Parkland News Flash - Feb. 23

Venkat Kakkilaya, MD spoke with KUNV-TV (Univision) about how Parkland’s Neonatal Abstinence Program helps ensure the birth of healthy babies to mothers who battle drug dependency during pregnancy.

An innovative program focuses on coordinating care for HIV patients so they continue to lead healthy lives. As reported by Dallas Voice, a multidisciplinary team of HIV specialists helps patients better transition to outpatient care, avoid additional hospitalizations and better manage complex medications.

Protein is an essential nutrient for the body but are you getting too much? Misty Jones, RD shared tips with KERA-FM (NPR) about best protein sources, the importance of protein for body functions and how to avoid getting too much of a good thing.

As part of its inaugural CIO Awards, the
Dallas Business Journal honored Matthew Kull, Parkland’s Chief Information Officer, for his work in the nonprofit/public sector. With the opening of the new hospital, Kull helped shepherd in new technologies that improve patient care and operations.