OakBend Medical Center Receives Re-Designation as a Texas Ten Step Facility
OakBend Medical Center’s Williams Way Labor and Delivery Department has received re-designation as a Texas Ten Step Facility. The Department of State Health Services developed this program as a method to improve maternity care practices in birthing facilities. Endorsed by the Texas Medical Association, the program is based on the World Health Organization/United Nation Children’s…
OakBend Medical Group Welcomes Newest Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Enrique García has joined OakBend Medical Group as an orthopedic surgeon and sports doctor. García was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Chicago and a master’s degree in Medical Sciences and Research from Boston University after which he returned to Puerto…
Patient Celebrates 102nd Birthday
Myrtis B. “Tiny” Gates celebrated her 102nd birthday on January 8 while recovering in OakBend Medical Center’s newly renovated fifth floor. Originally from Monroe, Louisiana, Tiny now lives in Pecan Grove. All smiles, Tiny was surrounded by family, friends and OakBend staff while she enjoyed her favorite vanilla cake decorated with pink, her favorite color….
OakBend Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2019
OakBend Medical Center welcomed its first baby of 2019 at 7:46 AM on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Born to Taofikat Olaoluwakitan Bello and husband Taoheed Olaide Mudasiru, baby boy Talib Olaoluwakitan Mudasiru weighed in at 7 lbs. 3 oz and is 20-1/2 inches long. Mother, dad and baby are all doing well and looking forward to…
OakBend Medical Center Announces 2018 Physician of the Year
Dr. C. Funsho Fagbohun, MD, PHD, FACOG, FACS has been named OakBend Medical Center’s 2018 Physician of the Year. The award was given at the employee holiday party held on December 15th at Safari Texas. The Physician of the Year award, OakBend’s highest recognition, is presented annually to one outstanding physician who possesses significant practice…
Outpatient Lab Services Now Available at OakBend Medical Center – Wharton Campus
OakBend Medical Center is pleased to announce that the public now has access to an outpatient lab located on the first floor of the OakBend Medical Center – Wharton Hospital Campus. The Clinical Pathology Laboratories (CPL) will be open Monday – Friday from 7:00am – 4:00 pm and is closed for lunch from 1:00pm –…
Santa Visits OakBend
Santa took time out of his busy schedule to visit OakBend Medical Center on Thursday night to see who has been naughty or nice. For the past three years, OakBend employees and their families have been treated to cookies and punch and a chance to tell Santa exactly what they want for Christmas. After a…
OakBend Medical Center Receives an "A" for Hospital Safety
OakBend Medical Center has received an “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group for its hospital safety. The Mission of The Leapfrog Group is to trigger giant leaps forward in the safety, quality and affordability of U.S. health care by using transparency to support informed health care decisions and promote high-value care. “OakBend Medical Center is…
#GivingTuesday at OakBend Medical Center
This #GivingTuesday OakBend Medical Center will celebrate giving by donating all funds donated to the hospital’s Vision 2020 campaign. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday…
OakBend Medical Center's Patchwork of Life Event Has Record-Breaking Year
OakBend Medical Center’s sixth annual Patchwork of Life event was the hospital’s largest fundraiser to date. The event raised almost $390,000 and those funds will benefit the intensive care unit at OakBend’s Jackson Street Campus. The money raised will be used for renovations that will help create a warm environment that inspires healing and helps…
