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Dear Friends,
As my journey at Parkland positioned to broaden and diversify stakeholders
Foundation has grown from interested in championing our work.
days to months, I remain Lastly, one of Parkland’s core values is
cognizant of the pathway collaboration – a value that is predicated on the
that has been charted notion of increasing proximity to those whom need
before me. Your steadfast support. By identifying organizations locally and Your steadfast commitment
commitment has been nationally that are committed to Dallas County has been critical in helping
critical in helping Parkland Health & Hospital System residents’ holistic well-being, the Foundation can Parkland Health &
become a local and national leader in advancing help drive collective impact in public health. Hospital System become
innovation in public healthcare. The path that lies ahead requires an unwavering a local and national leader
It is in this context, that I am excited to look ahead. belief in the power of Parkland to help ensure in advancing innovation
Now, more than ever, the Foundation is needed to that our most vulnerable residents realize their in public healthcare.
create the conditions in which Parkland can provide full potential. I hope you will continue to stand The stories you’ll find on
a comprehensive program of community health by with us. Together we can create a brighter future the following pages
reimagining how medicine is delivered at the for our community. were possible because of
community level in a manner that maintains its your generosity.
commitment to quality, dignity and efficiency. Best Regards,
Additionally, Parkland’s community focus comes
at a time when we are witnessing remarkable shifts
in Dallas County’s economic and social landscape. Michael A. Horne, EdD
From new corporations looking to enhance economic President and CEO
vitality, to young professionals driven by individual Parkland Foundation
and social responsibility, the Foundation is well-
