Parkland Health Foundation

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:

North Texas moves to address maternal mortality crisis 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.

We are so grateful to see support like this for patients across Dallas County.

April and the entire Breast Cancer Can Stick It Foundation, Inc. team continue to make a REAL impact by helping provide assistance for breast cancer treatments, easing part of the burden on patients and families. We are so glad to partner with them and thankful for the work they continue to do!

Grateful for a partnership that continues to make a meaningful impact.

The Junior League of Dallas has long been a dedicated supporter of Parkland Health, and through its Community Program, that impact continues to grow.

This year’s investment will support breast health diagnostics and bring trained Junior League volunteers into our NICU and other areas across the hospital, offering hands-on support to patients, families and staff.

We are proud to partner with an organization deeply committed to strengthening our community's health.

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Healthy communities begin with healthy mothers, babies and families.

Parkland Health Foundation is grateful to The Dallas Foundation for this transformational investment in maternal health across Dallas County.

This funding will help grow Women and Infants Specialty Health (WISH) services, expand Parkland Health's award-winning eMCAP program and strengthen wraparound support for women and families throughout Dallas County.

We are proud to partner in this important work to improve maternal health outcomes and increase access to care across our community.

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The Dallas Foundation To Invest $2M to Advance Maternal Health in Dallas County The funding consists of two $1 million grants to the Child Poverty Action Lab and to the Parkland Health Foundation. Each organization will receive $250,000 annually over the next four years to provide solutions and clinical care in underserved communities.

Black Maternal Health Week is a reminder that care doesn’t stop at delivery.

Today, we stand in support of the mothers, families and providers working to ensure healthier outcomes and stronger support systems across our community.

Learn More: https://www.parklandhealth.org/news-and-updates/black-maternal-health-week-supporting-families-bey-…