ROWLETT, TX (March 10, 2015) – Lake Pointe Medical Center (LPMC), based in Rowlett, Texas, has linked its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with Children’s Health System of Texas (Children’s HealthSM) using the pediatric hospital system’s TeleNICU program. The TeleNICU program will permit neonatologists at LPMC to collaborate on diagnosis and care with UT Southwestern […]
Dress in Blue Day today, Friday, March 6, to bring greater awareness to screening for colon cancer ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 6, 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall Gastroenterologist Dr. Kristie Blank (pictured above, second from the left) leads a tour through a giant inflatable display set up inside the gymnasium at the JER Chilton YMCA on […]
Rockwall physician discusses how new sleep guidelines relate to upcoming time change ROCKWALL, TX (March 3, 2015) How much is enough when it comes to sleep? It’s a question that may be on the minds of many as we get ready to “spring forward” this Sunday into daylight saving time. The one-hour adjustment is easy […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 26, 2015) A giant, inflatable colon – large enough to walk through – will be part of a free, interactive display presented by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 inside the JER Chilton YMCA, 1210 N. Goliad St. The community is welcome to come […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall presented area residents with seven simple steps for taking better care of your heart during its annual Healthy Hearts Rock luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 19. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall welcomed Chief of Cardiology at Texas Health Dallas, Dr. Jorge Cheirif, MD, as the guest […]
ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 16, 2015) The Rowlett Senior Advisory Board and the Rowlett Community Center are sponsoring a Senior Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon April 14 at the Rowlett Community Center. Admission is free. The event will include door prizes and free health screenings. Visit with over 30 vendors about their services including: […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will host its Annual Healthy Hearts Rock Luncheon from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Medical Office Building, located next door to the hospital at 3142 Horizon Road, Suite 204. This popular event held during Heart Month is FREE and will address diet […]
Free, online tool measures overall well-being, provides plan to benefit the ‘whole you’ ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) You’ve heard the saying “Love Yourself.” From philosophers to entertainers to religious advisors and even fictitious characters, we hear this and think that is really sweet. Or perhaps you disagree, believing instead that is selfish or rude to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 28, 2015) February is Heart Month, and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will host its Annual Healthy Hearts Rock Luncheon from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Medical Office Building, located next door to the hospital at 3142 Horizon Road, Suite 204. This popular event is FREE and will address diet […]
Understanding the difference between an Urgent Care clinic and an Emergency Room ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 13, 2015) If your family is like mine, any fun weekend is likely to turn chaotic at a moment’s notice. Unfortunately, chaos sometimes turns into a critical need for medical attention. I have come to realize, from experience, that planning […]