Becker’s Spine Review featured Scottish Rite for Children pediatric orthopedic surgeon Megan E. Johnson, M.D., and her perspective on preparing the next generation of spine surgeons as complex cases and advanced technologies continue to shape the field. As program...
A newspaper in Gladstone, Mich., recently spotlighted Scottish Rite for Children pediatric surgeon Amy L. McIntosh, M.D., and her role as the first U.S. surgeon to implant the Spring Distraction System (SDS), a dynamic growth-friendly spinal device for children with...
Scottish Rite for Children was recently featured by EpicShare for its innovative approach to identifying and responding to suicide risk among pediatric patients. Since 2021, Scottish Rite has screened patients 10 and older for suicide risk during clinic visits using...
Jeremey Howell, vice president of Scottish Rite for Children's North Campus, joins artist and former patient Brittney Wells on NBC 5 DFW's Texas Today to discuss the upcoming Brushes & Bites, an evening celebrating local art and cuisine benefiting young patients...
A Coppell High School senior who learned to crochet this summer rallied his friends to put their new skills to good use, creating handmade caps and blankets for young patients at Scottish Rite for Children. To watch the full segment on FOX 4, click here.
Stephanie Brigger, vice president of development at Scottish Rite for Children, joins Dallas-based visual artologist Brittney Wells on CBS News Texas to showcase Scottish Rite for Children’s Summer Colors Art Auction. Established in 2009, the Summer Colors Art Auction...
Scottish Rite for Children’s Therapeutic Recreation team partnered with Jasmine’s Beat to host RITE Moves, an inclusive dance camp for patients ages 8 to 16. The camp encouraged children of all abilities to build confidence, express themselves through movement and...
Scottish Rite for Children continues its commitment to advancing care for children with complex spinal conditions by expanding the range of treatment options available to patients with early-onset scoliosis. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Amy L. McIntosh, M.D., recently...
Visitors to the FIFA Fan Festival at Fair Park can now experience a unique exhibit highlighting the science behind sports and the women helping shape its future. The newly opened #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers features 26 life-size 3D-printed statues of...
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...
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 on and built a career around it. With support...
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 diagnosis was to receive and how much joy hockey brings him. Jacob’s resilience...
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, tailored for...
A local teen is turning pain into purpose after being diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Ivette, a patient at Scottish Rite for Children, continues to pursue her creative passions — from playing music to running her own floral business — learning when to...
Researchers at Scottish Rite for Children received a five-year, $2.3 million NIH grant to study osteonecrosis, a condition caused by reduced blood flow that weakens and destroys bone and affects nearly 20,000 Americans each year. The study, led by Yinshi Ren, Ph.D.,...
In this episode, Matt Chance, senior vice president and chief operating officer at Scottish Rite for Children, discusses expanding access to highly specialized pediatric orthopedic care while maintaining a relentless focus on excellence. He shares insights on growth...
At Texas Woman’s University, a fashion design class took learning beyond the classroom by focusing on how their skills could help the community. The course partnered with Scottish Rite for Children after identifying a real need among pediatric patients, especially...
Sports medicine orthopedic surgeon John E. Arvesen, M.D., was invited to share his expertise on the right way to support a young athlete without pushing too hard on the Heaven or Heisman podcast. In the episode, Arvesen discusses strength and conditioning for kids,...