Parkland Hospital

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued new guidelines for who should get screened lung cancer — the number one cause of death worldwide.

Between Oct. 1 of last year and Jan. 30, there were 98% fewer flu hospitalizations than during the same time the previous season.

The president and CEO of the Parkland Center For Clinical Innovation talks about the need for Dallas County to ramp up vaccinations to reach herd immunity by mid-June.

A Pew Research Poll done in late 2020 found less than half of Black adults said they would get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Getting your COVID-19 vaccine may come as a relief, but for some, it also can come with some side effects — like those reports of late of a red ring or rash on your arm after the shot, for instance. Dr. Joseph Chang, Chief Medical Officer of Parkland Health and Hospital System explains to KERA's Sam Baker why the side effects usually aren't cause for worry.

Many who choose weight loss as a New Year’s resolution often fall victim to unrealistic expectations. Some dietitians view the SMART technique, which focuses on measurable time-based goals, as the way around that.

Here are the highlights of the hospital’s plan to protect its employees and the preparations taken to be one of the first hospitals in America to receive the vaccine.

A survey over the summer found that with gyms closed by the pandemic, more people have turned to walking for exercise. It has a number of benefits: More energy, better sleep, weight loss, for instance. But that’s if you walk the right way.

Vital Signs host Sam Baker spoke with Dr. Joseph Chang, the chief medical officer with Parkland Hospital System, about how to stay safe during the holiday season. Chang said the type of gathering, cleaning precautions and proper mask-wearing are all things to keep in mind.

Morale is low at North Texas hospitals as COVID-19 numbers spike once again. Record-breaking positive cases have led to rising hospitalizations, and some healthcare leaders worry about having enough staff to cover the surge.

The center's received regional reports of at least 46 cases of ingestion or overexposure to bleach since Aug. 1. A few involved attempts to avoid or stop COVID-19.

A medical professional shares guidelines for keeping your mask effective against the spread of coronavirus.