Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall pays tribute to nurses

National Nurses Week includes Appreciation Dinner (ROCKWALL, TX – May 12, 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall celebrated National Nurses Week with several special events including this evening’s Nurses Appreciation Dinner.  Blue Ribbon News reporter Austin Wells stopped by to take a few photos of the occasion. As part of National Nurses Week activities, Texas […]

City of Rockwall election results

City of Rockwall election results

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 11, 2015) Mayor Jim Pruitt and City Council members David White (Place 1) and Scott Milder (Place 5) were re-elected on Saturday, May 9th to serve an additional two-year term on the Rockwall City Council. Voters also elected John Hohenshelt to continue serving in Place 2, filling a one-year, unexpired term. In […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall earns ‘A’ for safety

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 7, 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has once again been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group. Perhaps even more impressive – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has earned an “A” rating every grading period since 2012 (twice a year). The Hospital Safety Score issues A, B, […]

Pruitt joins area mayors as part of panel discussion for realtors

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2015) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt participated in a panel discussion with other area mayors this morning at the Dallas Athletic Club.  He was joined by Garland Mayor Douglas Athas, Mesquite Mayor John Monoco, Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel, and Sunnyvale Mayor Jim Phaup. The panel, entitled “Mayor’s Forum – What’s Going on […]

Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine officially opens with ribbon cutting

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall officially opened the doors to its new Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 6. The center – located at 3142 Horizon Road #206 – provides comprehensive evaluation […]

Additional safety measures for Garland ISD’s board work session at Curtis Culwell Center Tuesday

(GARLAND, TX – May 11, 2015)  Additional safety measures will be in place for Garland ISD’s Board of Trustees work session Tuesday evening. Guests will notice an increased presence by district Security and Garland Police as a precautionary measure. They will also be required to enter the building through the south annex doors closest to […]

Rockwall works with state officials to address Hwy 205/John King Bypass route

Rockwall works with state officials to address Hwy 205/John King Bypass route

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 29, 2015) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt, Councilman David White, and Rockwall City Staff recently traveled to Austin to meet with legislators about transportation issues and, specifically, city concerns about State Highway 205 (SH-205).  SH-205 is the primary north/south roadway in Rockwall, moving approximately 20,000 vehicles per day through downtown. “I have […]

Grand Opening, Open House at Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2015)  The Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will be celebrating their grand opening on May 6, 2015. Join them for lunch from 12-1:30 pm followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce.  US Congressman John Ratcliffe with be […]

Rowlett’s Community Health Paramedic Program recognized for clinical innovation

(ROWLETT, TX – April 27, 2015) Rowlett’s Community Health Paramedic Program, a partnership between Lake Pointe Health Network and Rowlett Fire Rescue, was presented with the Tenet Clinical Innovation Award. The Tenet Clinical Innovation Award honors one hospital each year for incorporating new and innovative ways to drive improvements in patient care. Established last year, Rowlett’s […]