Did you know that OakBend Medical Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and the last remaining independent nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston Area? We use generous contributions to complete projects like our current one–upgrading our ICU! Check out this SNEAK PEEK of the ongoing renovations. Thank you to everyone who makes moments like these…

Do you know where to go when you have an injury? Dr. Schmidt, Emergency Physician with OakBend Medical Center, explains which injuries warrant an ER trip and which can be handled through urgent care treatment. #NoWaitER

What is rooming in, and how does it help moms and babies bond? Payal from our Williams Way Labor & Delivery department explains in this episode of #AskOakBend.

Sudden cardiac death in teens and young adults seems to be happening more and more. Why is it happening, and what can be done to prevent it from happening to your child?

CNAs, or Certified Nursing Assistants, serve as liasons between patients and their nurses and doctors–taking care of their needs, providing meals or simply spending quality time with patients. Angie and Bernice from our ACE Unit tell us a little bit about what it takes to be a CNA. #CNAWeek

Highlights from our annual employee appreciation crawfish boil, held in May of each year!

When you get blood taken, where does it go? Jayne from our Williams Way lab walks us through the process from sample to results. #LabWeek

Do you have a cramping in your thumb or forefinger when you grab things? You may have trigger finger! What is trigger finger, exactly? OakBend Occupational Therapist Kristi Chapman explains in this edition of #AskOakBend. Listen in! #OTMonth

Kathy was a smoker for over 40 years. Until last Christmas, when a special nurse at OakBend helped her see a real reason to quit smoking–and get her future back.

Curious to know more about our Stroke Walk? Listen to this edition of Ask OakBend!