HealthMarkets Helps Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

HealthMarkets is excited about our new partnership with the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC). This year, HealthMarkets donated the funds necessary for TSRHC to purchase eight new syringe pumps for the TSRHC's Inpatient Unit which provides round-the-clock care for children who are admitted to the hospital for surgery or a medical procedure. These devices will benefit more than 2,000 children who are admitted to TSRHC annually.

The new syringe pumps are an upgrade to existing equipment. These devices are designed for use with specific medications which must be delivered at an exact dosage over a defined period of time. They also incorporate the technology to provide automatic alerts to nurses and enhance communication with medical staff.

Another advantage of the new syringe pump technology is that the system is portable and will allow the children receiving treatment the flexibility to travel to different areas of the hospital for therapy and leisure time activities. By sponsoring this program for children, HealthMarkets hopes to make a positive difference in the treatment and comfort of these children and their families.

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is located in Dallas, Texas, and is a world leader in the treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions. They 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 limb length 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 190,000 children since its inception, with more than 40,000 clinic visits each year. All services are provided without charge to patient families.