Newsletter

For the past 14 years, the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) has partnered with Parkland Health (Parkland) to help support mammography screenings and the breast health patient navigation program. In 2022, NBCF is providing more than $200,000 to continue helping breast cancer patients receive potentially life-saving screenings and navigate a breast cancer diagnosis.

A cancer diagnosis can often leave patients experiencing distress, fear and sadness. To help alleviate these emotions, the Parkland Oncology Department gives out Uplift Kits that are full of items intended to provide cancer patients tangible forms of comfort, encouragement and support. To help communicate the importance of Parkland’s Cancer Program and the effect the Uplift Kits have on patients, Parkland Foundation partnered with volunteers from McKesson Corporation in packing 100 Uplift Kits and hand-writing notes of encouragement.

By almost any measure – life expectancy, diabetes, asthma and even COVID-19 outcomes – southern Dallas County is a medically underserved area of our community. We are proud to partner with Amazon.com and Bank of America as they help Parkland Health bridge that gap with their support of RedBird Health Center.

Improving the well-being of mothers and infants is an important goal for Parkland because their well-being determines the health of the next generation and can help predict future health challenges for families, communities and the healthcare system. Hear Parkland leaders talk about how they meet this challenge at the next Discover Parkland, scheduled for May 12. Guarantee your spot in the event by registering now.