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Posted: 12/27/2021
Did you know we can end HIV/AIDS? The goal of HIV treatment is to lower the amount of HIV in the body (viral suppression). Whe...
Posted: 12/27/2021
Parkland is coming to your neighborhood! Parkland’s new Access to Care Program makes it easy for you to get healthcare service...
Posted: 12/27/2021
Confused about breast cancer? You are not alone. There is a lot of information about the disease, but not all of it is easy to...
Posted: 12/27/2021
It’s not too late to get the flu shot. Do you know the truth about it? During flu season, many myths spread about the flu shot...
Posted: 12/27/2021
Getting a shot can be scary for some children. When the time comes for your child to get a COVID-19 vaccine, here are some tip...
Posted: 11/1/2021
Pay attention to your feelings and get help. Dealing with diabetes can add to these feelings and make you feel overwhelm...
Posted: 11/1/2021
Parkland is the regional burn center for North Texas and admits 700 to 800 burn patients per year. The top causes of fire rela...
Posted: 11/1/2021
Stress refers to your body's reaction to challenges and demands. Stress can be positive or negative and there are healthy ways...
Posted: 11/1/2021
What is a mammogram? A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast that can find breast cancer in a person who doesn’t have any warnin...
Posted: 11/1/2021
Did you know that the flu and COVID-19 are both respiratory diseases? Not only that but there are some similarities between th...
Posted: 10/4/2021
With COVID-19 still around and flu season right around the corner, you’re probably wondering if it’s beneficial to get both th...
Posted: 10/4/2021
Join us October 4-8 for Parkland’s annual “ Coming Together for the Cure ” breast cancer awareness event, an educational event...
Posted: 10/4/2021
Did you know that broken bones in middle and old age are very common? Loss of bone strength slowly occurs with age, but many f...
Posted: 10/4/2021
October 9 is National Day Without Stigma, a day within Mental Illness Awareness week dedicated to eliminating the shame and in...
Posted: 10/4/2021
October 15 is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day. A day to increase awareness of the impact of HIV on the Hispanic/Latino popu...
Posted: 8/31/2021
With COVID-19 still affecting our community, it’s more important now than ever to make your health a priority. Parkland’s newe...
Posted: 8/31/2021
Have you been avoiding getting a mammogram because of the fear and anxiety from the potential results? These fears are underst...
Posted: 8/31/2021
The COVID-19 pandemic can be stressful for children and teens especially with the return to in-person classes. Here are a few ...
Posted: 8/31/2021
We know this past year has been tough for many in our community. To alleviate some stress when it comes to paying for medical ...
Posted: 8/31/2021
As a parent, you want the best for your child, including protecting their health now that classes are back in session. Getting...
Posted: 7/29/2021
Before checking off all the items on your back -to- school list, make sure you schedule your child for their COVID-19 vaccine....
Posted: 7/29/2021
Parkland helps the youth and families by offering health services at 11 school-based clinics across Dallas County. These servi...
Posted: 7/29/2021
Talking to your new partner about a sexually transmitted disease (STD) you have can be scary. However, there are things you ca...
Posted: 7/29/2021
Did you know one blood donation can help save three lives? Blood donation is needed now more than ever as trauma centers acros...
Posted: 7/29/2021
After being home for so long it can be a hard transition going back to normality. Following a healthy routine is a great way t...
Posted: 7/1/2021
In February, the Moody Center for Breast Health became the first clinic to open at the new Moody Outpatient Center (MOC), loca...
Posted: 7/1/2021
We all remember the joys of summer when we were kids. There was nothing more exciting than the thought of sleeping in, hanging...
Posted: 7/1/2021
Did you know one blood donation can help save three lives? Blood donation is needed now more than ever as trauma centers acros...
Posted: 7/1/2021
The number one thing you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from COVID-19 this summer is to get the COVID-19 vac...
Posted: 6/1/2021
Anyone 12 years and older can now receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. With minors under 17 years old now making up 17 percent...
