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Through rain, sleet or stroke, Kim Spight pushes forward
6/18/2025
Right place, right time but for the wrong reason. Such was the case for an Irving woman who suffered a life-threatening stroke a mere half mile away from Parkland Memorial Hospit...
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Byron Pendleton’s journey back to wellness
4/10/2025
Parkland patient transforms his health journey into a mission to inspire others “I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude and admiration for the exceptional medical service...
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Preventing Cancer One Grant at a Time
2/6/2025
Since 1960, Parkland Memorial Hospital has played a pivotal role in Charlotte Williams' life, starting with helping bring her into the world and continuing to support her ever si...
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Parkland burn educator emphasizes the importance of burn prevention
2/3/2025
Burn hazards in the home is theme of Burn Awareness Week, Feb. 2-8 Jan. 14, 2024, was just like any other day for Nolan Smith. Until it wasn’t. That cold winter’s day, Nolan, the...
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Breast cancer survivor shares mental health journey after recovery
10/9/2024
Parkland patient’s experience highlights the importance of behavioral health resources during treatment and beyond After more than a year of treatments, procedures and cou...
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Just keep going: An athlete’s perseverance pays off
5/30/2024
‘Parkland helped me during this tough time’ For the past six months, 17-year-old Eddrick Jordan has spent countless hours in Parkland Health’s physical therapy room, getting stro...
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Enduring love and the gift of life
4/30/2024
Husband benefits from living kidney donation from wife of 32 years When someone meets their perfect match, it’s typically the stuff of fairytales – lifelong love and happily ever...
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‘A matter of seconds’: A Parkland burn survivor’s story
2/7/2024
Dangers of flammable liquids is theme of Burn Awareness Week, Feb. 4-10 It was a beautiful spring day with nary a cloud in the sky. The temperature was warming toward the upper 6...
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Mavick Olazo
1/26/2024
“I look at that photo every day and am grateful for support, encouragement and motivation to keep going.” The photo that brings a smile to Mavick Olazo’s face is that of his care...
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Robert Beecham
1/26/2024
Robert Beecham had just celebrated his first birthday when he sat down to talk about what his first year of “life” has been like. Now many would question a 1-year-old talking, le...