Woodland Heights in Lufkin Welcomes New Chief Nursing Officer

Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin recently announced that Allison Cain has been named as the new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for the medical facility.

Previously, Cain served as the Chief Nursing Officer at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, Missouri. Belton is a suburb of Kansas City with a population of around 25,000.

“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 than 23 years of healthcare experience. Originally from Louisiana, Cain earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing Executive Practice and Healthcare Leadership from Research College in Missouri and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Chamberlain University in Illinois.

Cain is also a member of the American Organization of Nurse Executives. In her new position, Cain will be responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and administering all nursing management for the 400-plus nursing staff at Woodland Heights.

“We are happy to have Allison join the Woodland Heights team,” states Jose Echavarria, CEO of Woodland Heights Medical Center. “With her proven leadership, she will be a welcome addition.”

Prior to leading the team as Chief Nursing Officer in Belton, Cain served as the Associate Chief Nursing Officer in Alexandria, Louisiana at the Rapides Regional Medical Center.

Congratulations to Allison Cain, and welcome to East Texas!