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Posted: 12/29/2020
One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. That is why early detection is so important. The earlier the ...
Posted: 12/29/2020
This year make a New Year's resolution to quit smoking for good and start on a healthier course. Here ...
Posted: 12/29/2020
While the holidays might have gotten the best of your sweet tooth, January is a good time to focus on resetting your nutrition...
Posted: 12/29/2020
Did you know January is Thyroid Awareness Month? Most people probably don’t spend too much time thinking about their thyroid. ...
Posted: 11/30/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for families hoping to stay in touch with high-risk loved ones. Those who are 65 ...
Posted: 11/30/2020
During flu season, many myths spread about the flu shot. To help you understand the facts about the flu we’ve listed 5 flu sho...
Posted: 11/30/2020
Getting the flu shot is the most effective way of protecting you and your family from the flu. Ideally, you want to vaccinate ...
Posted: 11/30/2020
According to Parkland experts, an unsafe sleep environment is the leading cause of death of children less than one year of age...
Posted: 11/30/2020
COVID-19 can easily spread from one person to another during traditional holiday activities where we gather for shared meals o...
Posted: 11/30/2020
Breast cancer affects approximately one in eight women in their lifetime. But today, breast cancer is becoming more treatable ...
Posted: 10/30/2020
During this holiday season, all the delicious food can make it challenging to stick with your diet. There’s nothing wrong with...
Posted: 10/30/2020
Life can get busy, but you’re never too busy to take a moment to check on your health. A monthly, at-home breast exam is just ...
Posted: 10/30/2020
Stop the flu before it stops you! The best way to stay healthy during flu season is to get your flu shot. Parkland offers Walk...
Posted: 10/30/2020
Has someone in your household tested positive for COVID-19? Isolation is used to separate people infected with the virus, incl...
Posted: 10/30/2020
If you begin showing symptoms of depression this time of year, you’re not alone. The shortening days of late autumn cause many...
Posted: 9/30/2020
Pumpkins are a fall favorite, but did you know pumpkins are full of benefits for your body? Pumpkin is a great source of potas...
Posted: 9/30/2020
Getting routine screening mammograms is an important part of maintaining your overall health and protecting yourself from brea...
Posted: 9/30/2020
As we age, the body naturally begins to lose muscular strength, balance and flexibility. Metabolism slows and the immune syste...
Posted: 9/30/2020
The best way to start a fall fitness routine is to tie your activities to the events taking place around you. Here are some wa...
Posted: 9/30/2020
Flu season is around the corner. Health experts stress that the best way to lessen the chances of getting the flu is still the...
Posted: 8/31/2020
Did you decide to continue at-home learning for your child this school year? Help your child focus and stay engaged with the f...
Posted: 8/31/2020
Children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, family members, school staf...
Posted: 8/31/2020
It's particularly important that kids know the proper way to wash their hands. Here are a few tips for you below: Why it’s imp...
Posted: 8/31/2020
Wearing a face covering is one more thing we can do to protect one another from COVID-19. As schools prepare to open for in-pe...
Posted: 8/31/2020
Back-to-school vaccinations are more important now than ever. Vaccines are one of the most important steps you can take to pro...
Posted: 7/29/2020
What is contact tracing? Contact tracing helps slow the spread of the virus by identifying the people who have been in close c...
Posted: 7/29/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic can be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease can be overwhelming and cause strong e...
Posted: 7/29/2020
Have you recovered from COVID-19? You might consider donating blood plasma to help current COVID-19 patients. If you previousl...
Posted: 7/29/2020
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most children do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-...
Posted: 7/29/2020
While social distancing is key to preventing the spread of COVID-19, it’s also important to continue getting your medications ...
Posted: 7/1/2020
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is not over and continues to affect people of every age, race and ethnicity. Healthcare pr...
Posted: 7/1/2020
Need to get tested for COVID-19? Parkland offers COVID-19 testing at several of its community-based clinics. Testing at these ...
Posted: 7/1/2020
Help protect against COVID-19 by cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and objects as tables, light ...
Posted: 7/1/2020
As businesses continue to reopen, it’s important for your health and the health of others to take steps to prevent the spread ...
Posted: 7/1/2020
Wearing face covering is one more thing we can do to protect one another from COVID-19. When worn correctly a mask blocks 90 p...
Posted: 6/1/2020
Parkland offers COVID-19 testing at several of its community-based clinics . Testing at these locations is by appointment only...
Posted: 6/1/2020
The blood supply in North Texas is critically low. All blood types are needed. For a limited time, Carter BloodCare is providi...
Posted: 6/1/2020
Effective June 16, after the first positive test of a staff member or resident of a long-term care facility, the facility must...
Posted: 6/1/2020
The North Texas Air Conditioning Initiative is offering FREE air conditioning units for those in need. To qualify, the individ...
Posted: 4/1/2020
More than 73% of burn injuries needing hospitalization occur in the home. With more people staying at home and trying to balan...
Posted: 4/1/2020
211 I f you need COVID-19 information or have questions you need answered, you can now call 211. This service connects you wit...
Posted: 4/1/2020
Parkland offers COVID-19 testing by appointment only for current Parkland patients who meet the medically necessary criteria w...
Posted: 4/1/2020
Clean your hands Washing your hands is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy. Clean hands help stop germs f...
Posted: 4/1/2020
The best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to stay home. Some individuals have jobs that are essential, or they must go...
Posted: 3/1/2020
Not getting enough sleep can cause many chronic diseases and conditions like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression....
Posted: 3/1/2020
Over eating is easy when you have large amounts of food in front of you. Here are some tips to help you manage how much you ea...
Posted: 3/1/2020
Through MyChart, you can have secure, online access to your medical information anytime and anywhere either via the Web or thr...
Posted: 3/1/2020
Ready for a snack but don’t know what to grab? Check out these healthy snack ideas. Remember, your portion should be small. It...
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, ...