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…
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Knowledge is power, and by learning the facts about this highly preventable disease, you can prioritize and protect your health. Colorectal (colon) cancer is the 3rd most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S and the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Through regular screenings and…
Since flu season typically peaks in January or February, there is no better time than now to review important prevention measures. Here are seven tips for flu season from OakBend Medical Center’s Infection Control Nurse, Funmilayo Ibironke. 1. Get a flu shot. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the…
“Birth defects affect 1 in every 33 babies born in the United States each year,” as stated by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Birth defects are serious medical conditions that are changes to the structure of one or more parts of the body. OakBend Medical Center is spreading awareness this January because it…
Have you gotten your flu vaccination yet? Don’t worry; it’s not too late to protect you and your family from this contagious respiratory illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends, “A yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older,” as the first and most important step in protecting against…
Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, a disease where a person’s blood glucose levels are above normal. When you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin, or can’t use its own insulin as well as it should. This causes sugar to build up in your blood that…
