Category: Local

  • Woodland Heights Offers World’s Smallest Pacemaker

    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 Medical Center. Dr. Vivek Mangla and Dr. Subramanya Venkata recently inserted the new type of heart device that provides patients with the most advanced pacing technology at one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker. Bradycardia…

  • Woodland Heights Offering Alternative Option for Atrial Fibrillation Patients

    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 long-term warfarin medication with a newly approved implant. For patients with AF who are considered suitable for warfarin by their physicians but who have reason to seek a non-drug alternative, the new device is an…

  • Nursing Unit Receives Vital Sign Monitors from Volunteer Auxiliary

    Nursing Unit Receives Vital Sign Monitors from Volunteer Auxiliary

    LUFKIN, TEXAS (December 8, 2016)… The Volunteer Auxiliary at CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial recently donated 2 Vital Sign Monitors, each worth more than $2,900, to the K4 Nursing Floor. Volunteer Auxiliary President, Don Newland, along with Volunteer Doris Harkness presented the monitors to members of the K4 nursing team including Deidra Taylor, Jill Loftice, Arceli…

  • Multiple Donations Made by CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Volunteer Auxiliary

    Multiple Donations Made by  CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Volunteer Auxiliary

    LUFKIN, TEXAS (November 15, 2016)… The patients at CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Lufkin are benefiting from the fundraising efforts of the Memorial Volunteer Auxiliary. Money raised throughout the year in the Memorial Gift Shop and various fundraisers make it possible for the Volunteer Auxiliary to donate equipment to the hospital. L&D Vital Signs Monitor: The…

  • Breast Cancer is for the Birds

    Breast Cancer is for the Birds

    During October, CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Lufkin and the Volunteer Auxiliary are spreading the word about early detection and the importance of regular mammograms with some unlikely accomplices…pink flamingos! On Monday morning, these pink birds flocked together in front of the Lufkin hospital, and they are waiting for a new home. Anyone can help show…

  • CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Welcomes New Market CEO

    CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Welcomes New Market CEO

    Following an extensive nationwide search, CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial is pleased to welcome its new Market Chief Executive Officer, Monte Bostwick, following the upcoming retirement of current Market CEO Gary Looper. With more than 15 years of health care management experience, Mr. Bostwick will work closely with the CHI Texas Division and Memorial leaders, staff,…

  • Altus ER Opens in Lufkin

    Altus ER Opens in Lufkin

    The fourth Texas-based Altus Emergency Center officially opens its doors today, July 1. The new Lufkin emergency center is located off Highway 59 at 501 N. Brentwood Drive in front of Sam’s Club.  The new state-of-the-art facility follows successful Altus Emergency Centers in Baytown, Lake Jackson and Lumberton. A fifth location in Waxahachie was announced…

  • Pineywoods Pediatrics Welcomes Barnette

    Pineywoods Pediatrics Welcomes Barnette

    Dr. Mary Barnette, a pediatrician who has been in private practice in Nacogdoches since 2002, is expanding her services by joining Dr. Amy Huggins at PineyWoods Pediatrics. “I’m excited to join my friend of 10 years to continue to provide the best quality of care for our patients,” Dr. Barnette said. Dr. Barnette is Board…

  • Longtime CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Chaplain Dies at 92

    Longtime CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Chaplain Dies at 92

    Longtime chaplain and spiritual counselor at CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial died at the age of 92. Serving as a member of the hospital’s Board of Directors and Board of Trustees, Brother Billy Jackson became part of the Memorial family while he was the Chairman and CEO of Perry Brothers, a national retailer headquartered in…

  • Health Kits Donated to CISC by CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial

    Health Kits Donated to CISC by CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial

    LUFKIN, TEXAS – For its 2015 Leadership Christmas Project, CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Lufkin donated more than 100 health kits to Christian Information & Services Center (CISC) to promote healthier communities and support those in need during the holiday season. Each department in the hospital was assigned to bring items needed for the kits.…