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April White, R.N., came to Scottish Rite for Children when she was 4 years old to receive treatment for her hip dysplasia and continued as a patient for 14 years. “I loved going to Scottish Rite because it didn’t look like other hospitals, and everyone was so nice,” she says. When April completed nursing school, she knew that she wanted to return to Scottish Rite, and her wish came true a couple of years later. She was thrilled to find that a few of the nurses who had cared for her as a patient were still here, and they still remembered her name! April has been at Scottish Rite for 19 years and says her favorite part of working here is the kids. “Helping a child improve their quality of life is heartwarming,” April says. “Not only are we making an impact on the patients we care for, but also they are making an impact on us as caregivers.” The staff members love the mission of Scottish Rite for Children, and you can honor their work with your generous gift. http://spr.ly/6180JeXXr
“I want others to know how important recovery and lifestyle are for good physical therapy outcomes,” says Rushi, a sports physical therapist. “Proper sleep and diet are important to optimize recovery between physical therapy sessions.” Learn more in this #staffspotlight.
"Even through a global pandemic, we are immensely fortunate to celebrate this momentous occasion with all of you. We want to thank each of you for being an essential part of this healing team. Without your support in so many ways, volunteer service, donations and prayers, Scottish Rite for Children could not have reached this major milestone." says President/CEO, Bob Walker. Read more of our Letter from the President on our website.
We are so grateful for our Dyslexia teachers who make a huge impact on our patients’ lives with their extraordinary efforts! Learn more about our Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia & Learning Disorders on our website. http://spr.ly/6182JHMjy
At the City of Frisco TX - City Hall’s recent council meeting, Mayor Jeff Cheney recognized October 10, 2021 as “Scottish Rite for Children Day” celebrating the organization's centennial year of giving children back their childhood. Our team is honored to be able to be a part of this proclamation!
“Small miracles, if you want to call them that, are reasonably common around here,” says consulting physician, Charles E. Johnston, M.D. “The opportunity to come across an unusual problem and to figure out a solution are some of the things that are the most fun about coming to work every day.” Johnston graduated from Yale University, received his medical degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons and became a Harrington fellow at Scottish Rite. With his focus on scoliosis and spine disorders, Johnston has more than 35 years of service at Scottish Rite for Children and is a former assistant chief of staff. In 2020, he received the POSNA Humanitarian Award, an honor presented to one pediatric orthopedic surgeon who has shown exemplary, lifelong dedication to the care of children in underdeveloped areas worldwide. Watch Dr. Johnston with patient Andrea in her story “Swimming with Scoliosis” to learn more about her scoliosis experience at Scottish Rite.
“I have been given a great opportunity to help children learn the gift of reading,” says Karen, our director of dyslexia education. “As a sister, mother and grandmother of individuals with dyslexia, I know what it means to share with someone the gift of reading, and I take that responsibility seriously.” Learn more in this #staffspotlight.
At the 56th annual Scoliosis Research Society meeting, former Scottish Rite pediatric orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Lori Karol, was honored for her service as the first female Vice President of the prestigious medical organization. Join us in congratulating Dr. Karol! #SRSAM21 #WomenInMedicine
In 1965, Lucius “Luke” Waites, Jr., M.D., began a program at Scottish Rite for Children to treat children with dyslexia, a learning disorder marked by difficulty connecting sounds to letters that affects a child’s ability to read and spell. In 1968, the World Federation of Neurology met at Scottish Rite to formulate the first consensus definition of developmental dyslexia. Scottish Rite has been an international leader in the field ever since. The Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia & Learning Disorders evaluates and treats children for suspected learning disorders, trains teachers and therapists to work with students with dyslexia and conducts research into the causes and new treatments. Waites’ work continues today under medical director Sheryl Frierson, M.D. Visit our website to learn more about the experts evaluating and treating learning disorders, such as dyslexia.
“My late husband inspired me to become a nurse,” says Imelda, a nurse in our Rheumatology department and infusion clinic. “He suffered from systemic lupus erythematosus and after his passing, God opened the door at Scottish Rite for Children. I am precisely where I was meant to be — in the Rheumatology department.” Learn more in this #staffspotlight.
