Lake Pointe Health Network opens Emergency Department in Forney

(FORNEY-April 1, 2013) Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, opened a provider-based, 24-hour emergency department in Forney this morning. The $4 million ED is the phase two expansion of Forney Medical Center and provides convenient, high-quality emergency access to the residents of Forney and the surrounding communities. “Lake Pointe Health Network is proud to open the […]

Lake Pointe earns Employer for Education Excellence Award

Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, recently received the Employer for Education Excellence Bronze Level Award by the State Board of Education for its outstanding support of Texas schools. In order to qualify for a Bronze level award, companies must collaborate with school districts in a number of ways and have a policy or […]

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 […]

Lake Pointe Health Network honors volunteers at annual luncheon

(November 7, 2012) Lake Pointe Health Network celebrated 163 years of combined volunteer service with a Mexican fiesta-themed Hats Off to Volunteers on October 24. Volunteers and guests included family members and friends along with executive, administrative and hospital staff.  Long standing volunteer, Charlene Schwaneke, celebrated 25 years of contribution and service to LakePointe and […]

Brett Lee named CEO of Lake Pointe Health Network

November 1, 2012 – The Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett D. Lee as chief executive officer, effective Nov. 1.  In this role, Lee will oversee the strategic, operational and clinical activities for the network, which is composed of a 112-bed hospital and nine outpatient centers. “Brett […]

Lake Pointe among first to offer 3D mammography for breast cancer screening

October 23, 2012 – Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett recently announced the addition of 3D Mammography at the Lake Pointe Breast Center in Rockwall.  Women who undergo routine mammograms at the LPBC now have the latest screening and diagnostic technology available to them. LPBC is one of the first centers in the Dallas/Fort Worth […]

Lake Pointe campaign encourages women to ‘Picture Yourself Healthy’

Lake Pointe Health Network honors breast cancer awareness month (Rowlett) October 11, 2012 – The Lake Pointe Health Network wants women to “Picture Yourself Healthy” during Breast Cancer Awareness Month by taking the one picture that could save their life – a mammogram. “Picture Yourself Healthy is more than just a reminder to get a […]

Lake Pointe Imaging Center earns Breast Imaging Center of Excellence designation

September 25, 2012 – Lake Pointe Imaging Center in Rockwall, an expansion of Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, recently received the American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence Designation. The BICOE is awarded to breast imaging centers that achieve excellence by seeking and earning accreditation in all of the ACR’s voluntary […]

Lake Pointe Health Network announces new Chief Nursing Officer

July 18, 2012 – Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, recently appointed Patti Gilliano as its new chief nursing officer. Gilliano is responsible for advising and ensuring outstanding patient care along with improving Lake Pointe’s nationally recognized quality indicator performance. A 26-year nursing veteran, Gilliano has proven strategic-thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills. Prior to […]

Lake Pointe Wound Care Center heals wounds, changes lives

Lake Pointe Wound Care Center heals wounds, changes lives

(Rowlett) June 5, 2012 – Lake Pointe Health Network physicians, leaders, and clinicians gathered recently to celebrate the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence award, which was given to the Lake Pointe Wound Care Center in recognition of its meeting the Center of Distinction quality standards for two consecutive years. This LPWCC has achieved patient satisfaction […]