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Posted: 12/5/2018
Nurses encouraged to advance their education, research Registered nurses are the largest employed group in most healthcare sys...
Posted: 12/4/2018
Patients safely administer own long-term IV antibiotics, reduce hospital stays In 2009, an innovative pilot program began in o...
Posted: 12/3/2018
Deadline is Dec. 15, 2018 Heads up to all consumers who plan to buy their own insurance on the federal health insurance market...
Posted: 12/3/2018
Chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease are medical conditions that do not have a cure. Often, people who have a ...
Posted: 12/3/2018
It can be easy to overeat during the holiday season, but you don’t have to wait until the new year to start living a healthier...
Posted: 12/3/2018
Children watch and repeat the actions around them, which is why it is important to be an example for your children. Safe famil...
Posted: 12/3/2018
Toy-related injuries treated in emergency rooms are common across the country. It became so common that December is Safe Toys ...
Posted: 11/30/2018
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 11/28/2018
Parkland podiatrist says cold-weather precautions help prevent complications As part of the world-wide epidemic of diabetes, p...
Posted: 11/26/2018
Innovative program is celebrating 26th anniversary Since the mid-1980s, Parkland Health & Hospital System has been at the ...
Posted: 11/19/2018
Something ‘magical’ happens when burn survivors connect Sarah Conner fought back tears as she described the isolation she felt...
Posted: 11/14/2018
Parkland dietitians make planning a healthy holiday meal easy Who doesn’t look forward to the fall holiday devoted to feasting...
Posted: 11/12/2018
Parkland smoking cessation clinics offer help, group support Evelyn Gardner, 61, of Dallas discovered she could sing when she ...
Posted: 11/8/2018
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 11/6/2018
When you are always on the go, it can be hard to eat healthy. Fast food is a quick and easy option when you’re hungry; however...
Posted: 11/6/2018
Getting healthy is a team effort! Little changes to your family’s daily routine can make a huge impact on your family’s health...
Posted: 11/6/2018
Anyone can get the flu but if you have a chronic medical condition such as diabetes, you may have a harder time fighting off t...
Posted: 11/6/2018
Come and get your questions answered at our Diabetes Awareness Day event. Parkland’s diabetes experts are here to share helpfu...
Posted: 11/6/2018
When you have diabetes, stress can increase your blood sugar levels, cause bad eating habits and have a negative impact on imm...
Posted: 11/5/2018
Providers encourage children, parents to read Most children don’t expect to leave the doctor’s office with a special gift. But...
Posted: 10/31/2018
En r ollment period runs through Dec. 15, 2018 The sixth open enrollment period into the Health Insurance Marketplace begins N...
Posted: 10/29/2018
National Diabetes Awareness Month stresses prevention, education Diabetes can affect anyone, at any age. When Dallasite Michae...
Posted: 10/25/2018
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 10/24/2018
Safety should be year-round priority Halloween is that one night of the year when ghosts, goblins, princesses and pirates can ...
Posted: 10/22/2018
Domestic Violence Awareness Month highlights stark facts about abuse Put the problem in perspective: nearly 6,500 American tro...
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...