Parkland Medical Center

11/27/2025

Today and every day, we give thanks for our resilient patients and the communities that trust us with their care.

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for the compassion, strength and dedication that define our team — and for the opportunity to show up for others in meaningful ways.

From our family to yours, we wish you a safe, joyful and healthy holiday. 🦃

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11/25/2025

is an irregular or rapid heartbeat, also known as atrial fibrillation (AFib), often triggered by binge drinking. Alcohol consumption tends to spike between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day so, while holiday heart syndrome can happen any time of year, it's most common during the holiday season. And it can show up when you least expect it — especially after too much alcohol, stress or salty food — so be on the lookout for these warning signs:

😴 Fatigue
😵‍💫 Dizziness
💓 Heart palpitations
😮‍💨 Difficulty breathing
💢 Chest discomfort

If you notice any of these symptoms, it could be more than just the holiday hustle and bustle. Know where to go in case of an emergency: https://bit.ly/4rzYcim

Want to learn how to protect your heart this holiday season? Get the facts: https://bit.ly/3Ml3iyy

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Getting to the Heart of Stroke™ initiative, nationally supported by the HCA Healthcare Foundation and advanced through our larger HCA Healthcare network, empowers people living with AFib or stroke to better manage their condition.

11/24/2025

is a global movement that inspires men to take action and engage in conversations and raise awareness about critical health issues – including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, su***de prevention and .

Nearly 1 in 10 men experience depression or anxiety, but less than half receive treatment, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. Various factors – internal or external – can make it challenging for some men to focus on their mental health or seek support.

Know how to recognize warning signs of mental illness in yourself or the men in your life, learn about resources and strategies for improving men’s mental health, and more: https://bit.ly/3XJUcxU

11/21/2025

No matter what you’ve got cooking this , remember to prioritize safety. In crowded kitchens and around deep fryers, accidents can happen fast. Each year around Thanksgiving, there’s an increase in cooking-related burn injuries, and unattended cooking is the primary cause, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Follow these tips for what to avoid if you or someone else needs .

If you suffer a mild or first-degree burn, the affected area may swell or turn red. You can treat these burns at home with simple first aid steps:

🧼Clean the area with soap and cool water.
🧴Apply a thin layer of ointment.
🩹Dress the wound with sterile non-stick gauze.
💊Take over-the-counter medication to manage pain.

For more serious burns, immediate medical attention is critical. You can always find help fast at your local emergency room — but for complex cases, specialized care is available through our broader HCA Healthcare network, home to 11 American Burn Association-recognized burn centers across nine states.

Know where to go in an emergency: https://bit.ly/4a5pl6c

11/21/2025

Thank you to the Greater Haverhill Chamber for a wonderful event and to everyone who attended! Plaistow ER is a proud chamber member and community partner!

11/19/2025

Parkland colleagues coordinated the hospital's annual Healthier Tomorrows food drive to benefit the Sonshine Soup Kitchen in Derry and were pleased to donate over 375 pounds of food items before Thanksgiving. Thank you to our colleagues for your generous donations for our community!

11/18/2025

Parkland Medical Center, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, and Frisbie Memorial Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, collected nearly 600 pounds of medications during HCA Healthcare’s seventh annual “Crush the Crisis” prescription drug take back day, held Oct. 25, 2025. Across HCA Healthcare, 108,500 pounds of medication has been collected since “Crush the Crisis” was launched as an enterprise initiative in 2019.

Working alongside local law enforcement officers, the hospitals invited community members to safely and anonymously dispose of their unused and expired medications. The event aligned with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and helped raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse. This year, the DEA collected 571,054 pounds of medication during its October event.

“Prescription drug misuse is a significant public health challenge, and we are proud to partner with law enforcement each year to provide a safe way to dispose of medication,” said Dr. Brian Sanders, Seacoast chief medical officer for HCA Healthcare’s New Hampshire hospitals.

Learn more here - https://parklandmedicalcenter.com/about/newsroom/hca-healthcare-hospitals-in-new-hampshire-collect-nearly-600-pounds-of-medication-during-crush-the-crisis

11/18/2025

Managing during the holidays doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the foods you love – it’s about making thoughtful choices. With strategies like festive food swaps and portion control, learn how you can stay healthy while savoring seasonal favorites: https://bit.ly/3LE6God

11/17/2025

Have you heard of ? They’re small areas of dense, rounded lung tissue that go undetected for most people, although they’re often found during imaging tests, like a CT-scan or an X-ray. While generally these nodules are not cancerous, the American Lung Association stresses the importance of getting them checked, as they could be an early sign of lung cancer.

You may have a higher risk of developing lung nodules if you’ve had any of the following:
🦠Bacterial or viral infections
🏭Exposure to air pollution
🫁Chronic inflammatory conditions
🚬Tobacco use
🎗️Cancer

If you think you may be at risk or if you’re having symptoms, talk with your doctor or schedule an appointment with one of our experts: https://bit.ly/4i88O3B

11/17/2025

Parkland Medical Center was proud to host a Healthcare Career Expo for nearly 300 students from eight high schools, providing them with the opportunity to learn about a wide range of healthcare careers. This was the second year Parkland has hosted the expo. Parkland staff from 19 clinical and ancillary department experiences provided hands-on learning experiences for students interested in healthcare careers. A special thanks to all of the area high school students who participated!

11/14/2025

is the leading cause of cancer deaths in America, according to the American Lung Association. And for many people, there are no symptoms until later stages of the disease. That’s why lung cancer screening is so important. Screening can detect cancer early, when it’s most treatable. It’s performed through a low-dose computerized tomography (CT) scan — an X-ray of your lungs that could lead to life-saving care.

Not sure if you should get screened? Follow these guidelines from HCA Healthcare’s Sarah Cannon Cancer Network. If you’re between age 50 and 80 and you meet at least one of the criteria shown here, you’re eligible for a low-dose CT scan. If you have Medicare, you must be 50 to 77 to be eligible. Talk with your doctor to learn more or schedule an appointment with one of our experts: https://bit.ly/3JDyPuW

11/13/2025

Parkland is proud to share the hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.

“Patient safety and providing a high-quality healthcare experience for all of our patients and their families is our top priority,” said Hannah Morin, vice president of quality and patient safety at Parkland Medical Center. “Our dedicated medical staff and support teams consistently implement best practices to ensure our patients receive exceptional care with the best possible outcomes.”

For more on the recognition -

Fall 2025 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety.