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Lufkin, TX – Woodland Heights Medical Center announced they are the first facility to use a new management system to combat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The procedure offers relief from acid reflux without the need for daily medication. According to the National Institute of Health, approximately 20% of Americans suffer from GERD, a long-lasting condition in which gastroesophageal reflux causes repeated symptoms that are bothersome or can lead to complications. Without treatment, GERD can som... ... Read More

Lufkin Texas (November 15, 2023) – Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right now may be the best time to address any outstanding medical needs, by taking advantage of pai... ... Read More

Lufkin, TX – Woodland Heights Medical Center announced the addition of new technology to utilize a new laser system to treat complex coronary and peripheral vascular disease in patients. Dr. Vivek Mangla, Interventional Cardiologist and Medical Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab at Woodland Heights along with Dr. Inder Singh, Interventional Cardiologist, were the first at Woodland Heights to utilize the technology. The treatment strategy utilizes interventional technology to open arteries blocked by plaqu... ... Read More

Lufkin, TX – Woodland Heights Medical Center announced it is the first facility in Lufkin to utilize a new electrophysiology catheter for cardiac ablation. Cardiac ablation is a procedure that scars tissue in your heart to block electrical signals. It is utilized in treating cardiac arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. The new catheter offers cardiologists the ability to ablate efficiently with predictability and confidence. It is the first and only contact force catheter with a ... ... Read More

Lufkin, TX – Woodland Heights Medical Center is the first in the Lufkin/Nacogdoches area to utilize a new treatment for pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. It is the first mechanical thrombectomy device FDA indicated and purpose built for this treatment. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) typically occurs when a blood clot forms in the legs and pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a part of the clot breaks off, travels through the bloodstream and causes a blockage of blood flow to the lungs 1 . The bloc... ... Read More

Lufkin, TX – Woodland Heights Medical Center announced it now offers the next generation in leadless pacemakers to patients in deep East Texas. It is the first facility in Lufkin to offer the new devices. Comparable in size to a large vitamin, the new pacemakers are less than one-tenth the size of traditional pacemakers. With approximately 40% more battery life compared to previous generations, the new pacemakers are projected to last nearly 16 and 17 years, respectively. Pacemakers are the most common ... ... Read More

Lufkin, TX (July 17, 2023) – Woodland Heights Medical Center is thrilled to welcome Erica Fidone, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, and Justin Price, M.D., FACC, RPVI, to Lufkin. Dr. Fidone, a native to Lufkin, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist and Dr. Price is a board-certified cardiologist. “I am so honored to be back home in Lufkin,” states Dr. Fidone. “This community helped shape me into the person I am, and I look forward to putting my heart and soul into treating the people of this community with ... ... Read More

Lufkin Texas – Woodland Heights Medical Center is happy to announce that Allison Cain has been named as the new chief nursing officer (CNO). Previously, Cain served as the chief nursing officer at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. “I am so excited about the opportunity to join the team at Woodland Heights,” states Cain. “Woodland Heights is an impressive facility with a great reputation and history and I look forward to working with the team.” Cain is a high-performing executive with more th... ... Read More

Lufkin Texas (May 23, 2023) — Special honors were recently awarded to Woodland Heights Medical Center employees. Kevin Haffert, physical therapy assistant, was named the 2023 Employee of the Year. Randall Armengol, plant operations director, was named Non-Clinical Director of the Year and Charity Fennell, cardiac cath lab & cardiac rehab director, was named Clinical Director of the Year. “Woodland Heights has so many worthy and outstanding employees and directors,” states Jose Echavarria, Woodland H... ... Read More

Lufkin, Texas – On average, adults in the United States sit for more than 12 hours a day. This sedentary lifestyle is becoming increasingly more common largely due to jobs that require sitting for prolonged periods, long commutes, TV binge watching and increased cell phone usage. But this lifestyle can cause real harm to overall health. Sitting down for extended stretches increases the risk of developing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer and obesity, even in those who exercise regu... ... Read More