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Parkland Health Names Travis L. Smith Chief Financial Officer, Bringing 20 Years of Healthcare Leadership Experience

Parkland Health Names Travis L. Smith Chief Financial Officer, Bringing 20 Years of Healthcare Leadership Experience

DALLAS, Texas - Parkland Health has appointed Travis L. Smith as executive vice president and chief financial officer, bringing more than two decades of healthcare finance and leadership experience to the Dallas County…

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Cychlorphine: The New Synthetic Opioid Hiding in Counterfeit Pills

A synthetic opioid estimated to be about 10 times stronger than fentanyl is turning up in fake prescription pills across the…

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Kratom: Addiction, Overdose Risks and What to Do in an Emergency

Kratom is sold at gas stations, smoke shops and online as a "natural" supplement. But it acts on the same brain receptors as…

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Medical City Las Colinas Completes $4 Million Renovation of Women's Unit in Irving

IRVING, Texas - Beautifully appointed postpartum rooms with Texas-inspired floral wall art, luxury suites and inviting patient…

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Anxiety vs. Panic Attacks: How to Recognize the Differences and When to Seek Help

Feeling anxious from time to time is a normal part of life. Worries about work, relationships, health, finances or even a text…

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How Physical Movement Rewires the Brain During Addiction Recovery

The Neuroscience Behind Movement and Recovery When someone struggles with substance use disorder, the brain undergoes significant…

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Aymancare, Which Operates Irving Medical Clinic, to Pay $7.5 Million in COVID Testing Settlement

DALLAS - Aymancare PLLC, a Dallas-area medical provider that operates a clinic in Irving's Valley Ranch area, has agreed to pay…

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Inside an American Heart Association BLS CPR Class in Arlington

Walk into a hands-on CPR class and the equipment gives away much of what is about to happen. Training manikins are ready for…

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What Is Fentanyl? A Clear Medical Overview

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid medication developed for legitimate medical use. It is classified as a strong analgesic,…

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