(Rockwall) August 27, 2013 – Many exciting developments are taking place at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, and among them is the hiring of Membership and Wellness Director, Sharyn Hightower. Sharyn is looking forward to beginning her new role on Sept. 30th, but she is definitely no stranger to the Y. She has been with […]
(Rockwall) August 27, 2013 – The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®) have recognized Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall for excellence in lactation care. Texas Health Rockwall has received the IBCLC Care Award in recognition for staffing professionals who hold the prestigious International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® certification […]
(Rockwall County / Heath) August 27, 2013 – There will be a FREE Heath Community Senior Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Heath Community Room, 200 Laurence Drive in Heath. The event is open to all seniors, family members and residents who are interested in learning more about […]
(Rockwall) August 24, 2013 – Seven lucky Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics patients are smiling even bigger this summer as winners of the practice’s latest contest. Each week, one lucky name has been drawn from a pool of entries to win a special beach towel. (One entry allowed per patient per visit.) Beach towel winners to date include Emily […]
(Rowlett) August 19, 2013 – Jackie Cox, emergency services director at Lake Pointe Medical Center, based in Rowlett, was recently named a 2013 South Region Nursing Excellence regional finalist by Nurse.com. Cox is a finalist in the staff/patient management category, one of six categories for the award. The Nursing Excellence Awards honor superior nurses in regions […]
August 18, 2013 – Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale will offer a lecture 3:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, about steps people can take to avoid knee pain and damage. Dr. Jeff Zhao, an orthopedic surgeon, will share advice and discuss treatment options. There is no charge for the lecture. It will be in the […]
(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – 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 ahead for that possibility is as necessary as the weekend grocery list. […]
(Dallas) August 8, 2013 – If her first moments of life are any indication, little Journee is destined for a life filled with good luck. Her mom and dad were on their way to Methodist Charlton Medical Center for her delivery, but couldn’t quite make it in time. Instead, mom Julie Williams and dad Milton […]
Balloon sinuplasty provides effective results for sufferers of sinus problems (Rowlett) July 29, 2013 – Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett now offers a new option in sinus surgery – the Balloon Sinuplasty Procedure (BSP). LPMC is proud to announce this recent availability for sufferers of sinus issues. This surgery approaches sinus related problems in a new […]
(Rowlett) July 18, 2013 – Summer’s warmer temperatures and longer days give us more opportunities to be outside enjoying ourselves. As the temperatures rise and the humidity soars, you may start hearing weather stations discuss the “heat index.” A heat index is the temperature your body feels when the actual air temperature is combined with […]