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Get Involved With Power of Pink!  Angela Marcotte modeling the 1st Place Art Bra at the 2009 Power of Pink!
By: Yana Ogletree
Memorial Health System of East Texas invites the community to get involved with one of the largest public events for breast cancer awareness in East Texas, the Power of Pink! Community members can participate before the luncheon, scheduled for October 21, by donating baubles for a custom piece of art work or by participating in the 2nd Annual Art Bra Contest.
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Sexual Assault Avoiding Sexual Assault Crimes, Treating Sexual Assault Victims
By: Yana Ogletree
As more sexual assault convictions occur, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) at Memorial Health System of East Texas are providing information to protect community members and prevent these crimes. According to the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Crime Victimization Survey, a person is sexually assaulted every 2 minutes in the United States.
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Laboratory Professionals Recognized at Memorial Health System of East Texas
By: Yana Ogletree
Lufkin, TX - More than 10 billion laboratory tests are performed in the United States each year, according to the American Society for Clinical Pathology. These laboratory tests make up a significant portion of a patient’s medical record and can be a vital part of diagnosing and treating illnesses. Memorial Health System of East Texas is recognizing laboratory professionals on staff during National Laboratory Professionals Week
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Temple Imaging Center Scheduling Mammograms on Saturdays
By: Yana Ogletree
LUFKIN, TEXAS - In an effort to bring disease prevention and screening to more women, Memorial Health System of East Texas is scheduling mammograms on Saturdays during the month of April. The Temple Imaging Center will be offering Saturday breast cancer screenings from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
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About Memorial Health System of East Texas
As the largest health care system in the deep East Texas area, Memorial Health System of East Texas is a private, not-for-profit hospital that provides care to almost a quarter of a million patients each year. Since its inception in 1949, Memorial Health System has paved the way for quality, innovative health care in East Texas. In fact, Memorial consistently ranks among the nation's best for exceptional health care and patient satisfaction.
Memorial Health System of East Texas is comprised of four hospitals-Memorial Medical Center-Lufkin, Memorial Medical Center-Livingston, Memorial Medical Center-San Augustine, and Memorial Specialty Hospital, the only rural long-term acute care facility within the area. Memorial offers a wide array of services, including the newly renovated Arthur Temple Sr. Regional Cancer Center, which consistently earns a three-year accreditation with commendation from the Commission on Cancer. In 2009 the System opened the doors to the area's first dedicated heart and stroke care center-the Cardiovascular & Stroke Center of East Texas. With a partnership with The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Memorial provides an advance level of stroke care, while offering the latest in heart care from a highly trained team of heart surgeons and cardiologists. Memorial was the first health care facility in Texas to acquire the DaVinci High Definition Robot for robotic assisted procedures in heart, lungs, kidneys and gynecology. The hospital also is known for providing the area's only comprehensive diabetes center-The Horace C. Polk Regional Diabetes Center. Other centers of excellence include the Temple Imaging Center that offers some of the most advanced procedures in the area, including PET/CT scanning for cancer and Alzheimer's, 64 Slice CT scanning, Open Bore MRI, 4D Ultrasound, and digital mammography. Other specialty areas include Orthopedic care, Women's Services, Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation, Homecare, Wound and Hyperbaric Therapy, Kidney & Diabetes Treatment, Sleep Disorders Treatment, Occupational Health and Express Lab. Memorial Health System of East Texas-founded and funded by the people it serves. | Featured Sponsor of LufkinConnects.com
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Life Saving Donation Made to Lufkin EMS & community By Woodland Heights Medical Center
By: Dan Jacobs
On Thursday, May 20, 2010, Woodland Heights Medical Center presented Lufkin EMS with a donation of four 12-Lead EKG machines. This donation will enable Lufkin EMS to implement a pre-hospital EKG program, which will allow for the diagnosis and more timely treatment of severe cardiac issues in the field as well as facilitate faster treatment once the patient arrives at the hospital emergency room.
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Casey Robertson Promoted to CEO Announced by Woodland Heights Medical Center
By: Dan Jacobs
Lufkin, TX - Woodland Heights Medical Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Casey Robertson to CEO. Robertson joined Woodland Heights as the Assistant CEO last March and has served very effectively as the interim CEO for the past four months.
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Celebrates its Volunteers
By: Dan Jacobs
Lufkin , TX - Volunteers play a critical role in hospitals across the country, compassionately supplementing the services that staff provides to patients, their families and guests. At Woodland Heights Medical Center , volunteers donate their time in various departments and perform a variety of jobs and services. Last week, Woodland Heights recognized these dedicated men and women by hosting a Volunteer Appreciation & Awards Luncheon, during which volunteers were celebrated for their time, service and dedication.
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Get Rid Patients of Varicose Veins Advance Procedure Now offered
By: Dan Jacobs
Lufkin , TX, March 18, 2010 - There’s renewed hope for those suffering painful, unsightly varicose veins. The Woodland Heights Vein Care Center and Julio Williams, MD., Cardiovascular Surgeon, have teamed up to offer patients a state-of-the-art procedure called Vein Ablation for treating varicose veins without the need for a hospital stay, general anesthesia, or even stitches.
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About Woodland Heights Medical CenterEstablished in 1918, Woodland Heights Medical Center was Lufkin's first hospital. Now, nine decades later, Woodland Heights is recognized throughout Deep East Texas as the leading provider of high quality, innovative health care services. Accommodating a wide range of clinical specialties, Woodland Heights has achieved excellence in key medical and surgical areas including cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, orthopedic surgery, physical medicine/rehabilitation, vascular surgery and obstetrics and gynecology. Woodland Heights also offers a full range of outpatient diagnostic services including advanced imaging, laboratory, outpatient surgery and emergency services. Through its Rehabilitation Center, Woodland Heights offers cardiac rehabilitation, stroke recovery and physical and occupational rehabilitation. Combining modern facilities, leading technology, an exceptional staff and a commitment to the communities it serves, Woodland Heights Medical Center remains at the forefront of quality health care in Deep East Texas  |
