Lake Pointe Diabetic Support Group to meet Feb 6

ROWLETT (January 29, 2014) A Diabetic Support Group will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the Lake Pointe Medical Center In-Service Room (north entrance, across from Cafe). The topic will be “Diabetes and You” with guest speaker Ellen Smith, RN, Diabetic Educator. Everyone affected by Diabetes is welcome. Come with […]

Lake Pointe Breast Cancer Support Group to meet Feb 4

ROWLETT (January 29, 2014) The Lake Pointe Breast Center Support Group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2014. The group is open to all breast cancer survivors, whether newly diagnosed or a long-term survivor. Lake Pointe will provide information, resources, emotional support, healthy tips and guest speakers. Join them to share […]

Free seminar on new Acid Reflux treatment

ROWLETT (January 28, 2014) Lake Pointe Medical Center will host a FREE seminar about the TIF procedure, a no incision treatment option for Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Chris Cottrell, a general surgeon on staff, will present the procedure – what it is, how it helps as a treatment for GERD, and who are good candidates […]

Lake Pointe to host informational session on Affordable Care Act

ROCKWALL (November 22, 2013) Join Lake Pointe Medical Center from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 3 for an Informational Session to help answer questions related to insurance under the Affordable Care Act. There will be FREE blood pressure & blood sugar screening. Cliff Harris, former Safety of the Dallas Cowboys & Ring of Honor member, will be […]

Vitamins, exercise & a nutritional diet – what do you need to stay healthy as you age?

(ROCKWALL – ROWLETT – October 1, 2013) We celebrated Healthy Aging Month in September, but no matter what time of year it is, it’s important highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy body as one grows older. Proper vitamins and an active lifestyle can help mature adults focus on the positive aspects of aging. Dr. […]

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 […]

New option in sinus surgery available at Lake Pointe Medical Center

Balloon sinuplasty provides effective results for sufferers of sinus problems (Rowlett) July 29, 2013 –  Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett now offers a new option in sinus surgery – the Balloon Sinuplasty Procedure (BSP). LPMC is proud to announce this recent availability for sufferers of sinus issues. This surgery approaches sinus related problems in a new […]

Lake Pointe Medical Center awarded Cigna Center of Excellence designations

(ROWLETT-February 28, 2013) Lake Pointe Medical Center recently received four Cigna Center of Excellence designations. Cigna’s program evaluates and recognizes hospitals with positive patient outcomes and high cost-efficiency measures. Participating hospitals meeting specific quality and cost-efficiency criteria are designated as a COE by procedure and condition. LPMC received COE designations in the following areas:  chronic obstructive pulmonary […]

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. […]

Lake Pointe opens Emergency Department, Imaging Center in Wylie

New facility kicking off 2013 by creating nearly 100 new jobs  (January 11, 2013) Residents of Wylie no longer have to travel far for high quality, 24-hour emergency services thanks to the new Lake Pointe Emergency Departmentand Diagnostic Imaging Center, which are departments of Rowlett-based Lake Pointe Health Network . The $10 million ED and […]