(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 […]
(ROWLETT-February 10, 2013) Lake Pointe Medical Center, based in Rowlett, recently received the 2013 Founders Award from The Bridge Breast Network for its efforts in helping uninsured women fight breast cancer. The two major criteria used to select the finalists and winner include, the number of clients served and the amount of services donated within the year. […]
(SUNNYVALE-January 29, 2013) In these hectic times, especially as Dallas-Fort Worth endures more and more flu cases, emergency rooms are busy places. Here are some hints from Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale to make those trips to emergency rooms a little easier: Go before the roosters wake up Pre-dawn visits to the ER, those […]
Nurse, hospital volunteer with 25 years of service reflect on hospital’s excellence (ROWLETT-January 24, 2013) Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett concluded 2012 with the celebration of its 25th anniversary of being in operation. LPMC opened its doors on February 11, 1987 to serve the surrounding communities of Rowlett, Rockwall and Royse City with 67 employees and dedicated […]
(January 24, 2013) Hospital visits. No one really enjoys them – unless perhaps to celebrate the arrival of a baby. However at some point you will have a sick or injured family member, friend, or coworker in the hospital. What should you do? How long should you visit? What do you say? For many of […]
(ROWLETT-January 16, 2013) Lake Pointe Health Network, anchored by Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett, recently expanded it physician network to include the acquisition of Sandknop Family Practice, which offers comprehensive health services for adults and children, with a focus on wellness and preventive care. This new addition to the Lake Pointe Medical Partners has […]
(ROCKWALL-January 9, 2013) Join Rockwall County Helping Hands for “Rockwall Goes Red” Little Red Dress Night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Culpepper Steakhouse, 309 E. Interstate 30. The premier wine and cheese tasting event welcomes wine expert, Jim Leeuw of Select Wines, who will guide guests through a sampling of elite […]
RSVP by Jan 28 (ROCKWALL-January 7, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall invites women in the area to a free luncheon to learn how to keep their heart young, healthy and rockin’! The “Healthy Hearts Rock” luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at Culpepper’s Steakhouse, 309 E. I30 in […]