Health

May 6 kicks off National Nurses Week, which concludes on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale. Nurse week is dedicated to recognizing the compassion and care that nurses around the world provide for their patients.

An open house on Wednesday, May 4, revealed the newest clinic at Children’s Medical Center Plano that will serve as a primary care practice just for children in the Texas foster-care system.

You may not be sunbathing, but if you’re outside on a cloudy day, planting your garden, playing golf, hitting tennis balls, fishing or even driving with your sunroof open, you’re getting exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays which can lead to skin cancer

Solis Mammography, the nation’s largest independent provider of screening and diagnostics for breast health, today announced that Ted Bucknam has been named their new Chief Operating Officer.

Sandi Gill has been promoted to Chief Nursing Officer at Medical City Frisco in Frisco, Texas. Gill will leave her current position as Associate Chief Nursing Officer at The Medical Center of Plano (MCP) to assume this new role.

Sometimes, a young aspiring athlete is labeled as “good” or “bad” well before his or her body has developed. Coaches (and unfortunately parents) at times can overlook this and it can affect the child’s confidence.

The Plano Pacers Running Club is proud to induct James Royal and Jerry Powell into its 2016 Hall of Fame. They will be recognized following the club’s 3K and 8K Hall of Fame Races on Saturday, April 30.

He’s back, he’s bigger and he’s badder than ever. Dr. Kevin Ofurum (far right, above) claimed a 5th-place win at the Muscle Beach Pro show in Miami, Florida on April 2.

Below is an exclusive interview with Dr. Amy Burton, a pediatric endocrinologist on the medical staff at Texas Health Plano, on sugar highs.

Regional Plastic Surgery Center celebrates 25 years with a Spring Beauty Event (with exclusive deals!) on April 26! Join their board certified plastic surgeons for an evening of fun, food, speakers, raffles and more.