Offering affordable healthcare for the underserved ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2014) Texas is reported to have the highest rate of uninsured people in the country, as well as the largest number of children without health insurance. Many of the uninsured or underserved in our community may not be aware of the affordable services available to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2014) By the time this article is published, the familiar entrance to the YMCA at 1210N. Goliadin Rockwall will have been leveled, making way for a 12,000 sq. ft. addition. The expansion project is part of a nearly $5 million master plan, made possible by the generous donation of local businessman JER […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 20, 2014) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall reminds area residents that March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. Recognizing the importance of education on this topic the hospital developed an initiative to help reduce the stigma or fear associated with this disease. The hospital campaign, Rid Rockwall of Colon Cancer, urges preventative treatment […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 17, 2014) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health AnalyticsTM, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. The Truven Health 100 Top Hospitals® study identifies hospitals and leadership teams that provide the highest […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 10, 2014) Join Beacon Harbor Rehabilitation Center, a Senior Care Centers facility located at 6700 Heritage Parkway in Rockwall, for a free program at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13 celebrating National Nutrition Month. The guest speaker will be Liz Jones, regular contributor to Blue Ribbon News and the Herald Banner, and a […]
ROWLETT (February 27, 2014) The City of Rowlett Senior Advisory Board will sponsor a Senior Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 8 at Rowlett Community Centre, 5300 Main St. in Rowlett. There will be door prizes, free screenings, refreshments and more than 30 vendors. For more information, visit rowlett.com/parksandrec or call 972-412-6170. […]
ROCKWALL (February 24, 2014) Join the Healthy Happy Hour designed to help the community achieve improved health. The Take Shape for Life Introductory Seminar is FREE, and will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 at American National Bank, 2865 Ridge Road in Rockwall. During the seminar, participants will learn about the obesity […]
ROWLETT (January 29, 2014) A Diabetic Support Group will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the Lake Pointe Medical Center In-Service Room (north entrance, across from Cafe). The topic will be “Diabetes and You” with guest speaker Ellen Smith, RN, Diabetic Educator. Everyone affected by Diabetes is welcome. Come with […]
ROWLETT (January 29, 2014) The Lake Pointe Breast Center Support Group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2014. The group is open to all breast cancer survivors, whether newly diagnosed or a long-term survivor. Lake Pointe will provide information, resources, emotional support, healthy tips and guest speakers. Join them to share […]
ROCKWALL (January 29, 2014) As we embrace the new year we also begin thinking ahead to what the future holds. For most of us our thoughts turn to making this year better than the previous one. We resolve to improve ourselves and our lives in some way. According to most studies, only a small percentage […]