Parkland expert informs about pot-laced candies
 Brownies, cookies and gummy bears are among candies used to ingest marijuana. Toxicologist Shannon Rickner, MD, with the North Texas Poison Center at Parkland, discussed the dangers of pot-laced candy, particularly to children, with KERA-FM. |
Health away from home
 If you are taking doctor-prescribed medications, don't forget them on your vacation, advises Suzette Baez, MD, a pediatrician at Parkland's Vickery Health Center. El Hispano News and Dallas Weekly reported her tips about how to take care of your health while you're not at home. |
In service to others
 The Independence Day weekend had special meaning for 50 people in Dallas who became U.S. citizens, including Vijaya Subbu Natchimuthu, MD, a physician at Parkland's Bluitt-Flowers Health Center. She told WFAA-TV (ABC) about her desire to serve the community. |
Parkland experts warn of fireworks dangers
 Children and men are the most often injured from consumer fireworks, according Stephanie Campbell, RN, Burn Program Manager, who spoke with WFAA-TV (ABC) about the dangers and how to stay safe. Trina Andres, RN, spoke with KUVN-TV (Univision) about being cautious around fireworks. |