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Lufkin Texas (July 10, 2024) – Woodland Heights Medical Center continues to make progress on the emergency department construction project.. Beginning Wednesday, July 10, several of the newly constructed exam rooms as well as a new nurses’ station will be utilized as construction begins to move even more into the current emergency department. “Patients needing emergency care will continue to use the temporary ER entrance (across from the Medical Office Building),”states Woodland Heights Medical Center E... ... Read More
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Lufkin, Texas – As Independence Day approaches, Woodland Heights Medical Center emphasizes the importance of fireworks safety to prevent injuries and avoid a trip to the emergency department. While fireworks have been an integral part of Fourth of July festivities since 1777, it has not been without risk and should be handled only by experienced pyrotechnicians. “Leave the fireworks to the professionals,” said Philip Ralidis, D.O., emergency medicine physician director at Woodland Heights. “By attending... ... Read More
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Lufkin, Texas (June 20, 2024) – Woodland Heights Medical Center announced recently that it has earned a Level 3 (bronze) accreditation as a Geriatric Emergency Department by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Working with other departments like pharmacy and food and nutrition services, Woodland Heights emergency nurses Madeline Carswell and Nora Phillips spearheaded this effort for the hospital. “Madeline and I have worked together in achieving this certification, knowing that followin... ... Read More
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Lufkin, Texas – Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving care at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality in the deep east Texas area. Woodland Heights Medical Center announced today that its bariatric weight loss surgery center has been accredited as a Low Acuity Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint Q... ... Read More
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Lufkin, Texas – Summer 2024 is predicted to bring on the heat which can put extra stress on your heart. For every degree body temperature rises, the heart beats approximately 10 beats per minute faster, according to the National Institute of Health. That’s why in hot temperatures it becomes harder for the body to cool off, especially for those with chronic health conditions like heart disease, high cholesterol or atrial fibrillation (AFib). “Our bodies get rid of excess heat through sweat. Hot, humid we... ... Read More
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Lufkin, Texas – Itchy eyes. Nasal congestion. Sneezing. If these symptoms pop up for you during spring, summer and fall, you’re among the estimated one in four Americans who experience seasonal allergies. Many people believe their allergies are getting worse every year, with more irritation over a longer period of time, and it’s not their imagination. Scientists are seeing higher pollen concentrations and lengthier pollen seasons due to shifts in weather and temperature patterns. With the earlier start ... ... Read More
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Lufkin, Texas – (April 24, 2024) – In May, Woodland Heights Medical Center wants to help women be the picture of health through Keep Your Selfie Healthy: A Women’s Health Week Challenge email series. Starting May 13, Woodland Heights Medical Center will provide seven daily emails about women’s health issues, including menopause, heart disease and the prevalence of autoimmune, pelvic floor, and sleep disorders. The series is intended to help women focus on “their selfies.” To sign up, visit woodlandheigh... ... Read More
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Ceremonial Groundbreaking Celebrated the Kick-off Lufkin, Texas (April 19, 2024) – Woodland Heights Medical Center has launched construction of an emergency room expansion to more than double the capacity, support increased efficiency and enhance patient care. The project is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter this year. To symbolize the start of construction, hospital leaders, physicians and community members broke ground on the project today. Participants included Mayor Mark Hicks, Board of... ... Read More
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Lufkin, TX, (April 8, 2024, 2024) – Jaselyn Snelson, a registered nurse at Woodland Heights Medical Center for four years, has received a national 2023 Nursing Excellence Award. Snelson is one of ten national winners selected across all hospitals affiliated with Community Health Systems, one of the leading operators of general acute-care hospitals and outpatient care centers in communities across the United States. The organization’s affiliates include Woodland Heights Medical Center and 71 other hospit... ... Read More
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Last year, our hospital team played a vital role at more than 114,000 encounters where we helped people get well and live healthier. Around the clock, every day of the year, regardless of weather or other disruptions – we are here for our community. The skills, talents and energy of our employees and physicians are the force powering all that we do and I am grateful for their steady focus on delivering safe, quality care and a compassionate experience for patients. We care deeply about all the patients ... ... Read More
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