Parkland News Flash - Oct. 25, 2018

Healthy choices lead to a healthy life. Maggy Doherty, RD, talked to KERA-FM about chocolate milk for workout recovery. If you’ve seen moon milk all over social media, get the lowdown on how it impacts sleep from Rachel Trammel, RD and KTVT-TV (CBS). Ricardo Lopez, RD, talked to KUVN-TV (Univision) about food duos that are better together.

As part of breast cancer awareness month, Phil Evans, MD discussed risk factors for breast cancer with KTXA-TV (CBS) and stressed the importance of early detection screenings with Al Día. He also shared information about Parkland’s no-cost screening mammograms with Black Press USA.

According to the American Heart Association News, studies show that for stroke patients who do not speak English proficiently, medical interpreters play a critical role in their healing and health. The AHA News shared information and experiences from Parkland neurologist Alejandro Magadán, MD, and Cruz Ramirez, a Parkland interpreter.

Children’s Health Fund CEO Dennis Walto shared how Parkland is using telehealth to make affordable healthcare more accessible. The program is currently offered by Parkland’s Homeless Outreach Medical Services and will soon expand to other clinics.