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Lufkin Texas (May 10, 2022) – Woodland Heights Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Woodland Heights’ achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. “Patient safety is our priority at Woodland Heights and this recognition once again acknowledges that commitment,” states Drew Emery, CEO of Woodland Heights. “Our pledge to our patients is that their safety will always come first.” The Leapfrog Group, a... ... Read More

Lufkin Texas - Woodland Heights Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has been designated as a Level 3 Neonatal Facility by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The designation requires 24-hour, in-house coverage specialized personnel, including board-certified neonatologists available at all times. A Level III NICU designation is the second-to-highest level of neonatal care and is a reflection of Woodland Heights’ ability to care for and treat critically ill newborns. “Caring f... ... Read More

Lufkin, Texas – Start the new year right by committing to you in 2022. Simple actions can make a big impact on your health over time. Daisy Thomas, FNP-C, MSN, nurse practitioner with Woodland Heights Adult Medicine, shares a few to consider this year. Connect with others . Spend time with friends, family and those you care about. You’ll benefit your mental well-being and your physical health. Studies show that people who have close friends and family are healthier and live much longer than those who do... ... Read More

Lufkin Texas (January 14, 2022) – Woodland Heights today announced that Al Torres, LVN, has been selected to receive its Nursing Excellence Award. This peer-nominated award, given in recognition of the critical role nurses play in treating our patients, was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence. Al was chosen for his outstanding contributions in the areas of patient care and satisfaction. ... ... Read More

Lufkin Texas (November 10, 2021) – Woodland Heights Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes Woodland Heights’ achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. “This recognition once again acknowledges the commitment to safety by the team at Woodland Heights,” states Drew Emery, CEO of Woodland Heights. “We continue to make that a priority and a pledge to our patients that their safety will always come first... ... Read More

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