Lake Pointe earns award for helping uninsured women fight breast cancer

(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. […]

Texas Regional Medical Center’s tips for less stressful ER visits

(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 […]

Lake Pointe celebrates 25 years of growth

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 […]

What not to do when visiting a friend in the hospital

What not to do when visiting a friend in the hospital

(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 […]

Lake Pointe welcomes Sandknop Family Practice

(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 goes red’ at Culpepper Steakhouse

‘Rockwall goes red’ at Culpepper Steakhouse

(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 […]

Free luncheon to help women keep their heart “rockin'”

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 […]

Resolve to be healthy this new year

(December 26, 2012) It is widely reported that the No. 1 resolution people make is to lose weight and/or eat healthier.  I’m sure that comes as no surprise because, if you are like me, you have made that same resolution time and again. There are a variety of reasons for the increased weight more of […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall celebrates five years – and you’re invited!

(ROCKWALL-December 26, 2012) Stop by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Friday, December 28 to enjoy a birthday celebration in the hospital’s Main Lobby. The party is open to the community, to thank everyone for welcoming the hospital into Rockwall five years ago. Health screenings will be conducted from 7 to […]

Set New Year’s resolutions that strengthen your life, your community

(December 19, 2012) The New Year is a time for new beginnings! For the Y – a leading nonprofit that strengthens community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility – one of the most important resolutions is to resolve to make positive changes that strengthen individuals as well as entire communities. Following are five […]

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