Carrell Care Community Partners

THE ROOTS OF OUR STORY

In 1921, WB Carrell, MD and a group of Texas Masons saw a need for a charity hospital for crippled children and founded the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) - now known as Scottish Rite for Children (SRC) a world-renowned institution.

WHO WE ARE

Carrell Care Community Partners was founded by a group of Dallas orthopedic surgeons, philanthropists and Carrell family members to continue the vision of Dr. W.B. Carrell and Dr. Brandon Carrell. 100 years ago, Carrell Clinic founder W.B. Carrell along with a group of Texas Masons established Scottish Rite for Children -a charity hospital for children with orthopedic deformities and the W.B. Carrell Memorial Clinic.

100 years later- A New Issue: Aging Out of Charity Care

Our founding board members realized an emerging problem was growing and formed Carrell Care Community Partners to address the issues facing our youth in the 21st Century. The very children that Dr. W.B. Carrell sought to help 100 years ago-were now facing a new issue. These young patients were “aging out” of charity care hospitals like Scottish Rite for Children and Shriner’s Children-due to present day health insurance coverage gaps in Texas and 9 other states. For some young Texans- like aging out Foster Youth- who DO qualify for Medicaid- their plans exclude Durable Medical Equipment in the state of Texas. They are often left with needs not met by government assistance or insurance when they reach their 18th birthday.

OUR MISSION

Part of Carrell Care's mission is to assist these young people with prosthetics for amputations, orthotics for deformities or paralysis and those having joint replacements due to juvenile arthritis. In assisting with these needs, the CCCP helps to empower these young adults to make a difference through education and entering the workforce. This ultimately improves quality of life and helps patients live with dignity and purpose.

GIVING A LEG UP

This is where Carrell Care Community Partners steps in. We are here to “give a leg up” to meet the need and continue W.B. Carrell’s vision -to provide medically necessary orthopedic care for these uninsured, underinsured and underserved young folks, aged 18-30, so they can move towards a better future with hope, resilience and independence.