Texas Senate Bill SR360

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Caption

Recognizing March 8, 2017, Parkland Health and Hospital System Day.

Impact

The resolution highlights the extensive range of services provided by Parkland, including its designation as a Level I trauma center and various supportive health services like the Injury Prevention Center of Greater Dallas and homeless outreach programs. With an average of 63,000 hospital admissions and over one million outpatient visits annually, the hospital emphasizes its role in ensuring healthcare access for diverse populations, particularly assisting the uninsured.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 360, adopted by the Texas Senate on March 8, 2017, recognizes this date as Parkland Health and Hospital System Day at the State Capitol. This resolution honors the significant contributions of Parkland Health and its history of providing care to patients since its establishment in 1894. As a prominent public academic medical center, Parkland employs over 12,000 individuals and serves as a crucial healthcare provider in Dallas County.

Contention

While this resolution is largely celebratory, the presence of Parkland Health as a key service provider in the state can bring to light various discussions surrounding healthcare access, funding for public health facilities, and the ongoing needs of the community it serves. The recognition serves to reaffirm the importance of such institutions in the broader context of public health and community support in Texas.