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One of our favorite days of the year is our annual Day of Service. It helps us connect with our purpose, fosters team building, and drives us to grow as an organization to support more charitable programs. Yesterday, our team prepared and cooked meals for families at CHOA Egleston and CHOA Scottish Rite's Ronald McDonald Homes. The Ronald McDonald House provides crucial support to families with children in the hospital, making a challenging time a little easier by offering free accommodation and round-the-clock meals. These acts of kindness allow families to focus on being there for their children. It was a rewarding experience! hashtag#Othersfirst hashtag#GivingBack hashtag#TeamWork hashtag#Healthcare hashtag#CharitableOutreach
Our Frisco campus pre-op nurses are adding a special touch to make Scottish Rite even more fun and welcoming! ✨🎨 From horses and Pac-Man to Dallas Mavericks logos, they’re personalizing patient doors with drawings tailored to each child’s interests. We love that our staff go above and beyond to make our patients feel extra special and right at home. 🐴🎮🏀❤️ hashtag#PediatricSurgery hashtag#ScottishRiteforChildren hashtag#PreOp
Say hello to our newest employees at Scottish Rite for Children! 🎉 We're excited to welcome these talented individuals to our team. Interested in joining us? Visit our careers page to explore open positions and learn more about opportunities at Scottish Rite! https://bit.ly/3LlVo4h hashtag#NewHires hashtag#WelcomeToTheTeam hashtag#CareersAtScottishRite
Meet Ryan from the Orthotics and Prosthetics department! He plays a vital role in providing the best care to our patients, ensuring they receive top-notch orthotic and prosthetic services. With 16 years of experience at Scottish Rite, Ryan has been part of numerous inspiring success stories and treasures the opportunity to support our patients throughout their journeys. Discover more about him in our latest hashtag#StaffSpotlight.
Robert Walker joined Scottish Rite for Children in 1979, serving as executive vice president and chief operating officer before being named president and CEO in 2012. The 33rd-degree Scottish Rite mason has guided Scottish Rite for Children to become one of the highest-ranked pediatric orthopedic centers in the world. He has held numerous board and leadership positions with the Texas Hospital Association and American Hospital Association, DFW Hospital Council, Shelton School, BMW Dallas Marathon, and more. Scottish Rite was founded in 1921 when a group of masons approached one of Dallas’ first orthopedic surgeons, W.B. Carrell, about building a facility to care for children suffering from polio, regardless of their ability to pay. When the vaccine effectively eliminated polio in America, the hospital expanded to other conditions and today focuses on complex orthopedic cases and certain arthritic and neurological disorders like dyslexia. It treated all patients free of charge until 2012. In the fiscal year of 2023, the Dallas and Frisco campuses of the hospital hosted 79,211 outpatient clinic visits, 33,523 outpatient physical and occupational therapy visits, and performed 3,555 surgeries. U.S. News and World Report ranked Scottish Rite as No. 4 in the country for pediatric orthopedics. Below, read about how Walker developed his work ethic, how he spends his free time, and what he sees in store for the health system. hashtag#DCEO hashtag#Dallas500
Happy Child Life Month! 🌟 We're incredibly grateful for our wonderful Child Life teams at both our Dallas and Frisco campuses. These amazing specialists play a vital role in pediatric health care, providing essential coping strategies and bringing a sense of normalcy to our patients during their treatment journey. Their efforts ensure that our patients are given the support they need while they are tackling aspects of care like injections, lab draws, MRIs, surgery, casting, staying in our inpatient unit and more. The Child Life team offers education, coping tools and comfort to patients of all ages using specialized techniques customized for each patient’s unique needs. Join us in thanking our dedicated Child Life staff for their unwavering commitment to making our patients feel at home at Scottish Rite for Children! 🌈💙✨
When patients and patient families come to Scottish Rite for Children, they're greeted by a multitude of memorable experiences — giant crayons, the colorful playground, our one-of-a-kind mobile and top-notch medical care. However, amidst all these attractions, one gem of our Dallas campus shines bright: the Cafeteria! Our Cafeteria stands out from your ordinary hospital dining experience. Instead, it boasts a team of skilled Dietary staff who are genuinely passionate about cuisine and dedicated to serving our patients with a smile. Whether it's the offerings at our Deli counter, the mouthwatering options at the Pizza and Pasta stations, or the sizzling delights from the Grill station and beyond, our chefs and Dietary support staff tirelessly strive to provide nourishing and delicious meals that fuel the bodies of our patients, families and staff. We love that our Dietary team not only goes above and beyond to bring joy to our patients' hearts but also ensures that their bellies are equally content! 😋🥪
The Dallas Stars players and their lovable mascot Victor E. Green traded their skates for smiles as they brought joy to our patients off the ice! 🏒⭐️ In the midst of the cheers and laughter, our young fans got the opportunity to meet their hockey heroes up close, creating unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. A huge shoutout to the Stars players for making our patients feel extra special! It's moments like these that make us appreciate the magic of sports beyond the game. 🌟💚 #TexasHockey
We're thrilled to announce that our esteemed spine experts Dr. McIntosh and Dr. Johnson have been selected to LEAD with the Scoliosis Research Society! As the society approaches 60 years of success, it's paving the way for the next generation of leaders through a comprehensive Leadership, Education and Development (L.E.A.D.) program. They stand out among an impressive group, having made significant contributions to Scoliosis Research Society. Let's join in congratulating them on this well-deserved achievement!
Texas Woman's University fashion students went above and beyond to create functional and stylish clothing for our inpatients with scoliosis undergoing halo-gravity traction treatment at Scottish Rite. Halo-gravity traction is the process of gently stretching and straightening a significantly curved spine, as seen in patients with scoliosis and kyphosis. Throughout the treatment, kids are fitted with a halo around their heads that can make it difficult to put on a shirt without stretching it out. With hidden snaps and zippers, the clothes these fashion students designed won't easily stretch or become damaged, providing our patients with independence, style and comfort during their hospital stay. This inspiring project was led by their dedicated professor, Remy Odukomaiya, who recognized the need for practical clothing for these children. Witnessing the impact of their efforts, these talented students have shown the power of fashion to make a difference in people's lives. 👗✨
