Collin County

Sam & Spring Houston
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Sam & Spring Houston

Publisher (Collin County, TX)
Phone: 972.853.7700
Sam@LivingWellmag.com
Spring@LivingWellmag.com

Sam and Spring Houston, a husband/wife team, are the Publishers of four area magazines, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine and Texoma Area LIVING WELL Magazine.

Both Sam and Spring Houston have business degrees from Texas institutions of higher learning; Sam from University of North Texas, Spring from East Texas State. Sam put his degree to work in field sales for a number of years while Spring rose to contract specialist for a national company. During hours not devoted to work the couple enjoys being outdoors and spending time with family including their own son Sam and daughter Parker.

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Why Take Advice from a Consulting Firm who has not walked in Your Shoes?––ACO Practice Solutions

March 24, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Why Take Advice from a Consulting Firm who has not walked in Your Shoes?––ACO Practice Solutions

How are you going to select a physician the next time a particular medical condition requires specialized medical or surgical expertise? If you happen to have a family physician, you may rely on their recommendation for a specialist. They may refer you to whom they feel would provide you with the best outcome; however, in today’s highly competitive, insurance dominated, government regulated environment, it may be to a specialist that is in an insurance network, hospital system, or their multispecialty group. […]

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Follow your instincts in funeral preparation––Allen Family Funeral Options

March 21, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Follow your instincts in funeral preparation––Allen Family Funeral Options

A woman called me just the other day and I recognized her by name but was not able to immediately recall the details of our previous meeting. After a few seconds of conversation, I remembered everything we had previously discussed and the entire scenario became clear to me. […]

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Food Addictions –– Lifestyle Meals

February 23, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Food Addictions –– Lifestyle Meals

Food Addictions
Courtesy Lifestyle Meals, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

What are the most common addictions in our society? You may be surprised to learn they are the addictions to sodium and sugar. That’s right, those pretty white crystals sitting on most people’s kitchen countertop. […]

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The Pulmonary Program at Select Specialty Hospital

February 9, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on The Pulmonary Program at Select Specialty Hospital

The Pulmonary Program at Select Specialty Hospital
Courtesy Select Specialty Hospital, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

The Pulmonary Program at Select Specialty Hospital is designed to wean medically complex patients who require continued mechanical ventilation. As a specialized acute care hospital, Select Specialty has been very successful in weaning patients who have previously failed to wean in a short-term acute care setting. In addition to pulmonary distress, these patients typically suffer from co-exiting conditions such as infections, muscle atrophy, and nutritional deficiencies––which result from longer stays at ICUs. At Select Specialty Hospital, we are well prepared to handle patients who require extended acute care in a resource-intensive setting. […]

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Investing Strategies for an Evolving Market –– Barlow Capital Advisors

January 23, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Investing Strategies for an Evolving Market –– Barlow Capital Advisors

Investing Strategies for an Evolving Market
Courtesy Dan and R. Brennan Barlow, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

From the collapse of the technology bubble in the early 2000s to the subprime lending meltdown that started in 2008, the markets have been anything but predictable. Case in point: The political fight over U.S. debt policies in 2011 roiled the markets and led to an unprecedented downgrade of the nation’s credit. […]

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Mission Possible: Smiling With Comfort, Health & Beauty –– Whitmore Dental

January 9, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Mission Possible: Smiling With Comfort, Health & Beauty –– Whitmore Dental

Mission Possible: Smiling With Comfort, Health & Beauty
Courtesy Whitmore Dental, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

There is a place in Plano where smiles come from deep within. These are soulful smiles; they reflect love and life lived well.

The place is Whitmore Dental. More important than its location is the dental team lead by Dr. Marcus Whitmore. […]

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Cremation Creates Separation –– Allen Family Funeral Home

January 4, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Cremation Creates Separation –– Allen Family Funeral Home

Cremation Creates Separation
By Rick Allen, Allen Family Funeral Home, Collin and North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazines

First, let me set the record straight by saying that I am not an opponent of cremation. Many people are choosing cremation these days as their choice of final disposition. In years past, the main driving force behind people choosing cremation was the perception that it was less expensive. […]