Parkland Health Foundation

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.

05/21/2026

For more than five decades, Dr. F. Gary Cunningham has shaped generations of physicians through mentorship, leadership and a commitment to excellence in women’s health.

As he retires and is recognized as Professor Emeritus, we are proud to celebrate his extraordinary impact on Parkland Health, medical education and patient care.

Through the Dr. F. Gary Cunningham Endowment for Clinicians and Providers, his commitment to training and developing the next generation of clinicians will continue for years to come.

To honor Dr. Cunningham’s legacy and support the future of clinician education at Parkland, you can make a gift here: https://tinyurl.com/mr4cabmy

Thank you, Dr. Cunningham, for helping shape the future of care through the example you set every day!

05/19/2026

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!

05/19/2026

THE DOLLAR AMOUNTS KEEP GROWING! 🎉

Last week, we donated out $36,500 towards two of our three programs we support! We visited the Moody Center for Breast Health at Parkland and donated $18,250 for mammograms for uninsured and underinsured individuals, and another $18,250 to Dahlia’s Breast Cancer Can Stick It! Fund, which provides financial assistance for breast cancer treatment. These donations were made possible thanks to YOU! We are incredibly grateful for your support in helping us make a difference in the lives of so many.

Shout out to the team at Parkland - we are so inspired by them and they are amazing partners! At our visit, they brought us up to one of their patient services areas, which is always an honor. They showed us a beautiful piece of collaborative artwork, and graciously invited April to add her diagnosis date. Our visits and check presentations always renew our resolve to STICK IT to breast cancer! We are already working hard on 2026 fundraising plans, so we can provide more and more for them in the years to come.

- April Samuels, Founder and Executive Director
*** If you or someone you know needs breast health resources, see the Get Help Now section on our website: https://www.breastcancercanstickit.org/gethelpnow/

The Breast Cancer Can Stick It! team on this site visit included April Samuels (Founder, Executive Director, survivor), Jennifer Lampasona Tatum (VP, Co-chair Drummathon Committee, survivor), Sherah Bembinster-Yoder (Director), and Shawn Messick (Logistics Committee volunteer)

05/18/2026

The fairways were full for this year’s Broders ER Classic Golf Tournament at Bear Creek Golf Club.

Healthcare professionals, supporters and volunteers came together once again to support Parkland Health programs while continuing a tradition that has impacted patients and team members across Dallas County for more than two decades.

Proceeds from this year’s tournament support Parkland’s Forensic Nursing Program and Pet Therapy Program, helping provide compassionate care and comfort during some of life’s most difficult moments.

Read more from this year’s tournament: https://parklandhealthfoundation.org/impact/story/broders-er-classic-golf-tournament-supports-care-and-comfort-at-parkland/