Caregivers play an essential role in taking care of elderly patients and parents. Often though, caregivers are not registered nurses or medical professionals, but relatives and loved ones thrust into the role by circumstance. Taking care of the elderly can be a tough task for both the caregiver and the patient, and not much training…
November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in America. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and various health problems if it is not controlled. It is a sweeping epidemic that affects people of all size, shape, age, and ethnicity. Complications of diabetes include nerve…
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. OakBend Medical Center recognizes every woman is at risk for breast cancer and screening for risk factors although…
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and OakBend Medical Center encourages children, young adults and older individuals to get their blood cholesterol checked and take the active steps to lower if found to be high. Personal cholesterol goals can be reached with individualized knowledge of lipid profiles, in addition to food and lifestyle choices. According…
At OakBend Medical Center, we understand that your weekly schedule can fill up quickly. We are proud to offer Imaging Services on Saturdays and Sundays in order to meet your health needs on your timetable. Radiology Manager Mary Chambless, RT(R), shares that these weekend imaging offerings will do away with the inconvenience of taking time…
July is finally here, and with it comes exciting Independence Day celebrations complete with cookouts, family fun, and fireworks. While a brilliant fireworks show is a beloved Fourth of July tradition for many families, it is important to understand the dangers associated with the amateur use of fireworks, firecrackers, sparklers, roman candles, bottle rockets, and…
June is Men’s Health Month, and OakBend Medical Center is encouraging men everywhere to prioritize their health through awareness and healthy habits. So many conditions that affect quality of life are avoidable through early detection and prevention efforts. Men can take charge of their health by taking care of themselves physically and emotionally, but family…
Did you know that June 1st through June 7th is Hand Therapy Awareness Week? This awareness week was launched in 1993 in an effort to increase public awareness of the advanced specialty of hand therapy. This week, we are celebrating our amazing Hand Therapists for their compassion and dedication. What is hand therapy? The American…
Did you know that May is Stroke Awareness Month? OakBend Medical Center has once again received the Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. According to OakBend’s Telemetry Clinical Manager Bhavisha Patel, “The award recognizes our success in implementing a higher standard of care by ensuring that…
April is Occupational Therapy Month, and OakBend Medical Center wants to celebrate our dedicated and highly skilled occupational therapists! What exactly does an Occupational Therapist do? In the words of our Occupational Therapists Chika O’Donnell and Denise Watson, “Occupational therapy focuses on every aspect of daily living. Our work allows patients to regain their independence…