Posted: 6/1/2021
Summer brings an amazing abundance of colorful produce bursting with flavor and nutrition. What better time to make a swap in ...
Posted: 6/1/2021
Did you know high blood pressure is the most common primary diagnosis with over 46.3 million Ambulatory care visits in the Uni...
Posted: 6/1/2021
National Cancer Survivors Day (NCSD) is celebrated in June each year. NCSD is a day to honor survivors, bring awareness to ong...
Posted: 6/1/2021
When enjoying the great outdoors with family and friends, it’s sometimes easy to forget that being in the sun for long periods...
Posted: 5/5/2021
This is the spring for cooking together and building healthy habits at home. Here are few reasons to get cooking at home with ...
Posted: 5/5/2021
Currently, three vaccines are approved and recommended in the United States to prevent COVID-19: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson &...
Posted: 5/5/2021
Your best defense against breast cancer is early detection and education. Please join us on Saturday, May 8 from 7 a.m. to 1 p...
Posted: 5/5/2021
COVID-19 vaccines have now become available for all adults in Texas and Parkland is making it easier for you to get your COVID...
Posted: 4/12/2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic. The more people who receive the vaccine,...
Posted: 4/12/2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic. The more people who receive the vaccine,...
Posted: 4/12/2021
On March 10, Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order went into effect, allowing businesses to re-open and ending the stat...
Posted: 4/12/2021
April is sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Awareness Month. Cases of STIs continue to increase nationally and locally. Ac...
Posted: 4/12/2021
Don’t limit your spring cleaning efforts to the floors and windows. Now is the time to conduct a pantry cleanout. Follow these...
Posted: 3/1/2021
Just like the COVID-19 virus, myths about the COVID-19 vaccine’s safety and effectiveness are spreading. Learn more about the ...
Posted: 3/1/2021
In order to protect you and your loved ones from COVID-19, the vaccines are done in two doses. For the vaccine to work, it is ...
Posted: 3/1/2021
COVID-19 has challenged us all but 2021 is bringing our community new hope with the COVID-19 vaccine. Rene Martinez, Dallas Fo...
Posted: 3/1/2021
Early detection and treatment are the keys to surviving breast cancer. The Moody Center for Breast Health focuses on patient-c...
Posted: 3/1/2021
Because COVID-19 is a new disease with new vaccines, you may have questions about what happens before, during, and after your ...
Posted: 2/10/2021
Vaccines protect us from serious diseases. But like all medicines, they can sometimes come with side effects. Most of the time...
Posted: 2/10/2021
Parkland is dedicated to helping control the spread of COVID-19 in our community by keeping you informed about how to protect ...
Posted: 2/10/2021
Let’s break down how the COVID-19 vaccine technology works and why scientists and medical experts are confident in its safety ...
Posted: 2/10/2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is being given in phases (one group at at time), based on the guidelines set by the Texas Department of S...
Posted: 2/10/2021
Millions of Americans have now received the COVID-19 vaccine because they felt it was safe and the best way to protect their f...
Posted: 12/29/2020
One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. That is why early detection is so important. The earlier the ...
Posted: 12/29/2020
This year make a New Year's resolution to quit smoking for good and start on a healthier course. Here ...
Posted: 12/29/2020
While the holidays might have gotten the best of your sweet tooth, January is a good time to focus on resetting your nutrition...
Posted: 12/29/2020
Did you know January is Thyroid Awareness Month? Most people probably don’t spend too much time thinking about their thyroid. ...
Posted: 11/30/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for families hoping to stay in touch with high-risk loved ones. Those who are 65 ...
Posted: 11/30/2020
During flu season, many myths spread about the flu shot. To help you understand the facts about the flu we’ve listed 5 flu sho...
Posted: 11/30/2020
Getting the flu shot is the most effective way of protecting you and your family from the flu. Ideally, you want to vaccinate ...