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Lufkin Texas (September 8, 2021) – Woodland Heights Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award for our commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the U.S. On average, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and nearly 795,000 peopl... ... Read More

Lufkin Texas — Several Woodland Heights employees recently donated their wedding dresses to the Angel Gown Program, which provides gowns free of charge to any hospital or family requesting a bereavement gown for their babies. NICU Helping Hands’ Angel Gown Program began in 2013, as they recognized there was a need for better support for families who had lost a baby. The program provides comfort for bereaved families through the gift of a custom made gown for final photos and for burial services. The pro... ... Read More

Lufkin Texas (August 4, 2021) – Woodland Heights Medical Center recently announced it has been designated a Level II (Specialty Care) Maternal Facility. This designation certifies that Woodland Heights meets the standards of care relating to the treatment of pregnant and postpartum patients in Texas, actively advocates for maternal system development and works to improve the availability and quality of maternal care as an active member of Deep East Texas Regional Advisory Council and Perinatal Care Regi... ... Read More

Lufkin Texas – Woodland Heights is now offering patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) an upgraded version of the implant the facility has been inserting in patients since April 2018. The device is an alternative to long-term warfarin medication. “We are excited to have this new generation left atrial appendage closure device,” states Dr. Subramanya Venkata, electrophysiologist/cardiologist, and one of the first to implant the new device locally. “This is something that will help patients w... ... Read More

Hospital welcomed a thousand newborns in 2020 and is prepared to deliver more this year Lufkin Texas – The delivery of babies has been a happy event for the labor and delivery team at Woodland Heights over the past year. Hundreds of infants have taken their first breath at the hospital and been a welcome sight in the midst of the global pandemic. While the virus has changed many things in the world – the hospital’s childbirth center and nursery are a pleasant constant, located in a separate, enclosed ar... ... Read More

Lufkin Texas (August 12, 2020) – Woodland Heights Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. Woodland Heights earned the award by meeting specific quality achievement measure... ... Read More

Lufkin Texas (July, 2020) – Woodland Heights Medical Center announced today that they are on the leading edge of breast care by now offering the automated breast ultrasound system, approved by the FDA for breast cancer screening as an adjunct to mammography for asymptomatic women with dense breast tissue and no prior interventions. “We are excited to add the automated breast ultrasound system to our breast cancer screening program. By offering ABUS in addition to mammography for our patients with dense ... ... Read More

Lufkin, Texas – Woodland Heights Medical Center has appointed Drew Emery as Chief Executive Officer effective July 15. Emery brings 13 years of hospital management experience to Lufkin, having held administrative roles at several Florida facilities: as Chief Operating Officer at Bayfront Health-Port Charlotte and Charlotte Regional Medical Center and also Chief Executive Officer at Shands Starke Regional Medical Center. Since 2016, Emery has served as CEO of Bayfront Health Punta Gorda in Punta Gorda, F... ... Read More

Lufkin, TX – Woodland Heights Medical Center is happy to welcome Brian Drake, M.D. to Lufkin. Dr. Drake is a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist. “My wife and I are excited to make Lufkin our home,” said Dr. Drake. “I take pride in caring for families enjoy building relationships with those couples and families. I look forward to serving the people of deep East Texas with compassionate care.” Dr. Drake attended Texas A&M University and earned his Medical Degree from Texas Tech University Healt... ... Read More

Lufkin, TX – Woodland Heights Medical Center is happy to welcome Jacob Brown, M.D. to Lufkin as the new Emergency Medical Director. “I am so happy to be a part of the Woodland Heights team,” said Dr. Brown. “I take pride in offering the best care to my patients by really listening to their needs and I look forward to building those relationships with the patients that visit the ER at Woodland Heights.” Dr. Brown earned his Medical Degree from Louisiana State University and completed his Emergency Medici... ... Read More