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Prediabetes doesn't have to lead to type 2 diabetes
11/5/2026
The differences between type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and prediabetes can be confusing, especially when it comes to understanding what a diagnosis means for a person’s health ...
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Hospital-level care, right at home
11/4/2026
When David Ratliff returned home following the partial amputation of a toe, he did not leave Parkland Health behind. In many ways, the hospital came home with him. Ratliff had de...
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Open enrollment begins for Health Insurance Marketplace 2027
11/2/2026
Open enrollment period into the Health Insurance Marketplace began Sunday, Nov. 1 and runs through Friday, Jan. 15, 2027. Through the Marketplace, individuals are able to go to o...
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Keep Halloween frighteningly fun, Parkland experts say
10/27/2026
Ghosts, goblins, witches, superheroes and creatures of every kind will soon descend on neighborhoods across Dallas County in search of Halloween treasure. And this year, there ma...
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Parkland Health unveils strategic plan for 2027-2031
10/26/2026
DALLAS – As Dallas County continues to grow and the healthcare needs of its residents evolve, Parkland Health has adopted a new five-year strategic plan designed to expand access...
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When an Employee Becomes a Patient, and that Patient Becomes a Survivor
10/22/2026
“I help people stop using drugs and alcohol, advocate for them and provide any additional help in their journey to recovery,” said Wayne Sparks, who works at Parkland Memorial Ho...
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Parkland to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24
10/22/2026
Expired, unused and unwanted medications left in the home can fall into the wrong hands or be taken improperly, creating preventable risks for families and communities. To help r...
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Parkland recognized for Digital Health ‘Most Wired’ Award
10/21/2026
Parkland Health has earned Level 8 recognition in the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives’ (CHIME) 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey, reflecting the healt...
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Parkland mammogram leads to early breast cancer diagnosis
10/19/2026
Ann Harrington almost didn’t show up for the mammogram that would save her life. On August 13, 2022, she was busy preparing for an upcoming trip to Jamaica with her sisters, and ...
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Domestic violence during pregnancy can leave more than physical scars
10/14/2026
Domestic violence during pregnancy can affect more than physical health. Emotional abuse, including humiliation, isolation and controlling behavior, can contribute to anxiety, de...