Why is Nexen interested in Parkland?
Nexen’s interest sparked after visiting Parkland, first to the Simmons Ambulatory Surgery Center and then to Parkland Memorial Hospital. We were struck by the scope of care at Parkland and the public nature of the hospital. Parkland knows how to treat people. What impact did touring Parkland Memorial Hospital make on Nexen? We saw firsthand the excellence of care in Parkland’s burn and neonatal intensive care units. The scope is probably larger than any hospital I’ve seen in Canada. We were amazed as we considered the importance of Parkland to Dallas and the surrounding community, even in the United States. Why does Nexen Stand for Parkland? We want to be viewed as a strong corporate supporter of a facility that’s vital to Dallas. While our company is a small part of this community, we want to be a part of something that is going to change health care in our city and the country. How did you come to the decision to give to Parkland? When we made the recommendation to give $1.5 million,
