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Posted: 9/16/2019
Falls are leading cause of fatal injuries in older adults Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for olde...
Posted: 9/9/2019
National Suicide Awareness Week is Sept. 8-14 From pre-teens to seniors, suicide rates are rising in the U.S. The latest data ...
Posted: 9/5/2019
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 9/3/2019
Parkland physician stresses importance of early detection Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men i...
Posted: 8/22/2019
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 8/19/2019
World Health Organization and UNICEF sponsors of global program Baby-Friendly USA has announced that Parkland Memorial Hospita...
Posted: 8/12/2019
Parkland to host blood drive Aug. 19 While the nation responds with grief and outrage to the most recent mass shootings, many ...
Posted: 8/8/2019
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 8/7/2019
Celebrate National Health Center Week Delivering high quality, cost-effective care to a growing number of uninsured patients c...
Posted: 8/7/2019
Elections became effective Aug. 1 During a July 24 special election the Parkland Health & Hospital System Board of Manager...
Posted: 7/29/2019
Free public event during World Breastfeeding Week focuses on health benefits Rosa Almanza, 34, gave birth via caesarean sectio...
Posted: 7/25/2019
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 7/24/2019
Joys, challenges often accompany a shift in family roles As the population ages, more caregiving is being provided by family m...
Posted: 7/22/2019
A sunburn isn’t the worst that heat can do to your body. Exposure to extreme heat can result in illnesses and injuries, heat s...
Posted: 7/12/2019
Parkland health centers offer immunizations at ‘Walk-in-Wednesday’ clinics Summer is in full swing, but so are preparations fo...
Posted: 7/11/2019
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 7/10/2019
Pay attention to your body’s warning signs It’s summer in Texas. The sun is shining, the temperatures are rising and vacatione...
Posted: 7/1/2019
There are no safe fireworks, Parkland Burn Center staff caution Summer is synonymous with pool parties, backyard barbecues, fa...
Posted: 6/27/2019
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 6/26/2019
Fifth Gold award for new construction project The new Ron J. Anderson, MD Clinic has been awarded the LEED® Gold Certification...
Posted: 6/24/2019
Goal is preventing severe foot problems, amputation Diabetes makes the feet vulnerable to foot problems that can develop into ...
Posted: 6/17/2019
Stress-busting strategies help families cope Actress Bette Davis once said famously, “Old age is no place for sissies.” For mi...
Posted: 6/13/2019
Has demonstrated ability to generate, inspire philanthropic investments Michael A. Horne, EdD, a career educator and so...
Posted: 6/13/2019
Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's prem...
Posted: 6/10/2019
June is Men’s Health Month The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report men in the United States, on average, d...
Posted: 6/5/2019
Classes teach kids, parents about healthy living habits For most children in Dallas County, summer break is in full swing. Thi...
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: 5/16/2019
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: 4/9/2019
Situational awareness may be key avoiding danger As youngsters we are taught the basics of how to protect ourselves – look bot...