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4 Simple Tips for Blending a Better-For-You Smoothie

There’s no better time than a new year to embrace healthy habits. And it’s easier to embrace a “new me”…

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Know Your Risk for Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of death in American women, according to the American Cancer Society, and accounts…

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Embarrassment Delays Pain-Relieving Hernia Surgery for Those Suffering in Silence

Newswise — Most people refrain from calling attention to the unusual bulge in their lower abdomen. But it could be…

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Alzheimer’s One Day May Be Predicted During Eye Exam

  It may be possible in the future to screen patients for Alzheimer’s disease using an eye exam. Using technology…

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Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Woodland Heights

  Lufkin Texas  – Nurses at Woodland Heights Medical Center are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses…

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Woodland Heights Adopts Improved Communication Process

  Lufkin Texas  – Woodland Heights has recently adopted a communication platform that connects clinicians across healthcare entities in real-time.…

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Woodland Heights Recognizes National CPR and AED Awareness Week

Lufkin Texas (June 1-7, 2018) – In 2007, the American Heart Association along with the American Red Cross and the…

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Woodland Heights Offers World’s Smallest Pacemaker

Lufkin Texas (April 12, 2018) – The world’s smallest pacemaker (for patients with bradycardia) was implanted today at Woodland Heights…

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Woodland Heights Offering Alternative Option for Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Lufkin Texas (April 16, 2018) – Woodland Heights is now offering patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) an alternative to…

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When Morning Sickness Becomes All Day and All Night Sickness

“Have you tried ginger?” “My friend’s sister’s college roommate was really sick during her first pregnancy, and she swore by…