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Listening to Her Body Saved Her Life
4/2/2026
When sudden breast pain wouldn’t go away, Nicole Polk knew something wasn’t right. At just 37 years old, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Polk first noticed a sudden breast ...
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How Early Cancer Detection at Parkland Led to 100 Lifesaving Diagnoses
3/31/2026
Parkland’s Surveillance Team is improving cancer outcomes across Dallas County When 43-year-old Monique Jones went to Parkland Memorial Hospital for a broken ankle, cancer was th...
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Don’t let diabetes sneak up on you: A quick check can make a difference
3/24/2026
Parkland experts encourage knowing your risk this Diabetes Alert Day Diabetes develops gradually. Blood sugar levels rise over time, often without obvious symptoms. Many people f...
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Parkland Health to host third annual burn symposium
3/19/2026
Symposium will highlight advances in burn treatment and emergency response planning Parkland Health will host its third annual Burn Symposium on March 27, bringing together physi...
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Parkland selected for program to advance healthcare workforce well-being
3/18/2026
March 18 is Health Workforce Well-Being Day As organizations nationwide mark Health Workforce Well-Being Day on March 18, Parkland Health has been selected to join a national ini...
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When the unexpected happens, poison help is here for you
3/16/2026
National Poison Prevention Week: March 15-21 When a toddler sprayed household cleaner into his own face, his mother didn’t hesitate — she picked up the phone. “I was holdi...
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Avoid ER visits this spring break with these water safety tips
3/12/2026
Parkland experts outline precautions for children, adults to prevent drownings Whether your spring break plans include a family trip to the water park, riding jet skis at the lak...
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Parkland Sleep Center highlights dormant dangers of poor bedtime habits
3/10/2026
‘Quality rest is critical to mental, cardiovascular and immune health.’ For nearly a decade, Ben Loschky, MSPAS, PA-C, tossed and turned in bed, strategically placed pillows arou...
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Severe weather can strike fast
3/5/2026
Parkland officials say preparation is key this spring In Texas, severe weather can turn an ordinary spring afternoon into a life-threatening emergency in minutes. One moment the ...
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Parkland Health nurses recognized for their many contributions
3/3/2026
Nurses among Great 100 and D Magazine Excellence in Nursing Awards Fifteen registered nurses at Parkland Health have been recognized by two organizations for providing high-quali...
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