Health

St. Luke's Hospitals in East Texas are taking on new names as they become part of the CommonSpirit family. By October 2026, Lufkin, Livingston, and San Augustine will reflect this brand change while honoring local trust.

50 new vocational nurses were pinned at Angelina College's Temple Theater this week, including a sendoff for instructor Patricia Hooks, who spent 43 years in nursing and 14 of them teaching at AC.

Eleven cases in Florida, a hospitalization in Mississippi, and now Louisiana health officials are posting advisories at twelve local beaches. That's a lot of warnings in a short stretch of time.

A Gulf Coast fisherman never even went in the water — and still ended up in the hospital fighting a flesh-eating bacteria infection after a day of fishing off Cat Island.

A routine trip to the pharmacy just took a serious turn. GasX is under recall due to possible contamination — what you need to know.

At Angelina College, the Surgical Technology graduates received their pins in a ceremony filled with inspiration and recognition of their hard work.

The FSIS has issued a public health alert concerning dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart locations nationwide.

Fifteen graduates of Angelina College's Vocational Nursing program received their pins in a touching ceremony, highlighting the pride and dedication that defines the nursing profession in our community.

Check Your Freezers! A public health alert has been issued for ready-to-eat pasta meals shipped nationwide to Walmart locations

A voluntary recall has been issued for several popular hand soaps across the country. The reason for the recall could be life-threatening.

Meet the newest vocational nurses from Angelina College's Class of 2025. This ceremony marks their completion of the rigorous nursing program, ready to enter the workforce.

At Woodland Heights, a surgical breakthrough is changing lives for those battling sleep apnea. Just wait until you hear about Patricia's transformation.