Community speeds for scholarships

Community speeds for scholarships

(ROYSE CITY, TX — July 17, 2017)  It was a hot day, but racers looked extra cool as they tore their way around the track during the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Speeding 4 Scholarships Go Karting Tournament July 16th at Dallas Karting Complex. Many came out to support the fundraiser for the two $1,000-college […]

Y Rock sprints to successful finish with new 5K, 1-mile Fun Run

Y Rock sprints to successful finish with new 5K, 1-mile Fun Run

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 26, 2017) Around 200 triathletes and runners hit the race course at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall early Sunday morning for the Y Rock Sprint Triathlon, 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run. Presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, the Y Rock Sprint Triathlon this […]

Open Space Alliance BBQ draws big turnout at scenic Tate Farms

Open Space Alliance BBQ draws big turnout at scenic Tate Farms

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2017) Community members came out to the picturesque Tate Farms clad in western wear to enjoy some good food, dancing and more at the Rockwall County Open Space Alliance (RCOSA) Sunset & Stars BBQ. Sponsored by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, the event marked the first annual fundraiser for the […]

Leadership Rockwall alumni celebrate reunion, class of ’17 graduation

Leadership Rockwall alumni celebrate reunion, class of ’17 graduation

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 25, 2017) Leadership Rockwall celebrated its 20-year anniversary with a class reunion event held at the San Jacinto Plaza on the Downtown Square on Wednesday, May 17. The event saw Leadership Rockwall alumni come together to witness the graduation of the class of 2017 and the presentation of their class project […]

From beginner to advanced, the Y ROCK triathlon has something for everyone

From beginner to advanced, the Y ROCK triathlon has something for everyone

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 23, 2017) The Y Rock Sprint Triathlon, presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, is coming Sunday, June 25 to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration for the triathlon is underway at playtri.com/yrock, where you can also find additional details and the bike and run […]

Leadership Rockwall unveils completed technology lab for Boys & Girls Club

Leadership Rockwall unveils completed technology lab for Boys & Girls Club

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 10, 2017) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2017 revealed their completed class project yesterday – an $89,000 state-of-the-art technology lab for kids served by the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Texas. The Texas Health Rockwall Technology Lab will provide kids served by the BGC much-needed after school access to computers, […]

DFW’s Great 100 Nurses list includes ER nurse from Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall

DFW’s Great 100 Nurses list includes ER nurse from Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 22, 2017) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is pleased to announce that William “Tom” Howard, B.S.N., R.N., MPH-EM, has been named one of DFW’s Great 100 Nurses.  He was selected from many hundreds of nominees to receive this honor. DFW Great 100 Nurses Inc. sponsors the Great 100 Nurses to honor […]

Leapfrog Group awards Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall another ‘A’ for safety

Texas Health Rockwall Earns Straight  A’s Since 2012 (ROCKWALL, TX – April 12, 2017) The Leapfrog Group announced its list of Safety Score recipients and noted that Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall earned an “A” in patient safety for the 10th grading period in a row.  The hospital is part of a small number who […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall spreads the love with pet therapy

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall spreads the love with pet therapy

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 11, 2017) As the popular Beatles tune goes, “All you need is love, love. Love is all you need.” And love is exactly what Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is bringing to both patients and staff members through its Pet Therapy program. During a two-hour time period  twice a week, volunteer […]

Little Hands in the OR

Little Hands in the OR

(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 14, 2016) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall welcomed middle school students of The Fulton School for its “Little Hands in the OR” program on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Students donned full surgical attire as they stepped into the roles of general surgeon, radiologist, anesthesiologist and more during the educational, hands-on experience. Cindy […]