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Posted: 1/1/2020
Diabetes can have a negative effect on your feet. Manage your diabetes. Work closely with your healthcare provider to keep you...
Posted: 1/1/2020
Even the smallest lifestyle changes can improve your overall health. For people with diabetes, healthy New Year’s goals can al...
Posted: 1/1/2020
Vaccinations are very important in helping prevent kids from getting the flu. In addition to getting vaccinated, Parkland pedi...
Posted: 12/1/2019
Parkland experts say pay attention to dangers like space heaters and holiday decorations that can cause fires in the home. Fol...
Posted: 12/1/2019
You don’t have to give up the foods you enjoy to be healthy. Most meals can be recreated with a few changes. Here is recipe to...
Posted: 12/1/2019
Cold weather is here. There are steps you can take to prepare for a cozy winter. Stay inside and have a stocked supply kit for...
Posted: 12/1/2019
Did you know we can end HIV/AIDS? The goal of HIV treatment is to lower the amount of HIV treatment in the body (viral suppres...
Posted: 12/1/2019
Walking is a healthy way to get around, but you need to know the rules of pedestrian safety. To stay safe walking, follow thes...
Posted: 11/1/2019
It is important to take good care of yourself when you have diabetes. It is even more important if you get sick. If you do get...
Posted: 11/1/2019
It is important to cook your meals as healthy as possible and be mindful of how much you are eating when you have diabetes. Th...
Posted: 11/1/2019
Checking your blood sugar when you have diabetes is important to living a longer and healthier lifestyle. Tracking you blood s...
Posted: 11/1/2019
Do you know you can view your lab tests and imaging results from your smart phone or computer? When you use Parkland MyChart, ...
Posted: 11/1/2019
When you have diabetes it means you have too much sugar in your blood. Diabetes is a disease in which your body cannot use all...
Posted: 10/1/2019
No breast is the same. What is normal for you may not be normal for someone else. The way your breasts look and feel may chang...
Posted: 10/1/2019
Each year, about 6,000 babies born in the United States have Down syndrome. A person with this condition was born with an extr...
Posted: 10/1/2019
Halloween is a fun time for kids to dress up and get a lot of candy, but it can also be dangerous if they aren’t careful. For ...
Posted: 10/1/2019
All throughout the year, Parkland participates in community events to help educate people about health concerns that are commo...
Posted: 10/1/2019
It’s flu season. Prevent having to miss work or school by making sure your family is up-to-date on their flu shots. Flu shots ...
Posted: 9/3/2019
Parkland is known for being one of the greenest hospitals in America. With the understanding that everything we do affects the...
Posted: 9/3/2019
Pop quiz! It’s time to check in on your health. See how well you know your health by answering the following questions: (See t...
Posted: 9/3/2019
Children with obesity have a higher chance of developing long-term health conditions, such as asthma and type 2 diabetes. Obes...
Posted: 9/3/2019
Having a clean home is nice but be careful when mixing cleaning products. The North Texas Poison Center warns families about t...
Posted: 8/6/2019
Does your house have a picky eater? Getting kids to try new foods can be quite a challenge, but it is not impossible. Here are...
Posted: 8/6/2019
Did you know that your child’s overall health can affect their ability to learn? Many situations like the common cold, the nee...
Posted: 8/6/2019
Smart devices can entertain kids for hours, but they can also be dangerous if they aren’t properly monitored. Here are some sa...
Posted: 8/6/2019
No grill? No problem! You can use a new flowerpot and other affordable items to cook meat and vegetables. What you’ll need: Ne...
Posted: 7/1/2019
Parkland helps the youth and families by offering health services at 12 school-based clinics across Dallas County. These servi...
Posted: 7/1/2019
Fireworks are a very popular way to celebrate the Fourth of July. In fact, many people look forward to doing their own firewor...
Posted: 7/1/2019
For a long time, people have been told that spicy foods can cause stomach ulcers, but they can actually help prevent ulcers. T...
Posted: 7/1/2019
July is the warmest month in Texas. Heat stroke can cause permanent injuries and/or death. Here are some symptoms of a heat st...
Posted: 6/11/2019
Men are significantly less likely than women to make regular visits to the doctor. On average, men live five years less than w...
Posted: 6/11/2019
Being a caregiver can be stressful but don’t forget to take care of yourself while caring for others. Here are some tips to re...
Posted: 6/11/2019
Most energy drinks contain large amounts of caffeine, added sugars and other ingredients that claim to increase energy and ale...
Posted: 6/11/2019
It is important to be aware of how dangerous everyday activities can be. Eating, taking baths, even walking up the stairs can ...
Posted: 6/11/2019
What is U=U? People who are living with HIV and take their medicine as prescribed by their doctor lower the amount of HIV in t...
Posted: 6/3/2019
‘I learned to live, not just survive’ It’s been more than two decades since Ketrick “KeeKee” Jordan first attended Parkland He...
Posted: 5/30/2019
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 5/29/2019
Generations of women, babies cared for at one of nation’s busiest birthing centers Known worldwide for expertise in trauma and...
Posted: 5/22/2019
Health centers provide medical home for area residents In the 1980s, Parkland Health & Hospital System’s then CEO R...
Posted: 5/20/2019
Share memorable stories from hospital’s history Patients and visitors to Parkland Memorial Hospital and its network of ...
Posted: 5/16/2019
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 5/15/2019
Patients encouraged to take small steps for lifelong rewards As children, we’re taught how to be successful adults, but by con...
Posted: 5/15/2019
Recognized as a world renowned leader For more than three decades Parkland Health & Hospital System has been recognized fo...
Posted: 5/8/2019
Four out of five strokes are preventable Some people believe strokes only happen to the elderly. Others think strokes are rare...
Posted: 5/8/2019
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, men are 24 percent less likely than women to have visited a docto...
Posted: 5/7/2019
Parkland Health & Hospital System’s compassionate care goes beyond the hospital walls with health centers throughout the c...
Posted: 5/7/2019
Have you ever forgotten the name of your medication or that your pills should be taken with a meal? These questions can be ans...
Posted: 5/7/2019
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Before stepping out in the sun, here are a few steps you can take ...
Posted: 5/7/2019
Talking on the phone, changing radio stations and chatty passengers are all driving distractions. Not sure how these simple th...
Posted: 5/7/2019
Over time, excessive drinking or drinking more than normal can cause poor health conditions. Binge drinking is the most common...
Posted: 5/6/2019
Hospital system celebrating 125 years of service to Dallas community Watch an episode of ER, Grey’s Anatomy or just abo...
Posted: 5/3/2019
Salute to the North Texas hospital workforce Parkland Health & Hospital System employees Olicia Day and Farhenaaz A...
Posted: 5/2/2019
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 5/2/2019
With the influx of cars and pedestrians on the main Parkland campus, it is important to keep some basic traffic safety tips in...
Posted: 5/2/2019
As our campus footprint continues to increase, taking steps to ensure the safety of your vehicle and belongings is more import...
Posted: 5/2/2019
There is no perfect way to prevent locker room crime, but by taking some basic steps, you can help to protect yourself and you...
Posted: 5/2/2019
One hundred and twenty-five years ago, on an 1894 May day, Parkland Hospital began as a clapboard building on the corner of Ma...
Posted: 5/2/2019
As our campus footprint continues to increase, taking steps to ensure the safety of your vehicle and belongings is more import...
Posted: 5/1/2019
Providing medical care to those in need has been its long-term mission In 1894, Parkland Hospital opened to fulfill a m...
Posted: 4/29/2019
Parkland providers say the re are millions of reasons Mental illness can affect anyone at any time. Young, old, rich, poor, ma...