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Table of Contents
- More Ways We're Showing Up Across Dallas
- Amplifying Local Voices: Joining Martha Jackson on The Bubble Lounge Podcast
- Stepping Up for Others: The Soles4Souls Shoe Drive with Park Cities Rotary
- Here for Dallas, Around the Clock
Community healthcare extends beyond the walls of an emergency room. It also means being part of the neighborhoods we serve, supporting local organizations, and connecting with people through conversations and shared efforts that make a difference.
In October, Advance ER highlighted several ways our physicians and team members stay involved across Dallas. From participating in the Austin Street Center Foot Care Clinic and the World's Largest Polio Walk with the Rotary Club of Park Cities to supporting Community Partners of Dallas and its annual NorthPark Pumpkin Patch, these efforts reflect our ongoing connection to the areas we serve.
As the year moves toward the holiday season, we're continuing that involvement through other opportunities to connect with our neighbors and support causes that matter across North Texas.
More Ways We're Showing Up Across Dallas
Our involvement takes many forms, from supporting local schools to participating in neighborhood outreach and initiatives that bring people together.
One example is our relationship with Highland Park High School. We were proud to support its students, families, and school spirit at the annual Hamburger Supper. The event gave our team an opportunity to connect with the families and neighbors who make the Highland Park area special.
We've also taken part in community initiatives such as our Miracle Mile outreach along Lovers Lane and efforts supporting Community Partners of Dallas, including collecting codes and candy. Looking ahead to next year, we're also planning Valentines for Veterans, another opportunity to recognize and show appreciation for members of our community.
Each effort looks a little different, but they share a common purpose: building relationships with the people and organizations that make Dallas home.
Amplifying Local Voices: Joining Martha Jackson on The Bubble Lounge Podcast
Hosted by Martha Jackson, The Bubble Lounge Podcast features conversations with people who contribute to the Park Cities and greater Dallas community, including local leaders, business owners, and other voices with stories worth sharing.
Recently, our own Dr. Thomas Allen and Dr. Larry Pettit joined Martha for an episode focused on back-to-school health. They discussed common health concerns families may encounter during the school year and shared practical guidance for parents preparing children for busy school schedules.
Topics included everyday health and safety considerations, hydration, and injury prevention for active students. The conversation gave families an opportunity to hear practical guidance from local physicians outside the emergency.
For us, participating in conversations like this is one way to make health information more accessible. Parents have questions that don't always come up during a medical visit, and local discussions can help bring those questions into the open. They also give our physicians an opportunity to connect and share information that families can keep in mind throughout the year.
We're grateful to Martha for inviting us to be part of the conversation and for using her platform to highlight people and organizations contributing to the Dallas area.
Stepping Up for Others: The Soles4Souls Shoe Drive with Park Cities Rotary
Community involvement also means recognizing practical needs and finding ways to help address them.
This November, Advance ER is once again supporting the Rotary Club of Park Cities' Soles4Souls shoe drive. As part of this year's effort, both of our Dallas emergency centers will serve as collection sites, giving patients, neighbors, and other community members a convenient place to donate new or gently used footwear.
Soles4Souls is a nonprofit organization that collects and distributes shoes and clothing to support people facing hardship while creating economic opportunities around the world. Through its programs, donated footwear can help meet practical needs and give usable shoes a second purpose.
How Donated Shoes Can Make a Difference
A good pair of shoes can serve a purpose long after its first owner no longer needs it. Through its programs, Soles4Souls puts donated footwear to use in several ways:
- Providing footwear to people in need. Donated shoes can help individuals and families access footwear they might otherwise have difficulty affording.
- Supporting communities after hardship. Shoe and clothing donations can be part of relief efforts for people affected by challenging circumstances.
- Creating economic opportunities. Through its micro-enterprise programs, Soles4Souls helps people use footwear as a resource for generating income and supporting their families.
Donating shoes is about more than clearing out closet space. It's a way to give wearable footwear another purpose while supporting an organization working with people in need.
How Dallas Families Can Participate
Donations are being accepted now through December 10, so there's still time to set aside new or gently used footwear for the cause.
You can drop off donations at either of our locations:
- Advance ER | Park Cities - 5201 W Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX 75209 - Advance ER | Preston Hollow/Galleria - 12338 Inwood Rd
Dallas, TX 75244
We welcome men's, women's, and children's footwear, including sneakers, sandals, boots, and dress shoes. If you have shoes in good condition that you no longer need, consider setting them aside for the drive.
Whether you bring one pair or several, your donation can help support Soles4Souls' work. We appreciate everyone who takes the time to participate, and we're glad to make our locations available as collection points for this community effort.
Here for Dallas, Around the Clock
Advance ER operates freestanding emergency rooms with onsite diagnostic services that include laboratory testing, CT scans, X-rays, and ultrasound. Both locations are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you or a family member needs emergency medical attention, call (214) 494-8222 or walk into either of our locations at any time.