(ROCKWALL-April 15, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall announces two registered nurses named to the list of DFW Great 100 Nurses. This year’s honorees from Texas Health Rockwall are Julia Hilton, RN, BSN, Director of Education and Lisa Perkins, RN, BSN, CEN, Post Acute Care Unit. “The Great 100 Nurses is quite an honor, and […]
(April 13, 2013) Every change of season is a good time to clean things up – our homes, our bodies, time to clear the clutter in our minds. Time for spring cleaning the house, the garage, our yards (I even cleaned up my office to the shock of many) and a great time to get […]
(ROCKWALL-March 20, 2013) A Senior Wellness Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at Beacon Harbor, 6700 Heritage Parkway in Rockwall. More than 30 area businesses will be on hand to showcase products, services and resources available to seniors. There will be giveaways and door prizes. Submitted by Chana Haynes, […]
(March 15, 2013) When we first got married, my husband’s habit was to drink a 16-ounce glass of orange juice for breakfast. To that we added pancakes with maple syrup. During my honeymoon year I found that by ten o’clock in the morning I was nauseous and sweating. After weeks of these episodes, off I […]
(March 15, 2013) How much of the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D3, do we need to maintain optimum health? The major biological function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. It promotes bone mineralization in concert […]
Free luncheon, program presented by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall (ROCKWALL-March 13, 2013) In recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital is presenting “19 Reasons” from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at Nineteen by Zanatas, Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. RSVP by Friday, March 15 to Melanie Mayfield at 469-698-1534 […]
High school students encouraged to apply (ROCKWALL-March 31, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will offer a new student volunteer program this summer. The program, which provides opportunities to learn about a variety of hospital-related service lines, is open to excellent and outgoing students who are at least 16 years of age. Applications are available at […]
(ROCKWALL-March 9, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Camp Gladiator. Camp Gladiator is the leader in group fitness with award-winning outdoor fitness camps lead by the top and most experienced trainers. These camps are 4 weeks on and 1 week off all year round. There are six […]
(ROWLETT-March 8, 2013) Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett would like to congratulate Trish Batsell, the director of critical care services, on her achievement as a D Magazine 2013 Excellence in Nursing finalist in the intensive care category. The Excellence in Nursing nominees are those who have gone above and beyond in their profession. Batsell has worked with […]
YMCA offers FREE Lunch & Learn on family nutrition for Blue Ribbon News readers (ROCKWALL – March 2, 2013) March is National Nutrition Month, so this is a great time to focus on individual and family nutrition. One of the most important aspects of a wellness program, whether you are trying to be fit, avert […]