DALLAS, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Advance ER, a physician-owned, freestanding emergency room serving the Dallas-Fort Worth community, is celebrating fall with its annual Staff Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Patients, families, and neighbors are invited to stop by and vote for their favorite pumpkin during the contest's public voting period.

On September 16, undecorated pumpkins went on display in the lobbies of Advance ER's Park Cities and Preston Hollow/Galleria locations, kicking off a 14-day period where Advance ER staff transformed them into spooktacular creations ahead of the community voting period.

Vote for Your Favorite: October 5–11

Starting Monday, October 5, community members are invited to visit either lobby to view the decorated pumpkins and fill out a ballot for their favorite. Voting ends on Sunday, October 11. If you're looking for a fun way to kick off the Halloween season with your family, this is it! Kids can enjoy candy and small gifts during voting week, and adults will receive a complimentary first-aid kit for the car (limit one per family).

The first five children at each location who come in to vote will receive a free squishy toy (limit one per family).

Winners will be announced on Advance ER's social media channels on October 15.

Awards include:

• First Place – "The Showstopper"
• Second Place – "The Crowd-Pleaser"
• Third Place – "The Heart-Warmer"
• Team Collaboration Award
• Patient Favorite
• Most Creative Name

After the contest, the decorated pumpkins will be donated to local elementary schools and libraries, spreading a little "pumpkin spice" throughout the community. Advance ER is grateful to its staff for the creativity and spirit they bring to this tradition every year.

"I look forward to the pumpkin decorating contest every year," said Teresa Di Falco, Marketing and Community Development Leader at Advance ER. "Getting to connect with local families and neighbors is truly special, and it's a great way to usher in the holiday season."

Advance ER Supports Community Partners of Dallas

In addition to the pumpkin decorating contest, the team at Advance ER is once again partnering with Community Partners of Dallas (CPD) for the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch and Change is Good initiative, running October 1 through November 1 at NorthPark Center. Make sure not to miss the carnival on October 4th; admission is free to the public, with lots of rides and family fun (tickets available now).

This event is just one part of Advance ER's year-round commitment to supporting CPD: each month, Advance ER donates comfort items, including backpacks filled with glow-in-the-dark blankets and pillows to bring warmth, security, and comfort to children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma.

About Advance ER

Advance ER is a physician-owned, freestanding emergency room serving the Dallas-Fort Worth community with locations in Park Cities and Preston Hollow/Galleria. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Advance ER provides comprehensive emergency care for adults and children, including on-site laboratory testing, advanced imaging, and rapid diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical emergencies.

Advance ER is committed to giving back to the communities it serves through health education initiatives, volunteerism, and local partnerships. Community members who would like to join Advance ER in making a difference can follow the organization's Community Involvement page.

Also, don't miss Advance ER's Dr. Michael Chiang and Teresa DiFalco, Marketing & Community Involvement Leader on the latest episode of the Rockstar Launcher Podcast!

To learn more about Advance ER, visit https://www.advanceer.com/. Follow Advance ER on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with physician and staff community and volunteer initiatives.

MEDIA CONTACT
Teresa DiFalco
Marking & Community Engagement Leader
Phone: 972-DOCTORS
Email: tdifalco@advanceer.com
www.advanceer.com 

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