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Miles of Motivation: Alice Races Ahead of AMPS
12-year-old Alice is racing towards her dreams, confidently managing each day and creating her own path! With a passion for running, she participates in cross country for her school and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). After securing fifth place in AAU’s 5K, Alice...
Get to Know Our Staff: Dan Surgenor, Prosthetics and Orthotics
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?My role at Scottish Rite is to fabricate orthotic and prosthetic devices. What is the most fulfilling part of your job? The most fulfilling part of my job is the impact that we make on children and their family's...
Courage in Motion
Previously published in Rite Up, 2024 – Issue 3. Eight-year-old Déborah aspires to be an athlete like her role model Darlene Hunter, a 2016 Paralympic gold medalist for Team USA’s wheelchair basketball team. Déborah actively engages in dance, golf, tennis, softball...
Modern Luxury: Great Scott
Through healing hearts and helping hands, Scottish Rite for Children remains steadfast nationwide and beyond. By. Jane Humphrey We are deeply grateful for the exceptional dedication and care Dr. Scott Oishi and his team provide to our son. Every visit to Scottish...
Cooper the Trouper: On a Mission to Mobilize
Previously published in Rite Up, 2024 – Issue 3. by Kristi Shewmaker “I can’t wait for you to see the little tricycle up in the ceiling,” BJ said to his wife, Ashley, when they arrived at Scottish Rite for Children in January 2023. Ashley and BJ Burton drove from...
A Parent’s Guide to Contact Sports for Kids
Contact sports can be exciting for young athletes and parents alike. They also introduce an element of danger into the exercise equation. Any time a person participates in a physical activity, there’s a risk of injury. However, engaging in contact sports magnifies...
Lillie’s Leap of Faith: From Cerebral Palsy Patient to Future Journalist
As soon as you step through the doors at Scottish Rite for Children, patients and their families are immediately embraced by a culture dedicated to fostering lifelong connections. When a patient completes treatment, staying connected beyond their time at Scottish...
Get To Know Our Staff: Timothy Nuckols, Therapy Services
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I supervise therapy technicians, assist physical therapists with daily exercises selected for their patients and help ensure that patients are using proper technique in therapy. What is the most fulfilling part of...
Emily Claire’s Transformation: A Pain-Free Knee and a New Life Path
Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2024 – Issue 3. by Kristi Shewmaker Emily Claire, of Plano, spends most of her time raising two pigs — Dolly and Kenny, named after Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Like the country legends, Dolly and Kenny are not...
Get to Know our Staff: Melanie Dally, R.N., Rheumatology
What is your job title/role at Scottish Rite? I am a registered nurse in the Rheumatology/Infusion clinic and as needed in the Inpatient Unit. When I am working in Infusion, I help the patients get settled and comfortable, start their IV’s and monitor the patient...
Get to Know our Staff: Ryan Floyd, Inpatient Nursing Unit
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children?I am a RN II in the Inpatient Unit at the Dallas campus. What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work?I work the night shift. As soon as I get there, I attend huddle and...
Two Paths, One Goal: Twins Take on Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Izzy and Gabby are 7-year-old sisters who have more in common than being twins! They enjoy spending time in the great outdoors and hiking as a family at state parks. While Izzy is more interested in animals, Gabby’s focus is on climbing anything she manage to...
Get to Know our Staff: Karla Farmer, Fracture Clinic
What is the most fulfilling part of your job? I enjoy helping patients and their families get the care they need. What makes Scottish Rite a special place to you?Scottish Rite is special because of the compassionate, specialized care given to patients and families....
Levi Soars To Success With Take Flight
“We thank God for connecting us with Scottish Rite,” says Levi’s dad, Josh. “Levi was unable to recognize his letters when we first arrived, and now he’s reading chapter books.” Nine-year-old Levi, of Arlington, is a creative spirit with a passion for reading. Each...
Get to Know our Staff: Dallas Manly, Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?My role is to make it easy for team members to raise safety concerns and then work with them to improve processes. The result is enhanced, quality care that Scottish Rite is so well known for! What is the most...