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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...
Posted: 4/29/2019
VIP/Rape Crisis Center provides comprehensive assistance to child and adult victims Do these statistics alarm or surprise you?...
Posted: 4/24/2019
National Infant Immunization Week stresses importance of vaccinations It’s easy to think once-common childhood diseases are th...
Posted: 4/22/2019
Event provides opportunity for proper disposal of medications Expired, unused and unwanted medications in our homes can end up...
Posted: 4/18/2019
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 4/17/2019
Diverse group helps incorporate patient ‘voice’ into healthcare As the nation’s healthcare system continues to align better wi...
Posted: 4/15/2019
Parkland medication adherence program improves care for patients with diabetes An innovative pilot program called PSAM (Parkla...
Posted: 4/10/2019
Advance directives help patients spell out healthcare decisions Speaking with your loved ones about end-of-life care and wishe...
Posted: 4/8/2019
Parkland physicians say many adults may be at risk of preventable diseases Kids aren’t the only ones at risk from ‘childhood’ ...
Posted: 4/4/2019
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 3/27/2019
It starts with an eagle and takes flight For the youngest patients in Parkland Health & Hospital System’s regional burn ce...
Posted: 3/26/2019
Parkland provider urges Dallas residents to learn how to prevent, delay onset If you knew that you could prevent or delay a fi...
Posted: 3/21/2019
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 3/20/2019
Quitting isn't easy but it's possible. Having a plan can make quitting smoking easier. Making a quit plan helps you stay focus...
Posted: 3/20/2019
Sick on the weekend? No problem! Some of our Health Centers are now open on the weekends for urgent care services for children...
Posted: 3/18/2019
National Poison Prevention Week observed March 17-23 Spring cleaning season is upon us. While spiffing up our space can be the...
Posted: 3/11/2019
Focus on quality, safety during National Patient Safety Awareness Week “First do no harm” is a fundamental principle of the me...
Posted: 3/8/2019
D Magazine recognizes skill, dedication of healthcare heroes A total of 24 registered nurses at Parkland Health & H...
Posted: 3/7/2019
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 3/4/2019
Parkland providers can screen patients as young as 6 months old In the United States, the most common disabling childhood cond...
Posted: 3/1/2019
Planning to go to a restaurant for dinner? Before choosing a restaurant, check out these tips to avoid food poisoning. Look fo...
Posted: 3/1/2019
Many people think that e-cigarettes are safer than regular cigarettes. Some people even use them to help quit smoking. Many pe...
Posted: 3/1/2019
Gum disease can increase your chances of heart disease. Brushing your teeth twice a day for at least two minutes a day can low...
Posted: 3/1/2019
Spring is here and the weather is starting to warm back up. Enjoy your spring break the healthy way, whether you are taking a ...
Posted: 3/1/2019
Make better food choices and get active to feel better and live longer. Bad choices can cause long-term health problems such a...
Posted: 2/27/2019
Local artists’ colorful designs adorn clinic Most children are not thrilled when it’s time for a check-up or doctor visit. But...
Posted: 2/25/2019
Area’s top nurses to be recognized on April 15 Sixteen registered nurses at Parkland Health & Hospital System are among th...
Posted: 2/25/2019
If you want to make a difference in your community in a place that’s mission-driven, being a police officer at Parkland Health...
Posted: 2/21/2019
High-i ntensity interval training helps heart patients thrive Olympic skaters, sprinters, skiers and cyclists swear by it. Cel...
Posted: 2/21/2019
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 2/18/2019
Parkland psychiatric social workers play key part in South Dallas pilot program It could be a call from a worried mom saying ‘...
Posted: 2/13/2019
Parkland expert says ‘benefits to patients undeniable’ If you have diabetes, you are twice as likely to die from heart disease...
Posted: 2/11/2019
More than 3,500 cards expected to be distributed during fifth annual event Even though social media and e-Cards have taken awa...
Posted: 2/7/2019
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 2/5/2019
Living a long and healthy life with a disability is possible. Routine physical activity boosts heart and lung health. Physical...
Posted: 2/5/2019
Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes without smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. It is best to have a smoke alar...
Posted: 2/5/2019
High blood pressure increases your chance of getting heart disease or stroke. Heart disease, also known as the “silent k...
Posted: 2/5/2019
What’s for dinner? Planning weekly meals save you time and money. Try to make healthy meals for the whole week to reduce stres...
Posted: 2/4/2019
Burn Awareness Week is Feb. 3-9 Imagine receiving a call that your two youngest children have been burned in a kitchen acciden...