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eNewsletter | Winter 2021
A message from President and CEO Michael Horne, EdD, MPP
Over the last 127 years, Parkland has advanced wellness, relieved suffering—and has developed and educated our patients, staff and future caregivers. Thanks to supporters like you, we continue in our quest to improve health outcomes across Dallas County.
Most recently, this quest has included opening the Red Bird Health Center. Indeed, by providing vulnerable Dallas County residents access to comprehensive health care services closer to their homes, we are helping individuals to get healthy and stay healthy. Moreover, the expansion of our community-based pediatric behavioral health program will help save lives, and can serve as an industry model for early mental health intervention.
Ultimately, we know that private investments in Parkland are catalytic—and will help ensure we can activate data-informed and scalable healthcare solutions. And in doing so, we will create the conditions in which more residents will be equipped with the tools they need to live healthy and productive lives—contributing to Dallas County’s economic vitality.
At a time when we have seen so many health challenges, we find solace in knowing that you stand for Parkland. Thank you.
Warm Regards,
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The resilience of a young heart
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| Tyler, 9, was in a car accident and came to the Parkland Burn Intensive Care Unit with severe burns on his arms and feet. His dominant right arm was amputated below the elbow. Tyler’s injuries were life-changing, but that didn’t change his love of life. From singing Luis Capaldi songs to simply making people laugh, he brightened the days of the staff who cared for him. |
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| Support Parkland while holiday shopping |
| Whether you're planning special meals or shopping for the holidays, it's a great time to give back to Parkland! The I Shop for Parkland program makes it easier than ever to support Parkland when you shop at Amazon, Kroger and Tom Thumb. |
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| Parkland receives national recognition from The American College of Surgeons |
| One in five children in Dallas has an emotional, mental or behavioral health disorder such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder or anxiety. For the 50,000 children who have a medical home at Parkland, a new pediatric behavioral health program will address these disparities in mental health screening, diagnosis and treatment. |
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| Parkland providing mental-health screening for 50,000 Dallas County children |
| Parkland Hospital has launched a new effort – with a powerful jump-start of $5 million from the Rees-Jones Foundation – to integrate mental health care into its pediatric primary care settings. It will be a safety net for the tens of thousands of Dallas County children whose families are uninsured or underinsured and whose life circumstances leave them most vulnerable to mental health challenges. |
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| Caring for our neighbors in need |
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Many of our neighbors in urgent need of medical care fall through the cracks and would have nowhere to turn if not for Parkland.
Will you make a gift to help Parkland care for our neighbors in need this holiday season and beyond? Your donation will help Parkland continue to care for anyone – regardless of their ability to pay.
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