Parkland News Flash - Oct. 11, 2018

Published: 10/11/2018

Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's premier services and showcase our participation in upcoming public events. We welcome you to share this biweekly e-newsletter on your Facebook page or forward it to your friends, family and neighbors so they can see the vital role Parkland plays in keeping our community healthy.

Parkland offers flu shots at walk-in clinics

The flu can be a serious illness, especially for pregnant women, children and older adults. With the weather cooling down, flu season is right around the corner. KXAS-TV (NBC) and KRLD-AM reported on Parkland's Walk-in Wednesday clinics where residents of Dallas County can get their flu shots without an appointment every Wednesday through the fall and winter months.

Parkland offers no-cost mammograms

When it comes to breast cancer, early diagnosis is a key to survival. According to KUVN-TV (Univision), WFAA-TV (ABC), KXTX-TV (Telemundo), NBCDFW.com, Univision.com, TelemundoDallas.com and El Communicador de Dallas, Parkland is offering no-cost mammograms and breast health education through the month of October, which is breast cancer awareness month.

Don't get burned

When it comes to fire safety, you can never be too careful. Parkland Burn Outreach and Injury Prevention Educator Trina Andres, RN, talked to KUVN-TV (Univision) and KVNO-TV (Univision Harlingen) about steps everyone can take to keep themselves and their family safe from fires and burn injuries.

A healthier taste of fall

Pumpkin is a natural source of vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium but add it to a sugary latte, and it can put a dent in your calorie count. Parkland dietitian Maggy Doherty shared a healthier recipe for a pumpkin spice latte with the Dallas Morning News, Rochester, Minn. Post Bulletin, Middletown, N.Y. Times Herald-Record, Fort Smith, Ark. Times Record and Bristol Herald Courier.

Keep your child safe in the car

Four out of every five infant car seats are installed incorrectly. If you have a baby in the car, make sure their car seat is installed properly. Marissa Rodriguez with the Injury Prevention Center of Greater Dallas, located at Parkland, talked to TelemundoDallas.com about how parents can get help with car seat installation.

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