Tracy Cook, NP-C If you have lived in Texas very long, you know allergy season is upon us. The weather goes from hot to cold to windy and the trees and plants are coming back to life, along with those pesky allergens that come with them. The most common spring allergens are pollen from oak…
Tag: Living Well Committee
Generals, March 2019
Living Well Speaker Series
The monthly Living Well Speakers Series Presentation took place on February 6 at the Clubhouse. The guest speaker was Jose Escobar, M.D. who is a board-certified thoracic surgeon who founded the Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic Surgical Associates of Denton. Interestingly, Dr. Escobar did much of his education and medical training in the state of Texas…
Front Page, February 2019
All about living well at Robson Ranch
Kristen Price Many Robson Ranch residents don’t know exactly what the Robson Living Well Committee is all about. It isn’t just another club. This one is part of the HOA and your dues help support these committee events. Our vision is to help educate our residents on not only healthier lifestyles, but also in furthering…
Features, November 2018
2 Your Health: Nurse Practitioner? I want to see a doctor!
Tracy Cook, NP-C Since I began submitting articles for the Pioneer Press medical column, I have fielded a variety of questions about the role of Nurse Practitioners (NP’s). If you are old enough to live at Robson Ranch, there is a good chance that you grew up with a single-family doctor; a friendly general MD who…
Generals, November 2018
Record participation in the 2018 Robson Olympics
This year, the Living Well Committee kicked off the Olympics with an inspirational movie, Impossible Dreamers, where attendees were treated to popcorn. Rumor has it that some were so ready to compete they started a popcorn tossing contest, but the winners of this impromptu event could not be located to receive their award. Immediately…
Front Page, November 2018
Don’t miss the annual Turkey Trot
Autumn brings cooler temperatures, fall colors on trees (followed by the need to rake leaves), pumpkins and turkey trots? Well, yes. This year the Living Well Committee will hold the fourth annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. That’s coming up soon on November 22. It’s truly an event for the whole family because it’s a…
Generals, July 2018
HOA Board recognizes the Living Well Committee
Dave Parker This month the HOA Board of Directors would like to feature another hard-working committee at Robson Ranch, the Living Well Committee. The Living Well Committee offers events, speakers and activities to enlighten and advance healthy lifestyles at Robson Ranch. Each committee member has a passion about health and passing it on to fellow…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Robson Ranch Walkabout
It was perfect weather to walk early Saturday morning on June 16. Robson Ranch residents started their Walkabout early at 7:00 a.m. and enjoyed their three-mile stroll through shaded sidewalks and streets. The next Saturday Walkabout is scheduled for August 18 at 7:00 a.m. The Fourth of July Walk/Run at 7:30 a.m. replaces the July…
Generals, July 2018
Health experts speak to Robson men
David Laschinger Each month the Living Well committee invites experts in their field to talk with Robson residents about various health topics. The June 6 program was for Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden (GOLF). Before the guest professionals teed off, the 34 men in attendance were briefed on the Living Well website. This included tips, proper…
Features, July 2018
2 Your Health: A closer look at stem cell therapy and PRP
Tracy Cook, NP-C Everywhere we look today we see ads, articles and commercials talking about Stem Cell Therapy and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) being used in the medical field. How can the average consumer separate fact from hype? Is one better than the other? Both therapies have unique and remarkable qualities. So, what are the…