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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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Power up safely: Parkland urges caution with lithium-ion batteries
10/6/2026
Cell phones, laptops, tablets, power tools, e-bikes and even children’s toys have something in common: many are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. They make everyday ...
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The ‘silent’ heart risks people may not know they have
9/29/2026
Heart disease doesn’t always come with a warning. It can develop silently for years before symptoms appear. For World Heart Day on Sept. 29, Parkland Health is encouraging the co...
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Parkland Recognized by Vizient as 2026 Top Performer in Stewardship
9/24/2026
Parkland Health announces it has been recognized as a 2026 Top Performer in Stewardship by Vizient. Parkland was the top ranked performer in the Large, specialized complex care m...
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‘I Wasn’t Afraid of Death. I Was Afraid of Living’
9/16/2026
This story discusses suicide, childhood abuse and substance abuse. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please reach out to a mental health professional or call...
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