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Healthcare Briefs: Parkland Health Earns Certification From Association for Clinical Oncology

D Magazine

Darcy Bass

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Overview

Parkland Health’s recent certification from the Association for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) underscores a broader trend toward elevating patient-centered, evidence-based care across complex health systems. Alongside this advancement, new BrainHealth research highlights how accessible, daily cognitive strategies can measurably improve mental health and reinforce the importance of approaches that foster integrated, whole-person care. Center for BrainHealth's research shows significant impact from participants ages 18 to 87 engaging in just five minutes of daily SMART training, short for Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Tactics. Outcomes show training program can reduce psychological stress and enhance cognitive clarity across a diverse population . The six-month study of 370 participants shows improvements across participants who engaged in the training, including individuals with prior mental health challenges, with outcomes measured using the BrainHealth Index to capture holistic shifts in well-being.

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“Every brain is unique, and this research shows that proactive brain training can work for everyone. ... This work opens the door for public health systems to consider microburst digital cognitive training to lift community mental health collectively. It establishes a sustainable, real-world solution capable of fortifying minds on a global scale, meeting people exactly where they are." Lori Cook, PhD, CCC-SLP Director of Clinical Research, Center for BrainHealth
Together, the advancements in oncology care certification and cognitive health innovation point to a future where healthcare systems prioritize both clinical excellence and preventive brain health strategies. Expanding partnerships between institutions like Parkland Health and research leaders such as Center for BrainHealth could accelerate the adoption of scalable, evidence-based interventions, ultimately improving outcomes and resilience across diverse populations.Read the full article at D Magazine

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Lori Cook in a blue blouse with blue lights, portrait. Director of Clinical Research, BrainHealth Research; Head of Research, The BrainHealth Project; Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences

Lori Cook, PhD, CCC-SLP

Director of Clinical Research Head of Research, The BrainHealth Project Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences

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