THE STAFF NEWSLETTER FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017

› ›Scribbles › › 2016 Staff Holiday Party

1. Desmond Blair, IT, and daughter, Camille2. Keiko Pittman, Virginia Johnson, Lauren Yeates, Leslie

Ray, Rose Posey, Candace Mullenix, Shonna Norman and Claudine Arias, all Human Resources

3. Shera Taliaferro, Surgical Services; Amy McIntosh, M.D. and Lori Karol, M.D., both Orthopedics

4. Santa (a.k.a. Matt Chance, Administration) and David Calles, Nursing

5. Anna Bayless, Ambulatory Care and daughter, Neilyana6. Marley Goudge, Communications and daughter, Eberly

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› › Event RecapsBMW Dallas Marathon

National Popcorn Day!

1. Bob Walker, Administration2. Scottish Rite Hospital’s

Cheering Station3. Philip Ashley, M.D. and Philip

Wilson, M.D., both Orthopedics4. Katy Brown and Marilyn Elliott,

both Research5. Andrea Stick, C.P.N.P.-P.C.,

Orthopedics and friend, Maggie Riba

1. Meg Boyd, Volunteer Services; Volunteers Reggie Storey and Paula Storey; Jennifer Brooks, Louanne Weeks and Pedro Rodriguez, all Volunteer Services

2. Doris Harrington, Environmental Services; Volunteers, Angie Mayo and Dave Comer

3. Betty Jones, Dietary

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› › News You Can Use

Q: Who is your hero? A: My mom and dad for their hard work and loving me unconditionally

Q: Cat or dog? A: I prefer stuffed animals

Q: What is the first thing you would save in a fire? A: My wedding dress because my wedding is this month, on February 18th!

Q: If you were an Olympian, what sport would you compete in? A: Soccer

Q: What is your favorite holiday? A: Earth Day! It falls on my birthday!

Q: What is your biggest pet peeve? A: Rude people and awkward silence

Q: If your life was made into a movie, who would play you? A: Candace Cameron Bure, since Full House/Fuller House are my favorite shows

Fernanda Pinarte, Movement Science

FUN FACTS

› › Fast Facts: Research Advisory Panel

› › Sharp Staff› › Tracy White is now a certified scrub tech. Congrats on this distinction, Tracy! › › Katy Brown, M.S., received her Masters of Science in Counseling. Awesome job, Katy! › › Molly Dempsey, M.D., has been named the Chief Medical Information Officer. › › Patricia Quisenberry and Kathleen Holbrook both received the Del Mar Masonic Lodge 1350 Lamar Award of Excellence for Personal Achievement - an award given to individuals who contribute to education through educational achievement in several areas. What an honor, congrats!

What is R.A.P.?Research Advisory Panel -- this is an internal group comprised of orthopedic surgeons and other staff members from different areas of the hospital.

Why do we have R.A.P.?Its purpose is to ensure that research done at Scottish Rite Hospital has scientific merit, adheres to the mission of the hospital and protects the safety and privacy of patients and their families.

When was R.A.P. started?Although it was officially formed in 2001, the Research Review Committee (a larger group of staff members) had been monitoring research studies since the creation of the Research program in the late 1980s. Carol Wise, Ph.D., was the first R.A.P. chair, followed by Mikhail Samchukov (2004-2015). The current R.A.P. chair is Jeff Black, M.D. The hospital would like to thank Carol Wise, Ph.D., and Mikhail Samchukov for their leadership while serving on R.A.P. and helping improve the quality of Research at the hospital.

How many members are part of R.A.P.?11 active members, including: Jeff Black, M.D. (Chair); Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, Ph.D. (Vice Chair); John Birch, M.D.; Adriana De La Rocha, Ph.D.; Mauricio Delgado, M.D.; Shane Miller, M.D.; Nandina Paria, Ph.D.; David Podeszwa, M.D.; Brandon Ramo, M.D.; Heather Richard, Psych.D.; and Lane Wimberley, M.D.

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There are many ways to say “Thank You!” Don’t forget to thank and recognize your coworkers, staff members, or even your boss with a

CARE RITE sticker.

Fill out the recognition card at a CARE RITE box or at scottishritehospital.org/carerite.

ATTENTION ALL STAFF: Payroll has moved! Now located in the C building on the second floor.

Contact them by phone at extension 6627 or 7645.

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› › APP Fellowship Program

Feb. 13-18 − Amputee Ski TripCelebrating the 36th anniversary of this outstanding Scottish Rite Hospital tradition!

Feb. 14 − Happy Valentine’s Day!Help spread the love!

Feb. 15 − Pancake BreakfastJoin us in the cafeteria for breakfast from 7-9 a.m.

Feb. 25 − Pediatric Orthopedic Education SeriesEducation program for local medical professionals.

March 4 − Reverchon RoundupHelp clean up Reverchon Park. Roundup begins at 9 a.m.

1. Lawson Copley, M.D., Orthopedics; Ray Kleposki, M.S.N., C.P.N.P., Sports Medicine; Jessica Frankel, P.A.-C., and Janith Mills, M.P.A.S., P.A.-C., both Orthopedics; Amy Holland and Emily Davenport, both Children’s Health staff; Amanda Fletcher, C.P.N.P., R.N.F.P., Sports Medicine; Elizabeth Powell, F.N.P.-C, Roni Stern, F.N.P.-C, and David Podeszwa, M.D., all Orthopedics

2. Christine Ho, M.D., and Janith Mills, M.P.A.S., P.A.-C., both Orthopedics3. Elizabeth Powell, F.N.P.-C., and David Podeszwa, M.D., both Orthopedics

Recently, the hospital celebrated a graduation ceremony for those who completed the Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Fellowship. The APP Fellowship is a combined program between Scottish Rite Hospital and Children’s Health for pediatric orthopedic Advanced Practice Providers. This is a training program that involves clinical teaching in various areas, including general pediatric orthopedics, trauma, infection and sports medicine. Online training is also included, where graduates are required to watch lectures on various topics.

Program director David Podeszwa, M.D., looks forward to this fellowship reaching beyond Scottish Rite Hospital and Children’s Health. “It is a great educational program for all APP’s who want to further their training in pediatric orthopedics,” says Podeszwa. All pediatric advanced practice providers, at both Scottish Rite Hospital and Children’s Health, train with our orthopedic physicians in this program. Congratulations to the graduates!

“I was very happy with all the things that this hospital did for my son and will definitely recommend it to people for future reference.”

“This is the kindest, most caring hospital I have ever experienced. I’m so thankful we have you to treat our precious grandson, Caleb!”

“I think your facility is top-notch. Just amazing doctors, nurses and staff. I feel thankful for everyone there.”

“Very professional, caring and efficient. I am confident in the care my child received and the advice we were given.”

- from parents of patients

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