Smoking cigars can lead to serious health risks, including lung cancer, heart disease, and dental problems, and secondhand smoke can also cause long-term health issues for family members, so it is important to prioritize health and safety during holiday gatherings.
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Death of the Reverend’s Sons; The Police Murder of the Johnson Brothers
As its 50th anniversary approaches, the Weekly explores the details regarding the police murder of George and Johnny Johnson. The two Black students of T.W. Browne Middle School were killed by then-Dallas Police Officer Robert Ross in a so-called “attempted robbery.” The boys were the sons of religious leader Rev. George Alvin Johnson Sr., who later organized efforts to ensure justice following their deaths. But despite protest and an organized campaign, a suspected cover-up might’ve allowed the boys’ killer to escape accountability.
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Does revitalizing a neighborhood start with community health?
By Sujata Dand Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Bonton resident Tashamika “Tasha” Lee is a cancer survivor. Three years ago, in the middle of the pandemic, Lee’s cough got so […]
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It starts with healthy nutrition! Summer break is almost over, and the back-to-school vibes are here. The hustle and bustle of getting your kids to school or soccer practice and […]
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Parkland Teams With Community Organizations to Improve Access to Care
DALLAS, TX – Parkland Health has teamed with several community-based organizations (CBOs) to help improve access to care for residents living in areas with the highest morbidity and mortality rates […]