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Posted: 10/17/2018
Collaboration with community aims for ‘better, smarter, healthier’ care Why would you visit a hospital emergency room 85 times...
Posted: 10/15/2018
International Infection Prevention Week begins Oct. 14 In healthcare settings, infections have always been a problem for patie...
Posted: 10/11/2018
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 10/10/2018
E vent provides opportunity for proper disposal of medications Expired, unused and unwanted medications in our homes can end u...
Posted: 10/8/2018
Annual event focuses on dangers of house fires, importance of smoke detectors The latest statistics from the National Fire Pro...
Posted: 10/3/2018
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Each year Parkland Health & Hospital System provides breast health servi...
Posted: 10/2/2018
Is someone you love hurting you? If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, you are not alone. Parkland’s V...
Posted: 10/2/2018
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is when a healthy baby dies before the age of one with no apparent cause of death. Studies...
Posted: 10/2/2018
Exercising regularly is important for people with diabetes. Exercise helps lower your blood glucose and helps control blood su...
Posted: 10/2/2018
Healthy eating habits can help you prevent and manage common diseases and illnesses. Understanding food labels can help you ma...
Posted: 10/2/2018
Parkland experts recommend women over the age of 40 receive mammograms every year. Detecting certain breast cancers in the ear...
Posted: 10/1/2018
Parkland makes access easier with Walk-in Wednesday clinics Fall not only marks the beginning of shorter days and cooler tempe...
Posted: 9/27/2018
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 9/26/2018
Hospital-wide effort reduces infection rates, saves lives Each year sepsis strikes approximately 1.7 million people in the U.S...
Posted: 9/25/2018
Parkland mental health experts emphasize, ‘Words matter’ Not long ago, talking about cancer was a social taboo. ‘Polite’ peopl...
Posted: 9/24/2018
Fundraising career capped by campaign for new Parkland Memorial Hospital David E. Krause, president and CEO of Parkland Founda...
Posted: 9/18/2018
Proven track record in inclusion, contract management Guy Toliver, JD, has joined Parkland Health & Hospital System as Dir...
Posted: 9/18/2018
‘Nothing about Puerto Rico after the storm approached normalcy’ On the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria s...
Posted: 9/13/2018
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 9/12/2018
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month Just over a year ago, Hurricane Harvey was a Category 4 storm that slammed i...
Posted: 9/10/2018
Experts offer advice for avoiding deadly falls For older adults worried about slipping, tripping or tumbling, a report publish...
Posted: 9/5/2018
Recognized for providing quality burn care to patients Parkland Health & Hospital System has been re-verified as an adult ...
Posted: 9/4/2018
One of the best ways to find health problems early or before they start is to get regular checkups. Getting the right health t...
Posted: 9/4/2018
With kids already back in school, it’s important to check their backpacks to make sure they’re not too heavy. Wearing a backpa...
Posted: 9/4/2018
Although experts often share tips to help those targeted by bullies, there isn’t much advice about the other side of the probl...
Posted: 9/4/2018
Even though diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S., experts say that many people don’t know they can often...
Posted: 8/30/2018
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 8/20/2018
Awareness Summit, Baby Buggy Walk promote education Infant mortality and low birthweight are serious issues affecting our nati...
Posted: 8/15/2018
Parkland experts explain warning signs, offer solutions As kids return to classroom, parents need to be aware of one of the gr...
Posted: 8/13/2018
Celebrate National Health Center Week National Health Center Week (Aug. 12-18) is an annual celebration with the goal of raisi...
Posted: 8/10/2018
If you have diabetes, traveling can be a stress-free experience with a little planning. Whether you are going out of town to v...
Posted: 8/10/2018
With summer in full swing, even short periods of hot weather can cause serious health problems. Doing too much on a hot day, s...
Posted: 8/10/2018
With school starting this month, make sure your children have all of their immunizations. Staying up-to-date on vaccines is th...
Posted: 8/10/2018
For people who don’t speak English, understanding medical instructions can be difficult. With this in mind, Parkland is hiring...
Posted: 8/9/2018
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 8/6/2018
“For the veteran, thank you for bravely doing what you’re called to do so we can safely do what we’re free to do” – Author unk...
Posted: 8/1/2018
Parkland providers offer tips for a successful school year Although it may feel like summer just started, students in Dallas C...
Posted: 7/30/2018
World Breastfeeding Week Fair at Parkland offers information, support Asunción Guerra, 22, of Coppell gave birth to healthy tw...
Posted: 7/26/2018
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 7/23/2018
First public, safety-net system with correctional health component to be designated Parkland Health & Hospital Syste...
Posted: 7/16/2018
Parkland health centers offer immunizations on ‘Walk-in Wednesdays’ In about a month students throughout Dallas County ...
Posted: 7/12/2018
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 7/9/2018
Parkland experts offer 10 tips for managing diabetes on the road Whether you’re heading to a sandy beach, snowy peak, sunny cr...
Posted: 7/2/2018
Par k land provides tips to avoid heat exhaustion, heat stroke Even though the first “official day” of summer was June 21, Dal...
Posted: 6/29/2018
The Parkland Financial Assistance (PFA) program is changing eligibility levels starting on Sunday, July 1. PFA gives financial...
Posted: 6/27/2018
All children feel sad and hopeless from time to time. But if your child feels sad and scared most of the time, they could have...
Posted: 6/27/2018
Did you know that if you don’t drink enough water it can affect your brain? Water is important for keeping your brain healthy....
Posted: 6/27/2018
Pregnancy can make the summer feel even hotter because when you’re pregnant, your body temperature is already a little higher ...
Posted: 6/27/2018
Parkland burn experts say ‘let the pros put on the show’ Dazzling kaleidoscopes of color light up the skies over American citi...
Posted: 6/25/2018
June is Men’s Health Month Garland residents Andres Estrada, 72, and Ronald Hunt, 65, have a few things in common – they both ...
Posted: 6/21/2018
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 6/20/2018
The Ultrasound Practice Accreditation Council of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) has awarded the Obste...
Posted: 6/18/2018
Our brains and nervous system depend on adequate hydration The thermometer has been stuck above 90 for weeks and medical exper...
Posted: 6/13/2018
Dallas County Commissioner Theresa Daniel, PhD has appointed retired physician Elizabeth A. Palacios, MD to serve on the Parkl...
Posted: 6/7/2018
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 6/6/2018
Y ear-round nutrition classes teach kids, parents about healthy habits Leading a healthy lifestyle is a year-round acti...
Posted: 6/4/2018
Camper, counselor travel halfway around the world to attend camp “A place that makes one strong or fearless, not afraid to fac...
Posted: 6/1/2018
There are many myths, or beliefs that aren’t true, about infections you can get through sexual contact. Parkland experts want ...
Posted: 6/1/2018
Are you planning a camping trip this summer with your family or know someone who is? Read and share these tips about campfires...
Posted: 6/1/2018
For Father’s Day this year, help the men in your life stay safe and healthy. Need ideas? Read more! Start healthy habits. Set ...