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Colorectal Cancer: Routine Colonoscopies and Early Detection Can Save Your Life

 By Mitchell Rubinoff, M.D., Chair, Gastroenterology, Valley Medical Group Newswise — Having a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer is not…

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Hallucinations, Full Moons and Coffee? Baylor Sleep Expert Debunks Common Sleep Myths that Might Just Help You Catch Some More Zzz’s Tonight

WACO, Texas (March 2, 2018) – On average, you will spend about a third of your life sleeping or attempting…

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Protecting Your Child From Spring Sports Injuries

As families prepare for baseball, softball, tennis and other spring sports activities, it’s important that parents and caregivers are aware…

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Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Woodland Heights

Lufkin Texas (March 7, 2018) – Nurses at Woodland Heights Medical Center are being honored with The DAISY Award for…

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CHI St. Luke’s Health, HIET Offer New Technology for Heart and Leg Blockages

LUFKIN, TX - Lufkin cardiologists are using new technology to help patients with reoccurring blockages in the heart and legs. Implanting…

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Tongue Tied: Signs, Symptoms and Whether to Clip

Author: Newswise Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. This popular pre-school limerick is sure to get you to…

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Osteoporosis – Preventing Bone Loss is Critical to Health and Longevity

Author: Jennifer Stevens Lufkin Texas (May 18, 2017) – If you’re age 50 or better, and your physician has recommended…

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Angelina College Recognizes Nursing Program Graduates

LUFKIN, TEXAS – Angelina College recently held its pinning ceremony for graduates of the more than 70 graduates of the…

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WOODLAND HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER AWARDED PERINATAL CARE CERTIFICATION FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION

By: Jennifer Stevens Lufkin Texas (May 2, 2017) – Woodland Heights Medical Center today announced it has earned Perinatal Care Certification…

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Medical Laboratory Professionals Recognized at CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Lufkin

LUFKIN, TEXAS (May 1, 2017)… They aid in medical diagnoses and treatment decisions by providing timely and accurate test results.…