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New Overdose Prevention Hotline Launches in Dallas County
10/11/2024
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) and the staff of the North Texas Poison Center are pleased to announce the launch of a new Overdose Prevention Hotline. This hotli...
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Parkland experts share tips for traveling with diabetes
7/10/2024
Don’t let diabetes hold you back from summer travel Traveling can be an exciting experience, but for individuals with diabetes it requires careful planning and consideration to e...
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A decade of patient-centered diabetes care
5/9/2024
Parkland’s Global Diabetes Program celebrates 10-year anniversary Parkland Health recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Global Diabetes Program, which was created to ad...
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Taking charge of your health on Diabetes Alert Day
3/26/2024
Parkland provider encourages community to know their diabetes risk and take action In the United States, approximately 38 million people are living with diabetes, and about 1 in ...
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Parkland expert offers tips for managing diabetes during the holidays
12/14/2023
Keep your blood sugar in check this jolly time of year Tis’ the season for holiday celebrations and for many that means tis’ the season for eating. Managing diabetes is difficult...
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Parkland hosts diabetes awareness community classes to combat the epidemic
8/24/2022
Dietitians and Education Specialists fight serious health risk Being diagnosed with diabetes can be a tough condition to accept, but the journey to better health does not have to...
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Parkland provider warns of increased risk of diabetes in children
3/22/2022
Diabetes Alert Day on March 22 is a 'wake up call' to all During the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals may have experienced stress, anxiety, grief, and worry, which can lead to a la...
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The greatest gift: Make your health a top priority
12/8/2021
Parkland experts share ways to have a healthy holiday season Shopping centers are filled with rushed customers, presents are wrapped with colorful paper under the tree, and...
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Parkland ramps up programs to combat diabetes in Dallas County
11/8/2021
November is Diabetes Awareness Month “If this class was available in the earlier stages of my life I probably wouldn’t be on dialysis now,” said Daris Lee, 49, Dallas, who ...
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Construction workers encourage community to get COVID-19 vaccine
3/3/2021
COVID-19 pandemic affecting Hispanics at a high rate It’s no secret, COVID-19 is infecting and taking the lives of Hispanics at a high rate. The Centers for Disease Control and P...
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Ten reasons (beyond your looks) to maintain a healthy weight
1/8/2020
Parkland providers say it’s about saving, savoring your life Looking your best is an ego-booster – and a great reason to shed those extra pounds you’ve been packing around. But p...
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Parkland diabetes patient counts her blessings and her carbs
11/18/2019
Former ‘sweets junkie’ shares tips for a healthier Thanksgiving “My family always said, ‘Stop eating like that,’” Tonami Jones, 57, recalled. But it wasn’t until she became serio...
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Parkland’s Camp CHAMPS encourages healthy eating, physical activity, self-esteem
6/5/2019
Classes teach kids, parents about healthy living habits For most children in Dallas County, summer break is in full swing. This time of year is usually synonymous with too much T...
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Are you at risk? Diabetes Alert Day sounds alarm
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 fire burning down your house, would you take action? F...
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The effects of eating healthy
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 as diabetes, gum disease and heart disease. When you ...
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Diabetes medications shown to lower risk of cardiovascular disease
2/13/2019
Parkland expert says ‘benefits to patients undeniable’ If you have diabetes, you are twice as likely to die from heart disease, heart failure, heart attack or stroke than someone...
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Lose weight now, gain future years on your life
1/17/2019
Parkland clinicians offer tips for reaching your healthiest weight Every year there are new food gurus, fad diets, cookbooks and theories that claim to offer the “best” way to lo...
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Take these steps for winter diabetic foot care
11/28/2018
Parkland podiatrist says cold-weather precautions help prevent complications As part of the world-wide epidemic of diabetes, physicians report that lower extremity amputations ar...
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Travel with diabetes? Yes, if you plan carefully
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 cruise or city sight-seeing, your ‘vaycay’ should be s...
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Parkland Diabetes Nurse HEROes up their skills, improve patient care
5/2/2018
Program provides in-depth training in diabetes management and patient education A hospital-wide initiative was launched in March at Parkland Health & Hospital System to upski...