Lake Pointe Medical Center earns national Quality Respiratory Care Recognition

(Rowlett) April 30, 2012 – Lake Pointe Medical Center has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of respiratory care services available in hospitals. About 700 hospitals or approximately 15% of hospitals in the United States have applied for and received this […]

McCarthy named one of the Healthiest Employers in North Texas

(Dallas) April 26, 2012 – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., a Texas builder for 30 years, was awarded the No. 8 ranking on the Dallas Business Journal’s Healthiest Employers in North Texas list for its strong commitment to creating a healthy workplace. Numerical rankings for each honored company were announced on April 12 at a luncheon and […]

Twelve honored as Employees of the Year from area hospitals

Twelve honored as Employees of the Year from area hospitals

Former Dallas Cowboy Drew Pearson speaks on “Healthcare Champions Among Us” Lake Pointe Medical Center employee, Jackie Clifton, RN, among the 12 winners A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation’s (DFWHC Foundation) Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon celebrated its 16th year April 19 with the announcement of the […]

Congressman Hall to receive US Chamber Spirit of Enterprise Award

Congressman Hall to receive US Chamber Spirit of Enterprise Award

(Rockwall) Congressman Ralph Hall will receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise” award at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Partners Breakfast, scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 3 at Saltgrass Steakhouse. The award is given to members of Congress for their pro-business positions and commitment to economic growth. Over the many years of […]

Honoring volunteers at Lake Pointe Health Network

Applications for student volunteers being accepted Thursday, April 19 was a day of celebration for the many volunteers who give of their time to the various units and departments of the Lake Pointe Health Network. The volunteers were honored by the staff at a delicious breakfast catered by hospital chef, Nathan Long, and each received […]

Rowlett Chamber names Kyoto’s as Business of the Month

(Rowlett) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce was pleased to honor Kyoto Japanese Steak House as Business of the Month for April 2012.  Owner/President Tom Mach accepted the award from Chamber Ambassador Chair Pam Minatrea. Kyoto Japanese Steak House has been providing Rowlett with their first class sushi bar and hibachi grill from their Asian kitchen.  At […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Hair Gallery

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today for the Hair Gallery, located at 201 N. Alamo in Rockwall. Thanks to Paula Kerr, Events/Public Relations Manager, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, for submitting this photo. To submit your news, events or a business announcement, email .