Parkland Health Center

Join our team! Parkland Health Center is currently hiring lab associates. Make the most of your knowledge, creativity and skills by joining fellow caregivers who share your passion for excellence. Click here to apply: http://ow.ly/dYnH50CcywW

To our health care workers today and every day, we thank you and we love you!

Parkland Health Center is committed to the health and safety of our patients, families and community. We recognize the role loved ones play in the healing process and are committed to providing our patients with an environment that is both warm and supportive, and safely designed to prevent transmission of COVID-19. A limited visitor policy is in effect beginning Tuesday, November 3. Click here for details: http://ow.ly/dtAR50C9rqJ

Medical Arts Convenient Care will be closing at 5:00 p.m. this evening. We apologize for any inconvenience and will reopen tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m.

Parkland Health Center is pleased to announce that Mark Sancegrow has been selected as the Our BJC Values Employee for the month of October 2020. Mark is a member of the Environmental Services team and has worked at Parkland Health Center for two years. Mark’s nomination reads in part, He encompasses our values and goes above and beyond in his duties. He treats everyone with respect, and it is a joy to interact with him. Mark is committed to excellence in everything he does.... Congratulations, Mark! http://ow.ly/YW4J50C6e90

With so much information about COVID-19 at our fingertips, it’s sometimes hard to tell what’s reliable. We checked with two experts, Washington University infectious disease doctors who are helping lead BJC’s response to the pandemic. Clay Dunagan, MD, and Hilary Babcock, MD, MPH helped us sort fact from fiction about COVID-19.

Annette Schnabel, President of Parkland Health Center, joined Chad Speakar on J-98 The Boot 98.5 FM this week to discuss Parkland's response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to listen to the full interview: http://ow.ly/QZoy50C7e3u

There's still time to register for the Parkland Health Center Foundation's virtual trivia event! November 12 at 6:00 p.m. $10 per team member Up to 10 players per team... Register online: http://ow.ly/bmlK50C6jjY Thank you to our Round Sponsors! Andy's Garage Service Bryant Restoration C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Homes First State Community Bank Hub's Pub and Grill Bonne Terre Lincoln Street Event Center Unico Bank Weems Insurance Agency Dr. & Mrs. Brian Gallagher Dr. & Mrs. Rodney Rhodes Mr. & Mrs. Paul Brockmiller Round Sponsorships are still available: https://www.parklandhealthcenter.org/foundationbash

Moms-to-be are concerned about the impacts of the coronavirus on their pregnancy journey, and our ObGyn specialists, Drs. Carter, Lindsey and Trudell are here to answer commonly asked questions about pregnancy and childbirth in the era of COVID-19. To watch the full video and find more resources, visit http://ow.ly/eiaj50C17cG.

Today on World Stroke Day, we encourage you to remember that quick response after a stroke is key in enabling survival and recovery. Be sure to know the symptoms so you can identify them if your family or friends ever experience a stroke.

Many traditional Halloween activities like collecting candy door-to-door can be high risk for spreading COVID-19. But there are plenty of ways to have fun while avoiding the scare of being exposed to or spreading the virus. Learn more about these alternatives and their levels of risk.

The health insurance Marketplace opens Nov. 1 and BJC Certified Marketplace Counselors are ready to help you choose the best plan for your family. Make your free appointment today by calling 855.747.4994 or request an appointment at the link below.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, helping to increase attention and support of early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Getting a mammogram is the best tool to fight breast cancer. The mammography suite at Parkland Health Center is designed for comfort, safety and confidentiality. In many cases, we can provide same-day or next-day appointments. Call 573-760-8460 or click here for more information: https://bit.ly/3dYMdp8