Millions of Americans are feeling the pressure of rising healthcare costs, and Parkland Health’s Patient Financial Services team is here to help people understand programs that may lower the costs of care received at Parkland.
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State Psychiatric Hospitals Face Crisis in Treating Mentally Ill Patients
The mental health system in the US is failing to provide adequate care for those with severe mental illness, resulting in increased criminalization and long wait times for beds in state psychiatric hospitals.
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Dallas County Sues Trump Administration over $70 Million Public Health Fund Clawback
Dallas County has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over the clawback of $70 million in public health funds, arguing that the demand was illegal and the funds were intended to address the effects of the pandemic and prepare for future public health crises.
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Centering Black LGBTQ+ Communities on World AIDS Day
MOBI, a grassroots LGBTQ collective founded by DaShawn Usher, is sponsoring an event in New York City to mark the 37th annual World AIDS Day, which is themed “Centering Black & Marginalized Voices Together” and focuses on holistic wellness and care for the Black LGBTQ community.
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Protecting Your Health This Winter with with Prism Health North Texas: Essential Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
Prism Health North Texas is urging Dallas residents to take proactive steps to protect their health this winter, such as getting vaccinated, washing their hands, covering coughs and sneezes, and getting enough rest.
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Why Rest Is Political for Black Women During the Holidays
Black women leaders are prioritizing rest as a form of resistance to the pressures of capitalism and white supremacy, and are encouraging others to do the same during the holidays.
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NAACP Summit Calls for Transparency in Data Center Environmental Impact
The NAACP hosted a summit to address the environmental, economic, and public health concerns associated with the expansion of data centers in Black, brown, and low-income communities, and to call for greater transparency from policymakers and technology companies.
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The Impact of Medical Racism on Black Americans’ Organ Donation Decisions
Tamika Smith, a 40-year-old woman, has a deep mistrust of the medical system due to her personal experiences, which has led her to refuse to become an organ donor, a decision that is influenced by the long history of medical racism and mistreatment of Black bodies in the U.S.
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Jamaican Music Icon Sean Paul Aids Hurricane-Ravaged Country
Sean Paul and Angelie Spencer are using their resources to help Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa, which caused widespread destruction and displaced 25,000 people.
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Blueprint for Change: Saving Trans Lives Beyond a Day of Mourning
The Transgender Day of Remembrance should be a call to action, not just a moment of mourning, and communities should take practical steps to protect Black trans lives and create a Blueprint for Change.