Texoma Medical Center

Name :

Texoma Medical Center

Address  :

5016 South US Highway 75

Town  :

Denison

State  :

Texas

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

75020

Phone  :

903 416 4000

Web URL  :

Available

Description

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is a world leader in the treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions We strive to improve the care of children worldwide through innovative research and teaching programs training physicians from around the world
TSRHC treats Texas children with orthopedic conditions such as scoliosis clubfoot hand disorders hip disorders and limblength differences as well as certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders such as dyslexia
As a leading pediatric orthopedic center the hospital has treated more than 180000 children since its inception with more than 40000 clinic visits each year The hospital takes a multidisciplinary approach to care tailoring treatment to the individual needs of each child and family
Through the generous support of friends in the community all services are provided without charge to patient families Admission is open to Texas children from birth to 18 years of age TSRHC the only Scottish Rite hospital in the world is not affiliated with the Shriners Hospitals for Children
With the introduction of the Salk and Sabin vaccines in the mid1950s which virtually eradicated polio in the Western Hemisphere the hospital began focusing its attention on orthopedic conditions Today TSRHC is one of the nations leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders such as dyslexia
The Scottish Rite Masons are affiliated with Freemasonry a worldwide fraternal organization whose members share a common desire to better themselves as citizens and members of society In the US the Scottish Rite is one of the most popular ways for Master Masons to find great involvement in their fraternity Others include the York Rite and Shriners
TSRHC is governed by a board of trustees who are all Scottish Rite Masons The hospital epitomizes the spirit and principles of Freemasonry expressing the Masons love for their fellow man compassion for the sick and quest to find that which is the most worthwhile Through our hospital Masons fulfill their commitment to aid support and protect the human family Financial support from the Scottish Rite or broader Masonic groups is on an individual voluntary basis The hospital is not affiliated with the Shriners Hospitals for Children

History

The hospital was established in 1921 when a group of Texas Masons approached Dallas first orthopedic surgeon Dr W B Carrell about caring for children with polio regardless of the familys ability to pay With the introduction of the Salk and Sabin vaccines in the mid1950s which virtually eradicated polio in the Western Hemisphere TSRHC broadened its focus to other orthopedic conditions