Rockwall YMCA welcomes new Membership, Wellness Director

Rockwall YMCA welcomes new Membership, Wellness Director

(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 […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall earns award for breastfeeding program

(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 […]

Heath Health Fair Sept 18

Heath Health Fair Sept 18

(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 […]

More winning smiles at Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics

More winning smiles at Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics

(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 […]

Local nurse named finalist for Excellence Award

(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 […]

Is it Urgent or Emergent?

(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. […]

New option in sinus surgery available at Lake Pointe Medical Center

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 […]

Tips for avoiding heat stroke, summer health hazards

(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 […]

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