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COVID-19

Children’s Health Launches “Innovators” Program To Support Research And Expand Awareness In Pediatric Care

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Today Children’s Health launched a new program — Innovators — with some pros in the world of innovation. Starting with a panel made up of Children’s Health Network Development and Innovation Senior VP Julie Hall-Barrow, Main Event Entertainment Chief Brand Officer Sarah Beddoe, DFW Airport EVP of Innovation Paul Puopolo, Pert Jain LP Principal Cindy Revol, LH Capital/Lyda … [Read more...] about Children’s Health Launches “Innovators” Program To Support Research And Expand Awareness In Pediatric Care

Masks Plus Shots Are The Ultimate Weapons For The Upcoming Battle Against The Flu

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Admit it. Eight months ago, you would never have imagined a mask being the absolute necessity in your wardrobe. They’re uncomfortable, hide smiles and even the most couture designs aren’t all that flattering. Still there are some good points to the face covers. Gals are saving on lipstick purchases and lip plumping appointments. And then there are definite signs that the … [Read more...] about Masks Plus Shots Are The Ultimate Weapons For The Upcoming Battle Against The Flu

Children’s COVID-19 Back-To-School Guidelines Are A Primer For Parents With Health Concerns

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It’s barely the middle of August and kids are heading back to school... sorta. Some will be doing it online and others in person. Unlike years past when the big deal was hitting Office Depot for school supplies, this year’s big deal is the risk of sending a youngster out the door to school. Luckily, the folks at Children’s Health have provided "Back-To-School Guidance" … [Read more...] about Children’s COVID-19 Back-To-School Guidelines Are A Primer For Parents With Health Concerns

Dallas’ Arboretum And Zoo Have The Welcome Mats Out With Reservations

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Halfway through summer and folks are starting to really run out of things to do with munchkins. With the temperatures before noon checking in the 80s, now is a perfect time to get outdoors. But walking around the block has gotten a wee bit ho-hum. So, why not check a couple of places that are made for strolling and you can even lock down a time period. Dallas Arboretum and … [Read more...] about Dallas’ Arboretum And Zoo Have The Welcome Mats Out With Reservations

A Gentle Reminder: Beware Of The Wrong-Way Shopper Who Strolls The Aisles

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While businesses are requiring masks to be worn by staff and customers/clients, there's popped up a recurring problem in retail stores, especially grocery stores. It’s the wrong-way shopper. Despite floor signage, these directional deviants are either throwing caution to the wind or just seem to be oblivious that they are fish swimming upstream. But it’s not … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Beware Of The Wrong-Way Shopper Who Strolls The Aisles

JUST IN: North Texans, Mask Up And Keep Your Distance

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On the eve of the 2020 Fourth of July weekend celebration, Gov. Greg Abbott just announced that masks will be required statewide starting Friday at noon and has given local officials the power to limit the size of outdoor gathering to no more than 10 people. Expect North Texas officials to take him up on the offer. Why? Following today’s report that Dallas County alone … [Read more...] about JUST IN: North Texans, Mask Up And Keep Your Distance

Get Up And Get Doing: Mask Up To Be Fashionable And Safe

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Fashionistas are putting together their wardrobes for the summer season. A new accessory-must-have is the mask. Some have a mask to match their outfits. For the more country-western types, it’s denim masks. For the more personalized folks, it’s monogrammed masks. And for the no-frills types, the good old standard blue or white masks will do. But as the summer temperatures … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Mask Up To Be Fashionable And Safe

Get Up And Get Doing: Your Nose Is Showing

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Back in the olden days — no, not before COVID-19 took over — but way back in the days when the pill box hat was the top hat of the day, there was an expression: “Your slip is showing.” It was a nice way of telling a woman that her perfect look was suffering from her slip having inched south of her hemline. In today’s masked-up world, a person is supposed to wear a mask … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Your Nose Is Showing

Canceled Event SOS – Jonathan’s Place’s 9th Annual A Chance To Soar Luncheon

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According to Jonathan’s Place CEO Allicia Frye, At Jonathan’s Place, we provide a safe place, loving homes and promising futures to abused and neglected children, teens and young adults. The recent cancellation of our signature event, the 9th Annual A Chance to Soar Luncheon, because of COVID-19, was heart-wrenching because of the potential for a staggering $250,000 … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS – Jonathan’s Place’s 9th Annual A Chance To Soar Luncheon

JUST IN: Moody Foundation Once Again Steps Up Providing $675,000 For COVID-19 Relief Efforts

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What’s proving to be more contagious than COVID-19? Generosity. While the North Texas Giving Tuesday Now tally board is rising, the Moody Foundation once again stepped up and added to its March million-dollar grants to “support both immediate basic needs and first responder assistance” in North Texas. They have just sent word that a total of $675,000 will be distributed to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Moody Foundation Once Again Steps Up Providing $675,000 For COVID-19 Relief Efforts