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Keep Your Family Healthier this Back-to-School Season
Back-to-school season can be fun and exciting for kids and parents alike. With your kids coming home after being exposed to all the children at school and the added stress that the school year brings, it could mean more days stuck in bed for your whole family. Experts say that rather than being reactive, it’s…
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Medical Director of Women’s Services Reaches Surgical Milestone
A Lufkin obstetrician and gynecologist – and the new Medical Director of Women’s Services at CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Lufkin – reached a major medical milestone demonstrating her commitment to innovative health care. Kaywin Carter, M.D., a pioneer in the robotic surgery field, recently performed her 1,000th gynecological surgery using the da Vinci robotic surgical…
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Certified Nurse Midwife Joins Memorial Clinics
CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Lufkin welcomes Crystal Smith, CNM, MSN, RN, to the medical staff in Angelina County. Ms. Smith is a Certified Nurse Midwife and she joins the Memorial Clinics team. Ms. Smith specializes in prenatal care, family planning and women’s health. She is passionate about helping East Texas women improve their overall well-being,…
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How to Stay Safe During Outdoor Summer Activities
Hitting the road for an outdoor adventure or just headed to a local park or pool? Get prepared. Before summer fun, comes summer safety. These tips can help ensure you have the tools you need to enjoy your summer days safely. Be Prepared Whenever you hit the road for an outdoor adventure in warm temperatures,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Former CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Board of Directors Chairman Retires
President Ronald Reagan once said, “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial has long been served by influential men and women who volunteer their time to serve on the Board of Directors,…
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CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Making Shorter Wait Times Happen for Patients
From the minute a patient steps through the doors of CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial, it’s our job to make sure each and every one has a pleasant experience. The hospital can be a scary place – one full of unknowns and a hurry-up-and-wait mentality that can add to the uncertainty and anxiety felt by…