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Parkland Health unveils strategic plan for 2027-2031
10/26/2026
DALLAS – As Dallas County continues to grow and the healthcare needs of its residents evolve, Parkland Health has adopted a new five-year strategic plan designed to expand access...
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When an Employee Becomes a Patient, and that Patient Becomes a Survivor
10/22/2026
“I help people stop using drugs and alcohol, advocate for them and provide any additional help in their journey to recovery,” said Wayne Sparks, who works at Parkland Memorial Ho...
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Parkland to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24
10/22/2026
Expired, unused and unwanted medications left in the home can fall into the wrong hands or be taken improperly, creating preventable risks for families and communities. To help r...
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Parkland recognized for Digital Health ‘Most Wired’ Award
10/21/2026
Parkland Health has earned Level 8 recognition in the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives’ (CHIME) 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey, reflecting the healt...
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Parkland mammogram leads to early breast cancer diagnosis
10/19/2026
Ann Harrington almost didn’t show up for the mammogram that would save her life. On August 13, 2022, she was busy preparing for an upcoming trip to Jamaica with her sisters, and ...
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Domestic violence during pregnancy can leave more than physical scars
10/14/2026
Domestic violence during pregnancy can affect more than physical health. Emotional abuse, including humiliation, isolation and controlling behavior, can contribute to anxiety, de...
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Parkland earns renewed recognition for sustainable healthcare practices
10/13/2026
Parkland Health recently earned The Joint Commission’s Sustainable Healthcare Certification (SHC) for the second time by prioritizing environmental sustainability through decarbo...
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Parkland urges North Texas to get vaccinated ahead of flu season
10/12/2026
North Texas is coming off last year’s flu season that hit children especially hard, even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classified the season as mode...
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Ukrainian medical team visits Parkland Burn Center to learn burn care techniques amid war
10/8/2026
A delegation of four burn surgeons and a nurse from Ukraine is visiting the Parkland Burn Center to observe and learn techniques they can bring back to their country, where Russi...
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Travis Smith named Parkland Chief Financial Officer
10/7/2026
Travis L. Smith has joined Parkland Health as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than two decades of healthcare and financial leadership experien...
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