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A Message from Parkland
As I watched the election returns come in, my first thought was to offer my heartfelt gratitude to the thousands of voters who said yes to the need for a new Parkland. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized I should actually congratulate you. You have not simply voted for Parkland, you have made an investment in the health of your community and its future vitality. When you consider future lives saved and illnesses prevented, the value of the successful bond election becomes about much more than the $747 million earmarked for a new facility. Your vote of confidence is exhilarating. But the hard work is just beginning. We need a building that is economical for the future, environmentally sound, efficient for staff and, most important, a place of healing for patients. We have already been working with the leadership of Dallas County and the Parkland Board of Managers to create a design for this new facility that will bring the greatest value to the taxpayer. Planning has begun on the first stages, and we are in the process of assembling a team of designers and planners who will draw up initial ideas for the new buildings. Careful stewardship now will help ensure that construction phases can be executed on time and within budget. Studies show that Dallas County is poised for such dynamic growth that we must be strategic in our approach, bold in our long-range vision and frugal in our design for the future. The dynamics of this community will demand that we continually stay in touch with growth and the challenge of change. We must continue to plan and help facilitate change with frequent assessments and strategic planning. That means we must build a hospital that's flexible, one that can be built up and out, and that allows expansion options for growth. We will continue to plan while studying demography, epidemiology, and the changing conditions in which we live and work. This approach is not just for Parkland, it's in the best interest of the entire community. Too often we fail to account for the cost of inaction. The consequence of doing nothing is a price too high to pay. Congratulations - and thanks - to those of you who share our vision for the future of a healthy Dallas.
Ron Anderson, MD
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