Meet Ryan, one of our registered nurses at Scottish Rite for Children! You can spot Ryan’s friendly face during the night shift, where his heart of gold shines in the way he takes care of patients. One of Ryan’s favorite parts about being at Scottish Rite is the team-oriented culture. He says his night shift team means the world to him, and we are so happy to have Ryan as part of our Scottish Rite family! Fun fact: Ryan has a twin sister who’s also a pediatric nurse at another facility. Want to learn more about Ryan? Check out his #StaffSpotlight on our website: https://scottishriteforchildren.org/get-to-know-our.../
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
