On this episode, we are joined by Dwight Putnam, a certified prosthetist who works at a pediatric hospital in Texas. He brings a unique perspective to his job as a prosthetist as he previously worked as a professional sculptor. In his job, Dwight works with kids born...
Prosthetics
WFAA Honors Scottish Rite Hospital’s Don Cummings
On April 5, 2019, several Scottish Rite Hospital staff members gathered before the break of dawn at the WFAA studio for a "Party on the Plaza" to celebrate a segment that was aired live that morning. The hospital's Director of Prosthetics Don Cummings had no idea the...
CW33: 14 Local Amputees Headed to Colorado for Ski Trip
To watch video and read original story, visit here. DALLAS -- It's round two for 16-year-old Cody and some of the 13 other teens headed to Winter Park, Colorado! Every year, American Airlines, Saint Bernard, and other sponsors team up to send Scottish Rite patients on...
Amputee Ski Trip Spotlight: Alfonso, age 15 of Bedford
Alfonso, age 15 of Bedford, has been treated for hand differences and prosthetic needs at Scottish Rite Hospital since he was five years old. Alfonso dreams of one day becoming an English teacher and his favorite book is Perks of Being a Wallflower. His prosthetist...