Community Health Improvement Plan

A sign in the Southwest Medical District directing people to Parkland and Parkland's emergency department. The sign is in a median, with several large green trees behind it. The top of the sign, which is grey with black lettering, reads "SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL DISTRICT." Below that in white block text on a blue background is the words "Parkland" and "Parkland" followed by red block letters in a small white box that says "ER." Both rows have a white arrow pointing up, directing people forward. The third row is also blue, but has been covered up by blue tape to hide what it says.

Parkland Hospital to add beds to meet growing demand — including during World Cup

Abigail Ruhman

Parkland Memorial Hospital has one of the busiest emergency rooms in the country. Dallas County's safety net hospital will add more than 100 beds to address the growing demand — half of them will be added before 2026 World Cup events kick off in North Texas.

A transparent version of the Dallas County seal on a glass door. The seal includes the words "The County of Dallas - State of Texas" as well as a star in the center of two curved branches of leaves.

Health & Wellness

New report identifies significant behavioral, mental health needs in Dallas County

Abigail Ruhman

The Dallas County Health and Human Services and Parkland Health 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment identifies several priority areas, including behavioral and mental health needs.

The 2022 CHNA found some improvement in access to health care, but more remains to be done.

Health & Wellness

New community study finds ongoing health disparities in southern Dallas County

Sam Baker

Five ZIP codes in the region identified in the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) continue to have the greatest disparities. Parkland Hospital Vice President Jessica Hernandez talks with KERA's Sam Baker about the difficulties in serving those areas.

Health & Wellness

Denton County Plan Takes A Focused Approach To Improving Access To Health Services

Sam Baker

Denton County's in year two of a three-year plan to improve coordination of health information and services to its population. Dr. Matt Richardson,…