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Posted: 3/22/2023
Clinic on wheels makes vaccines more accessible for children, easier for parents Parkland Health is hitting the road to increa...
Posted: 3/21/2023
National Poison Prevention Week 2023 is March 19-25 Of the thousands of dangerous substances to be kept out of a child’s reach...
Posted: 3/15/2023
Two supervisors recognized for supporting employees’ military service Serving in the military reserves while also employed ful...
Posted: 3/7/2023
Nurses among Great 100 and D Magazine Excellence in Nursing Awards Nineteen registered nurses at Parkland Health have been rec...
Posted: 3/2/2023
Course designed to teach community members to save lives until EMS arrives A person with a life-threatening injury from a car ...
Posted: 2/22/2023
Interpretation services provided in more than 240 languages Hospitals and healthcare systems can be rife with medical terminol...
Posted: 2/14/2023
More than 3,500 cards expected to be distributed during eighth year of the event In the days before social media, texting and ...
Posted: 2/8/2023
New CHNA data reveals renewed focus on heart disease mortality Although an estimated 80% of cardiovascular disease is preventa...
Posted: 2/6/2023
Burn Awareness Week is Feb. 5-11 It can happen in an instant. A curious toddler wanders into the kitchen, sees a pot on the st...
Posted: 2/1/2023
All Parkland clinics will remain closed Thursday, Feb. 2 Parkland Health is continuing to minimize risk to patients, staff, an...
Posted: 1/31/2023
All Parkland clinics will remain closed Wednesday, Feb. 1 Parkland Health is continuing to minimize risk to patients, staff, a...
Posted: 1/30/2023
All Parkland clinics will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 31 Parkland Health is taking proactive action to ensure the highest level of...
Posted: 1/25/2023
Second time the health system has received the national designation Parkland Health has achieved Pathway to Excellence redesig...
Posted: 1/24/2023
eMCAP program receives 2022 Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award Described by an award panelist as “the blueprint of wha...
Posted: 1/18/2023
Prevention and personal precautions are key It’s a new year but respiratory viruses are still present with flu activity peakin...
Posted: 1/9/2023
Deadline is Jan. 15 You can still get health insurance for the new year on the federal health insurance marketplace, but the o...
Posted: 12/20/2022
Parkland mental health therapist offers tips on navigating the ‘SAD’ condition During the fall and winter seasons, the days ar...
Posted: 12/19/2022
Keep your loved ones safe by preventing injuries Falls among adults 65 and older caused more than 34,000 deaths in 2019, accor...
Posted: 12/15/2022
Children, pets should be watched, Poison Center staff warn With the holidays upon us, the staff of the North Texas Poison Cent...
Posted: 12/12/2022
Small lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of heart disease Look at your clenched fist. For the next minute open and close y...
Posted: 12/5/2022
Arrive alive and be careful when you drive Whether it’s making a “happy holidays” phone call from behind the wheel, rushing to...
Posted: 12/1/2022
Eliminating stigma associated with HIV/AIDS through education Since the first case of AIDS in the early 1980s, a great amount ...
Posted: 11/28/2022
Pandemic showed importance of family discussions, Parkland experts say With a third holiday season underway amidst a global pa...
Posted: 11/21/2022
The season isn’t always joyful for everyone The feeling of the cooler breeze and the sight of holiday items decorating stores ...
Posted: 11/16/2022
Smoking can shorten a person’s life span by 10 to 15 years “Quitting smoking is hard, especially if you do it alone.” Juan Pri...
Posted: 11/14/2022
Innovative program is celebrating 30th anniversary Since the mid-1980s, Parkland Health has been at the forefront of trauma ca...
Posted: 11/9/2022
Non-profit drop-in childcare center supports Parkland Health patients, staff Purple hardhats and shovels will be present for a...
Posted: 11/7/2022
World Diabetes Day is Monday, Nov. 14 World Diabetes Day is right around the corner. To draw awareness to this important day a...
Posted: 11/2/2022
Don’t let asthma slow down your child The joy of children revolves around having fun, playing and letting their imaginations s...
