(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 23, 2016) It is frequently said “it’s the little things that count.” Or “big things come in small packages.” Sometimes you hear “bigger isn’t always better.” Each of these sayings is true, but perhaps the significance of the meaning varies with any given moment. The significance of a “small thing” can […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 16, 2016) Every day, the deaf and hard-of-hearing struggle to break the barrier denying them total access to a full social and professional life. But local massage therapist Jeanna’ Meade, who’s been deaf since she was four years old, overcame that obstacle when she discovered a newly-developed mobile app called Ava. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 15, 2016) Texas has a reputation for embracing youth sports. We enjoy cheering from the sidelines for our young athletes and the team. We accept that injuries are possible but acknowledge them as part of the experience. However, if injuries do occur, the fun is replaced with worry – particularly the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 3, 2016) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2016 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The hospital has been named on the prestigious list five times since opening eight years ago. “Health care is growing increasingly challenging but our staff’s dedication to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 21, 2016) Rockwall Urgent Care is sponsoring a canned food drive to benefit Helping Hands of Rockwall County. Patients who donate three toiletry items or cans of food will receive $10 off their athletic physical exam during the month of August. The reduced price for sports and camp physicals will be […]
Charitable Grace Clinic prepares to expand (ROCKWALL, TX – June 21, 2016) Alonzo lives with congestive heart failure but without insurance. The Rockwall man wears a defibrillator vest to prevent sudden cardiac arrest. And, when needed, he visits the Grace Clinic. Rockwall County residents with qualifying incomes and without health insurance or medical assistance programs […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 18, 2016) Summer is here and kids are excited! Their summer plans include visits to the park, swimming, video games, hanging out with friends, riding bikes through the neighborhood, shopping and a whole list of other activities. Those are necessary diversions from busy school calendars but sometimes parents want to include […]
(ROWLETT, TX–May 26, 2016) Lake Pointe Medical Center (LPMC), based in Rowlett, Texas, has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes LPMC’s commitment in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. To receive […]
Award demonstrates hospital’s continued commitment to quality care for heart failure patients (ROWLETT, TX—May 32, 2016) Lake Pointe Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Foundation’s secondary prevention guidelines for patients with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 20, 2016) I began this article some time ago only to put it down around the changing circumstances with my father-in-law. I still find the information important to share however with a sadness knowing he too is now gone. The following captures a part of the journey we all should understand […]