🌱 Funding For Postpartum Health + Gladys Knight And Patti LaBelle

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. UT Southwestern Medical Center has received an $18 million funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to improve postpartum health outcomes among low-income Black and Hispanic women at high risk for complications. The study, led by principal investigator Dr. Elaine Duryea, will focus on utilizing technology to enhance access to maternal health care and reduce postpartum complications within six weeks of delivery. This funding will support efforts to determine the most effective use of technology in addressing maternal health care disparities. (dallasinnovates.com)
2. Smart Asset's recent study has revealed the income required for comfortable living in the largest metro areas in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area ranks 17th on the list, indicating that it falls below the midpoint of the analyzed regions. The study provides insights into the affordability of living in different parts of the country. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. Iconic performers Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle are teaming up for a summer tour, bringing their soulful performances to various cities including Dallas-Fort Worth. On Sunday, Jun. 18, they will be performing together at the Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie. The two performers will offer a unique opportunity to experience the "je ne sais quoi" that makes them both such legendary performers. (CultureMap Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• English Language Learning At Forest Green Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Jobseeker Support Session At Mesquite Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Book-a-Librarian At Mesquite Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Jazz & Cumbia from Peru for Whiskey Wednesday At Casablanca (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Celebrate spring at the Zoo with themed weekends every April, featuring extended hours until 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays, with activities like themed crafts, bounce houses, animal encounters, music, and more, all included in the general admission. Check the link in Dallas Zoo's Instagram bio for the full schedule and plan your weekend. (Dallas Zoo via Instagram)
• As we celebrate Women's History Month, Dallas Police Department honors the women who shape their department, including Senior Corporal Diana Espinoza. Espinoza knew from a young age that being a police officer was her calling. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)
• This Friday night, the Dallas Museum of Art is celebrating "Movement: The Legacy of Kineticism" with a Late Night dedicated to the exhibition, featuring art-making activities, dancing, tours, films, and more. Tickets are available here. (Dallas Museum of Art via Instagram)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.