Posted: 10/31/2022
Parkland-based unit is link to 14 fire-rescue agencies The BioTel Social Work Program, which is part of the On-Line Medical Di...
Posted: 10/27/2022
October is National Physical Therapy Month The role physical therapists play in helping people move again after being diagnose...
Posted: 10/24/2022
Event provides opportunity for proper disposal of medications Expired, unused and unwanted medications in our homes can possib...
Posted: 10/21/2022
Sixth Gold award for new construction project The Moody Outpatient Center on Parkland Health’s main campus has been awarded th...
Posted: 10/18/2022
Name change honors late Dallas-area medical leader The RedBird Health Center, the newest of Parkland Health’s Community Orient...
Posted: 10/17/2022
Most Wired hospitals use technology to improve access to care The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHI...
Posted: 10/13/2022
Onsite community hubs are accessible to DHA residents on a weekly basis through both in-person services and virtual care DHA, ...
Posted: 10/5/2022
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Many people wear pink ribbons as a sign of hope and strength during October ...
Posted: 9/21/2022
‘The only thing missing is the four walls of the hospital’ Gary Jackson couldn’t afford to be hospitalized, he had people wait...
Posted: 9/20/2022
Parkland official encourages COVID vaccine The updated bivalent COVID-19 booster is now available for Dallas County residents....
Posted: 9/19/2022
Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 18-24 Buckling up and utilizing the proper car seat are two of many ways to stay safe whi...
Posted: 9/13/2022
Keep your kids healthy, happy as vacation season closes It’s been a long hot summer, with Dallas’ first triple-digit day recor...
Posted: 9/7/2022
Suicide prevention week is September 4-10 Did you know that every day approximately 125 Americans die by suicide? That is one ...
Posted: 8/29/2022
Keep your kids healthy, happy as vacation season closes While Labor Day marks the unofficial end to the summer vacation season...
Posted: 8/24/2022
Dietitians and Education Specialists fight serious health risk Being diagnosed with diabetes can be a tough condition to accep...
Posted: 8/23/2022
Program awarded for innovation in improving equity in postpartum care Parkland Health’s extending Maternal Care After Pregnanc...
Posted: 8/18/2022
What to do if your child is being bullied or is the bully The beginning of the new school year means the to-do list is long wi...
Posted: 8/17/2022
Receives first Davies Public Health Award from HIMSS since 2012 Parkland Health, in collaboration with Dallas County Health &a...
Posted: 8/8/2022
Sleep is essential to children’s success at school Sleep is important to maintaining an overall healthy quality of life for bo...
Posted: 8/2/2022
National Health Center Week creates awareness for health center programs The ability to bring healthcare to underserved commun...
Posted: 7/27/2022
Parkland Health and Jubilee Park & Community Center partner to bring vital health services to Southeast Dallas The Jubilee...
Posted: 7/18/2022
Parkland health centers offer immunizations at ‘Walk-in-Wednesday’ clinics Even though summer is in full swing, educators acro...
Posted: 7/12/2022
Parkland provides tips to avoid heat exhaustion, heat stroke Extreme Texas heat plagues Dallas during the summer months with t...
Posted: 7/11/2022
Structure was operational for more than 60 years Today, officials with Parkland Health closed the doors to the former Parkland...
Posted: 7/6/2022
Effort will allow more children, adolescents to receive care In an effort to increase access to care for Dallas Independent Sc...
Posted: 6/29/2022
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month shines light on lack of understanding, fear He tried taking a step forward in the lunch...
Posted: 6/27/2022
There are no safe fireworks, Parkland Burn Center staff caution Summer is synonymous with pool parties, backyard barbecues, fa...
Posted: 6/23/2022
Receives awards from American Heart Association Parkland Memorial Hospital today announced it has earned a quality achi...
Posted: 6/22/2022
Accidents, injuries don’t take a vacation The days are longer, temperatures have begun to creep up and family plans are well u...
Posted: 6/14/2022
‘The need for blood never takes a holiday,’ says Parkland official When she’s not negotiating contracts in Parkland Health’s C...
Posted: 6/8/2022
‘Men can act on their healthcare concerns rather than react' Celebrated each year during June, Men’s Health Month highlights w...