Parkland Health Foundation

09/17/2026

Our donor wall is growing by the hour!

Throughout , we’re recognizing everyone who makes a gift to Parkland Health Foundation by adding their name to our digital donor wall.*

There’s still time to see your name here and more importantly to be there for patients and families who rely on Parkland every day.

🌟Make your gift before North Texas Giving Day ends tonight:🌟

https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Parklandhealthfoundation

*gifts marked anonymous are attributed to Anonymous Donor

09/17/2026

This is the day, North Texas.

North Texas Giving Day is here and giving is officially OPEN.

Your gift helps ensure exceptional care is there when our community needs it most!

Be there for Parkland. Give Today: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Parklandhealthfoundation

09/14/2026

This Thursday, September 17, is North Texas Giving Day, the largest single day of giving in the country. But you don't have to wait. Early giving is open right now, and every dollar counts the same toward the day's momentum, whether it lands today or on the 17th.

Parkland is Dallas County's only public hospital system, the place that shows up, no matter what. On an average day, that means caring for over 3,300 outpatients, delivering 33 babies, and seeing more than 600 people in the ER.

None of that happens without people who choose to be there first.

Be there for the county that depends on us. Be there for the neighbor who needs us today. Be there for Parkland.

https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Parklandhealthfoundation

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the first responders, healthcare professionals and countless others who answered the call to help.

We will never forget.

08/27/2026

For more than a decade, Beyond the Burn Foundation has helped transform what is possible for burn patients and their families at Parkland Health.
Parkland Health Foundation was honored to unveil the Beyond The Burn Foundation plaque in the Burn Unit—a lasting tribute to a ten-year partnership that has made an extraordinary difference for patients, families and care teams.

Formerly known as Sons of the Flags, Beyond The Burn Foundation has become an invaluable partner in advancing burn care and supporting survivors.

Their generosity has helped:
-Provide Advanced Burn Life Support training for first responders, strengthening critical care before patients reach the hospital.
-Expand access to laser therapy, helping burn survivors heal and regain function and quality of life.
-Bring survivors together through Burn Survivor Support Groups and Reunions, fostering connection and hope.
-Create joyful experiences for children through Water Games at Camp I-Thonka-Chi.
-Establish an endowment fund to support families who travel to Parkland to be with a loved one receiving care for a burn injury, helping ease the burden during an incredibly difficult time.

Beyond the Burn Foundation helps survivors and families navigate the physical, emotional, and social challenges of recovery. Its approach recognizes that an injury may change someone’s life, but it does not define their future. With the right support and a strong community, survivors can emerge Stronger than before.

We are deeply grateful for this extraordinary partnership and Beyond the Burn’s unwavering commitment to helping burn survivors heal, rebuild and thrive.

08/27/2026

Early giving for North Texas Giving Day 2026 officially begins today!

Members of the Parkland Health Foundation team kicked things off at the hospital, sharing how North Texas Giving Day gives our community a chance to stand behind Parkland and the vital care it provides across Dallas County.

Now through Sept. 17, your gift can help Parkland continue showing up for every neighbor who needs care, whenever they need it.

Be there for Parkland and make your early gift today: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Parklandhealthfoundation

08/25/2026

Two days to go!

Early giving for North Texas Giving Day opens this Thursday, Aug. 27. Your support helps Parkland continue providing exceptional care for all our neighbors across Dallas County.

And this year, your gift can go even further with a match of up to $15,000.

Mark your calendar and get ready to give!

More info: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Parklandhealthfoundation

08/11/2026

Parkland Health Foundation is proud to celebrate Samantha Barakat on being named an AHP 40 Under 40 honoree!

Presented by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, the 40 Under 40 program recognizes emerging leaders who are making a lasting impact on healthcare philanthropy. Samantha's dedication, collaborative spirit, and commitment to our mission have helped strengthen philanthropic support for Parkland and the patients and families we serve.

Congratulations, Samantha, on this well-deserved recognition!

"Samantha's recognition as an AHP 40 Under 40 honoree reflects the talent, passion, and purpose she brings to Parkland Health Foundation every day. Her leadership helps advance our mission of improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve, and we are proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement."

— Michael Horne, EdD, MPP
President and CEO, Parkland Health Foundation



For more info: https://www.ahp.org/community/awards/40-under-40/2026-winners/

07/01/2026

Far too many families in Southern Dallas County still face barriers to maternal health care.

CBS Texas recently sat down with Parkland Health Foundation President & CEO Dr. Michael Horne and Vickie Allen, Chief Impact Officer at The Dallas Foundation, to discuss the challenges facing our community and The Dallas Foundation's recent $2 million investment in maternal health initiatives across Dallas County.

Watch the full segment here:

Dallas County officials warn of a worsening maternal mortality crisis, with Black and Brown women dying at disproportionately high rates, especially months after childbirth. Parkland Health is expanding targeted postpartum care to reduce preventable deaths.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend. It’s a time to remember and honor the servicemen and women who gave their lives for our country.

From all of us at Parkland Health, we remember their sacrifice with gratitude.