(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 […]
(ROCKWALL-February 16, 2013) The weight loss surgery center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has been named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The recognition identifies this weight loss surgery center as meeting high standards of quality on national benchmarks. Since its inception in November 2008 the […]
(ROCKWALL-February 13, 2013) Helping Hands is pleased to announce the appointment of Vanhdy Miller as Practice Manager to The Health Center of Helping Hands. Bringing her experience from the corporate sector, Miller was part of the commercial banking sales team of JPMorgan Chase & Company specializing in Cash Management services. She completed the Practice Management Certification […]
(DALLAS-February 10, 2013) Dallas will host a Be The Match Walk+Run on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Lone Star Park, bringing together marrow donors and transplant patients to demonstrate that the cure for blood cancer is in the hands of ordinary people. This fundraising event (formerly known as Be The One Run®) helps patients with blood […]