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Lufkin, TX – Woodland Heights Medical Center will host its Super Safety Saturday (a FREE safety fair event) on Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Woodland Heights parking lot (loop side of the hospital). “Spring and summer are on the way, and promoting injury prevention while providing safety education for our community is important,” said Stephen Bennett, Emergency Services Director at Woodland Heights Medical Center. “We wanted to create an opportunity to reach kids and families through han... ... Read More

Fourth Annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive Will Support East Texas Food Bank Lufkin Texas –Woodland Heights Medical Center is working to fight hunger in the community by collecting peanut butter to donate to East Texas Food Bank and is inviting community members to participate. The fourth annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive starts on March 2 and will continue through March 30. Woodland Heights collects peanut butter because it is one of the least donated items even though it is high in nutrition... ... Read More

Fourth Annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive Will Support East Texas Food Bank Lufkin Texas – Woodland Heights Medical Center is working to fight hunger in the community by collecting peanut butter to donate to East Texas Food Bank and is inviting community members to participate. The fourth annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive starts on March 2 and will continue through March 30. Woodland Heights collects peanut butter because it is one of the least donated items even though it is high in nutritio... ... Read More

Lufkin Texas (December 30, 2025) – The American College of Cardiology has recognized Woodland Heights Medical Center for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Woodland Heights was once again awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in December based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting. Hospitals and health systems that have earned an ACC HeartCARE Center designation have m... ... Read More

Lufkin, Texas (November 14, 2025) – Woodland Heights Medical Center has completed a $3.7 million project to renovate one of its two cardiac catheterization laboratories with new equipment, updated technology and improved design and interface. This investment continues the hospital’s commitment to expanding access to quality cardiovascular care in East Texas, building on last year’s addition of new technology for left atrial appendage closure and pacemaker procedures as well as the Emergency Department e... ... Read More

Lufkin, TX (October 3, 2025) – Woodland Heights Medical Center is pleased to welcome Obstetrician/Gynecologist Dr. Rick Evans to Lufkin. “I am honored to be here in Lufkin and at Woodland Heights,” said Dr. Evans. “My wife and I already love this community and look forward to building lasting relationships both inside and outside the hospital.” Dr. Evans brings more than 25 years of experience in women’s health. For the past ten years, he has practiced in Beaumont, and prior to that in North Carolina. H... ... Read More

Lufkin, Texas – (August 22, 2025) – Woodland Heights Medical Center has developed an exciting new initiative designed to empower our community to live longer, healthier lives. Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life is a FREE 12-day, longevity-focused email series launching on Sept. 15. According to the CDC, Americans’ average lifespan is longer than ever – 74.8 years for men and 80 for women. But Americans’ healthspan – how long a person is healthy and free of disease – is decreasing. Baby ... ... Read More

Lufkin, TX – Woodland Heights Medical Center continues to expand its robotic surgery capabilities with a minimally invasive therapy for men suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate. Urologic surgeons use this FDA-cleared therapy with real-time imaging, robotic automation, and a heat-free waterjet to precisely remove excel prostate tissue. The procedure allows for a tailored treatment plan based on each patient’s unique anatomy ... ... Read More

Woodland Heights Offers Innovative Sleep Apnea Solution in Lufkin/Nacogdoches Lufkin, Texas (June 23, 2025) – Woodland Heights Medical Center is committed to helping patients get a better night's sleep, offering a surgical treatment for those who suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Patricia Cox is one of an estimated 30 million American adults who suffer from OSA. After years of struggling with sleep apnea and unsuccessful attempts to use multiple CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machin... ... Read More

Lufkin, Texas – Orthopedic surgeons at Woodland Heights Medical Center are now offering patients a smart knee implant for total knee replacement surgery. The new technology combines the knee implant with sensor technology that measures range of motion, step count, walking speed and other gait metrics. Once surgery is complete, the knee implant wirelessly transmits a wide range of gait data to a patient’s personal base station at home. The data is then securely delivered to a HIPAA compliant platform and... ... Read More