Training for New Master Wellness Volunteers begins January 21, 2026. Rockwall County, TX (January 20, 2026) – The Master Wellness Volunteer Initiative is an AgriLife Extension program that provides volunteers with 40 hours of training in health and nutrition education. In return, the volunteers agree to give back 40 hours of service. The volunteer opportunities […]
American Heart Association’s Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard recognizes commitment to health ARLINGTON, TX (April 9, 2025) – Texas Health Resources has earned the Platinum level on the American Heart Association’s 2024 Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard. This national recognition, which Texas Health has earned for three consecutive years, highlights the organization’s commitment to employee health and […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 26, 2024) – The Rockwall County Detention Center is leaping forward in inmate wellness by introducing OverWatch™, an advanced biometric monitoring solution developed and implemented by 4Sight Labs, a provider of technology solutions for correctional facilities. This addition to the Sheriff’s Office underscores the center’s commitment to improving its inmates’ safety, […]
American Heart Association’s Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard recognizes commitment to health ARLINGTON, TX (March 26, 2024) – Texas Health Resources has earned Platinum level on the American Heart Association’s 2023 Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard. This national recognition highlights Texas Health’s commitment to employee health and well-being. The scorecard, formerly known as the Workforce Well-being Scorecard™, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 23, 2021 – Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Woofstock event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6 at Harry Myers Community Center. Enjoy live music, free pet portraits, and pet related vendors. The Texas Coalition for Animal Protection will be on site offering discounted wellness […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 6, 2020) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, in partnership with Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, will present a free webinar on Managing Anxiety and Depression during COVID-19, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. The guest presenter will be Dr. Vineeth Kumar, a local board certified physician with Sandknop Health Group […]
YMCA offers FREE Lunch & Learn on family nutrition for Blue Ribbon News readers (ROCKWALL – March 2, 2013) March is National Nutrition Month, so this is a great time to focus on individual and family nutrition. One of the most important aspects of a wellness program, whether you are trying to be fit, avert […]
As most people know, staying fit and healthy over the holidays can be a challenge. First of all, I recommend not attempting to lose weight over the holidays. Do not try to make drastic changes in diet or exercise plans. The most obtainable goal to work toward is to try to maintain through the holiday […]
Society of Women Who Love Shoes to host fundraising event to help victims of domestic abuse July 18, 2012 – Domestic abuse is the leading cause of injury to women and the most likely way a woman will be murdered. It is also the most likely way a police officer will die in the line of […]
Do you ever feel like you need some assistance to reach your goals? Following are some tips that can help you: First, what is it you want to accomplish? Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to add muscle? Do you want to reduce your blood pressure or relieve stress? What I find […]