Power of the Purse 2020
***NOTICE*** Power of the Purse has been POSTPONED until further notice. ******* The Power of the Purse is an annual luncheon that will benefit the Technology Fund at OakBend Medical Center. The event will take place on Thursday, April 30, 2020 from 11:00am-1:00pm at Safari Texas Ranch. High-end purses that have been donated for the...
What to Know about Kidney Stones
Ouch! You have pain when going to the bathroom, especially urinating. What could it be? A number of health issues can cause pain when urinating, especially infections of the urinary tract. But it may be something more serious. It may be kidney stones. What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are hard pieces of material that…
Get Screened: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of annual mammography screenings and daily self breast exams to detect early signs of cancer. For every 1,000 women who have a screening mammogram: • 100 are recalled to get more mammography or ultrasound images • 20 are recommended for a needle…
OakBend Medical Center's Restaurant Week Raises over $5,000 for Hospital's Vision 2020
Memorial Day marked the final day of OakBend Medical Center’s first Restaurant Week. The event took place from May 19-May 29 and included 14 restaurants in Fort Bend County. The fundraising idea was the brainchild of Jimmy Cantu of Pier 36, Andres Novoa of La Cocina and Daniel Ornelas of Ol’ Railroad Café. For the…
