatedly garnered recognition from U.S. News for its commitment to excellence, consistently ranking the organization among the best pediatric orthopedic facilities in the United States. The rankings and ratings are available online here.

​About U.S. News Rankings
Introduced in 2007 to help families of children with rare or life-threatening illnesses find the best medical care available, U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings are the most comprehensive source of quality-related information on U.S. pediatric hospitals.

U.S. News, alongside a research and consulting firm, collected and analyzed data from 119 children’s hospitals and surveyed thousands of pediatric specialists. Children’s hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care and expert opinion among pediatric specialists.

Get to Know our Staff: Hillary Verver, Orthopedics

Get to Know our Staff: Hillary Verver, Orthopedics

by | Jan 17, 2022 | Spotlight

What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children?  
Graduate Medical Education/Continuing Medical Education (GME/CME) Coordinator

What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work?
I just joined the staff here, but I will be overseeing the journey that we are about to embark into becoming a Texas Medical Association CME Accredited Institution. I also will assist with Graduate Medical Education, specifically helping with student/observers, orthopedic and rheumatology residents and fellows.

What was your first job? What path did you take to get here or what led you to Scottish Rite? How long have you worked here?
My first job in health care was a nursing administrative assistant to a medical surgical nursing director. I eventually worked my way into nursing education, and then expanded into GME. I am passionate about providing a special experience in every connection I make. Being able to provide efficient service and coordinate educational opportunities for our health care providers is a way I contribute to the excellent patient care they are able to deliver. 

What do you enjoy most about Scottish Rite?
The culture here. Everyone I have met has been so exceptional! My HR recruiter, my new coworkers, our volunteers and security officers — everyone has been very welcoming. 

Tell us something about your job that others might not already know.
It is somewhat a new role, at least the CME side of things. Currently, we work with another institution to provide CME credit. But once we go through the TMA accreditation process, we can offer CME on our own and possibly have more opportunities to offer CME to our providers.

What do you wish you knew more about?
I can’t wait to learn more about the fellowships offered here, as well as seeing a fellow through the complete process.

Where is the most interesting place you’ve been?
The most interesting place I’ve been to is Venice, Italy. I enjoyed the rich culture and history it has to offer, and it was truly amazing to see how flooded the city gets when it rains!

What would you rate 10 / 10?
Work related – Microsoft Office 365. I absolutely love being able to work with such up-to-date software, this should not be taken for granted! Fun related – Sprinkles Cupcakes. BEST. CUPCAKES. EVER!

Is there anything that are you looking forward to in 2022?
The journey of accreditation! 

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Opens Clinic at Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Opens Clinic at Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star

by | Dec 2, 2019 | General News, Press Coverage

(DALLAS – December 2, 2019) – Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children has opened a new clinic location at Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star, the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, in Frisco. Beginning this fall, our expertise in pediatric sports medicine and orthopedics will complement Baylor Scott & White’s practice, creating a seamless care experience for athletes of all ages.
 
Frisco offers the ideal location to establish another patient access point, as approximately 25% of patient families reside in communities north of Dallas and tremendous growth is underway in the area. This facility is an extension of both the original Dallas campus and the recently opened Frisco campus. The sought-after location will offer clinic visits for children with orthopedic issues. 
 
SITE HIGHLIGHTS:    

  • Opening December 2019
  • 6,000 total square feet 
  • 9 exam rooms
  • 1 X-Ray room with space for future imaging or patient service growth 
  • Sports medicine surgeon, sports medicine pediatrician and advanced service providers will be available at the outpatient clinic.        
  • More than 2,100 projected clinical visits in year one expected   

LOCATION:    Scottish Rite for Children Sports Medicine at The Star
                        3800 Gaylord Parkway, Suite 850
                        Frisco, TX 75034 
                        (469) 857-2222 
 
ABOUT SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL:
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation’s leading pediatric centers. The hospital treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including sports injuries and fractures, as well as certain arthritic, neurological and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. Patients receive treatment regardless of the family’s ability to pay. For more information about services available at our Dallas or Frisco campus, volunteering or donating, visit scottishritehospital.org.

A Collaborative Research Program Advances Care for Children Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy

A Collaborative Research Program Advances Care for Children Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy

by | Jul 19, 2018 | Research & Innovation

At Scottish Rite Hospital, our team is dedicated to providing individualized, expert care to each child. The hospital’s Neurology department is focused on providing treatment to orthopedic patients who have related neuromuscular diseases and neurological disorders. Over the years, the hospital has established specialized clinics for children with these complex conditions. Through the collaboration between our trained neurologists and orthopedic team, the patients are able to receive multidisciplinary care to address their specific needs. 

To continue advancing the care and treatment of our neurology patients, the department is committed to ongoing research. Each year, the hospital hosts a two-week research program for children diagnosed with hemiplegic (one side of the body) cerebral palsy. To participate in this research, children meet study inclusion criteria and go through an evaluation one week prior to being enrolled in the program. Constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) is a form of treatment where the child’s stronger arm is put into a splint forcing them to use the affected arm for all daily activities. The two-week therapy program includes gross and fine motor activities that encourage independence with identified goals. Activities include crafts, making snacks and games. The program also includes the use of the Armeo®Spring Pediatric (an upper limb video game based robotic exoskeleton). As part of the research, our team evaluates the child before and immediately after completing the program as well as six months later. By analyzing the progress of these children, the data has shown an impact from the therapy including improvement in range of motion, function and use of the affected arm. 

Like many of the research projects that take place at the hospital, this program involves staff from multiple departments. Our Neurology team works closely with the hospital’s research occupational therapists, Angela Shierk, Ph.D., O.T.R. and Heather Roberts, Ph.D., O.T.R., to make this a success. Pediatric clinical nurse specialist Nancy Clegg, Ph.D., R.N., has been involved with this program over the years and can see the impact it has made. “The children we see in our clinics and those who participate in this program are in need of specialized care,” says Clegg. “Our neurologists, orthopedic surgeons and therapists are able to conduct robust research to bring more knowledge and better care back to the patients affected by cerebral palsy. The CIMT program is just one of the many research programs that allow us to collaborate and discover innovative treatment options to enhance overall care.”