Parkland News Flash - Oct. 27

Cynthia Smith is a 16-year breast cancer survivor. Having received chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgeries, she tells KDFW-TV how Parkland care and early detection saved her life.

Research led by Joann Schulte, MD, from the North Texas Poison Center at Parkland reveal startling facts about child injuries related to snake bites in a recent article on Yahoo! News. More than 1,300 children are bitten by snakes each year in the U.S. - and an increasing number of these bites come from this venomous snake in Texas’ own backyard.

Election got you feeling down? Well, you’re not alone. Studies show there is a scientific reason why stress levels are heightened during election season. KDFW-TV talked to Parkland mental health counselor, Jacqueline Juarez, MSW, LCSW, to discuss ways to protect yourself from these negative feelings.

This new internal program at Parkland directly impacts employees’ long-term career growth by connecting entry level workers with training and education needed for advanced positions in healthcare. Pathways to Work takes a deeper look into this Parkland initiative that invests in the future of their employees.