Category Archives: News

Embarrassment Delays Pain-Relieving Hernia Surgery for Those Suffering...

August 28, 2018

Newswise — Most people refrain from calling attention to the unusual bulge in their lower abdomen. But it could be a potentially dangerous condition that needs to be discussed with your doctor right ...

Alzheimer’s One Day May Be Predicted During Eye Exam

August 28, 2018

  It may be possible in the future to screen patients for Alzheimer’s disease using an eye exam. Using technology similar to what is found in many eye doctors’ offices, researchers at Washington...

Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Woodland Heights

August 8, 2018

  Lufkin Texas  – Nurses at Woodland Heights Medical Center are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recogn...

Woodland Heights Adopts Improved Communication Process

August 8, 2018

  Lufkin Texas  – Woodland Heights has recently adopted a communication platform that connects clinicians across healthcare entities in real-time. Built on mobile technology, the system helps pr...

Woodland Heights Offers World’s Smallest Pacemaker

April 18, 2018

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 rece...

Woodland Heights Offering Alternative Option for Atrial Fibrillation P...

April 16, 2018

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...

Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Woodland Heights

March 8, 2018

Lufkin Texas (March 7, 2018) – Nurses at Woodland Heights Medical Center are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission t...

Osteoporosis – Preventing Bone Loss is Critical to Health and Longevit...

May 18, 2017

Author: Jennifer Stevens Lufkin Texas (May 18, 2017) – If you’re age 50 or better, and your physician has recommended adding a bone density screening to your yearly physical, be sure to follow throug...

Angelina College Recognizes Nursing Program Graduates

May 15, 2017

LUFKIN, TEXAS – Angelina College recently held its pinning ceremony for graduates of the more than 70 graduates of the registered nurse program in Temple Theater on the AC campus. Speakers included S...

WOODLAND HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER AWARDED PERINATAL CARE CERTIFICATION F...

May 11, 2017

By: Jennifer Stevens Lufkin Texas (May 2, 2017) – Woodland Heights Medical Center today announced it has earned Perinatal Care Certification from The Joint Commission. The facility is one of only fou...