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 […]

Meet Kibbee, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(Rockwall) August 19, 2013 – This is no fantasy. Your life will be nothing but rainbows and unicorns when this happy little dog is near. Kibbee is a roly-poly bundle of sweetness and light. He’s a complete failure as a chihuahua, since he’s always smiling, friendly and patient. When Kibbee’s face lights up, you’ll know you’ll never […]

‘Mayor for a Day’ takes grand tour of Rockwall

(Rockwall) August 18, 2013 – Brenden Staley was declared Rockwall’s Mayor for a Day on Aug. 16 by Rockwall Mayor David Sweet. Brenden received the honor by attending a fundraiser for a fireman killed in the West, TX fertilizer plant explosion. Mayor Brenden toured City Hall, Fire station #1, the Rockwall Police Department & Rockwall […]

RISD New Teacher Breakfast celebrates educators, recognizes businesses

(Rockwall) August 18, 2013 – New teachers and employees joining the Rockwall ISD gathered at RockwallHigh School this morning along with local dignitaries, business leaders, school board members and citizens to kick off the 2013-14 school year. The 2013 New Teacher/Employee Breakfast, presented by Timpa Law Office and hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the RISD, […]

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. […]

Chamber welcomes Family Healthcare of Rockwall

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Family Healthcare of Rockwall with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Family Healthcare of Rockwall is a Family Practice serving all ages 2 and up in the North Rockwall community. Your health is important to them and they are dedicated to providing […]

Helping Hands Health Center welcomes new medical staff members

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – The Health Center of Helping Hands is pleased to welcome two new mid-level healthcare providers that have joined Nikki Johnston, FNP.  Nikki, a graduate of  Graceland University in Independence, Missouri with a MSN, specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner, has been with the Health Center since September, 2011. Joann Coons is […]