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…
OakBend Medical Center and OakBend Medical Group to hold Senior Health Fair
OakBend Medical Center and OakBend Medical Group will be holding a health fair designed for adults 62+ on Wednesday, October 17 from 8am – Noon at the hospital’s Jackson Street Campus. The attendees will receive complimentary valet parking courtesy of Classic Chevrolet. The health fair will offer free health screenings such as blood pressure, glucose,…
OakBend Medical Center Hosts Community Blood Drive in October
OakBend Medical Center will host a blood drive on Wednesday, October 3 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 1705 Jackson Street, Richmond, Tx 77469 in the 1st Floor Conference Center. The blood drive is open to the community and you can either register online at www.giveblood.org using sponsor code 0881 or log on at…
OakBend Medical Group Welcomes Podiatrist
OakBend Medical Group is pleased to announce the newest doctor to the group, Dr. Christine Nguyen. Dr. Nguyen is a podiatric medicine and surgeon with extensive training in elective and reconstructive surgeries of the foot. Born and raised in Houston, she feels blessed to have had the opportunity to practice in the roots of her hometown and surrounding…
OakBend Medical Center’s Wharton Hospital Campus Surpasses Original Expectations
When the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton closed its doors in November of 2016, the sign on the front door directed people to a hospital 20 minutes away. That can seem like an eternity if the patient is in pain or in need of urgent medical care. After a long and sometimes bumpy ride,…
OakBend Medical Center’s Patchwork of Life Event Honors Ann and Jeff Council
Ann and Jeff Council have been named as the 2018 honorees for OakBend Medical Center’s Patchwork of Life event. Both Ann and Jeff have devoted years of service to OakBend Medical Center. Jeff has been on the board of director for more than 30 years and currently serves as the board president. Ann has been…
CEO of OakBend Medical Center Named Honoree as one of the Most Admired CEOs
Joe Freudenberger, CEO of OakBend Medical Center has been named one of 13 honorees for the Most Admired CEO award in the nonprofit sector for Greater Houston and surrounding area by the Houston Business Journal. The panel of judges chose 35 for-profit leaders and 13 nonprofit leaders to receive the award. The judges for this…
OakBend Medical Center’s Seeds of Generosity Campaign Raises Over $200,000
OakBend Medical Center celebrated the success of the hospital’s employee giving campaign, “Seeds of Generosity,” by holding a reception in the Joe & Doris Gurecky Atrium after hours. The three week campaign, which ran from May 1 to May 18, raised more than $102,000 for the hospital’s Vision 2020 Campaign. In addition to their $102,000…
Employees Support Blood Drive to Honor Santa Fe High School Shooting Victims
OakBend Medical Center held a blood drive on June 13th to honor the Santa Fe High School Victims. Employees across the OakBend campuses came to Jackson Street to give blood to help replenish the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center’s blood supply. Donations included whole blood, plasma and double red cells. In fact, every donation received…
OakBend Medical Group welcomes new OB/GYN
OakBend Medical Group is pleased to welcome its newest ob/gyn Dr. Amber Dobyne. Originally from Birmingham, AL, Dr. Amber Dobyne graduated Cum Laude from Florida A&M University where she majored in Biology/Pre-medicine. She moved to Washington D.C. where she earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at…
OakBend’s Wharton Hospital Opening a Great Success
On June 4, 2018, at 7AM, OakBend Medical Center opened the door of its hospital in Wharton, Texas. Within the first 24 hours of opening, the emergency room saw 21 patients, beginning shortly after the doors opened for business. The Wharton Hospital Campus opened with services that include OakBend’s signature No Wait Emergency Room with…
OakBend Medical Center Receives Gold Plus Stroke Award for both Jackson Street and Williams Way campuses
OakBend Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for both its Jackson Street and Williams Way locations. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific…
Volunteers Donate $24,000 to OakBend Medical Center
During the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held in the Joe and Doris Gurecky Atrium, the Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital Auxiliary presented a check to Joe Freudenberger, CEO of OakBend Medical Center in the amount of $24,000 to use toward the renovations of the hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility. Each year proceeds from sales from the Gift Shop,…
Several of OakBend Medical Center’s Board of Directors become Certified Healthcare Trustees
OakBend Medical Center is proud to announce that all of its eligible trustees have received Texas Healthcare Trustees (THT) Certified Healthcare Trustee designation. This designation is earned through a voluntary program designed to help healthcare board members become better leaders and show their commitment to good governance to their hospital and community. Ruthanne Mefford, Tom…
OakBend Medical Center Set To Open Wharton Hospital Campus on June 4th
OakBend Medical Center is pleased to announce that it will open its fourth hospital on June 4, 2018, at 7AM in Wharton, Texas. After a long journey, our Wharton Hospital Campus will open with services such as OakBend’s signature No Wait Emergency Room with air ambulance support, including x-ray, CT and Ultrasound, endoscopy services, day…
OakBend Medical Center’s NICHE Designation Renewed
For the fourth year in a row, OakBend Medical Center has earned the NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) designation. This designation recognizes OakBend’s ongoing commitment to geriatric nursing care. The NICHE program is designed to upgrade the quality of care for older adult patients by increasing awareness of geriatric issues, improving staff competence…
OakBend Medical Center Installs CT Scanner at Wharton Campus
OakBend Medical Center completed the installation of the CT scanner at the Wharton hospital location. The machine will provide special X-ray tests that produce cross-sectional images of the body using x-rays and a computer. The CT scan images allow doctors to look inside the body much like one would look at the inside of a…
OakBend Medical Center is First to Offer New Device to Predict Worsening Heart Failure
New technology in implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) is now available at OakBend Medical Center. Dr. Siddharth Mukerji of EP Heart implanted the first Resonate™ ICD designed to not only shock a patient out of a life-threatening rhythm but can also give physicians important information to potentially reduce heart failure readmissions. Developed by Boston Scientific and…
OakBend Medical Center Signs 22 Restaurants for Second Annual Restaurant Week
OakBend Medical Center has signed up 22 local restaurants to participate in its second annual Restaurant Week. The event will take place beginning Friday, April 20 – Sunday, April 29, with participating restaurants offering a special OakBend menu during that time. A portion of the sales from the special menu will then be donated back…
OakBend Medical Center’s Stepping Out Against Stroke 3K Exceeds Previous Record-Breaking Years
OakBend Medical Center’s annual “Stepping Out Against Stroke 3k” is growing and going strong. This year over 400 people registered to walk the 3K and support the stroke program at OakBend. The Stroke Walk, held at George Park in Richmond, included breakfast snacks, health screenings for blood pressure and a DJ to entertain the crowd…
OakBend Medical Group Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon
OakBend Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Fred L. Speck III. Dr. Speck was born in John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. His family then moved to Kerrville, Texas where he was raised on a small farm. While a student at Texas A&M University, he coached both the collegiate and local…
OakBend Medical Center Wound Care Unit Reaches 10 Year Milestone
OakBend Medical Center celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Wound Care Center last week. Hospital employees and guests commemorated the anniversary with hors d’oeuvres, cake and cookies. Jeff Council, President of OakBend’s Board of Directors, welcomed guests and spoke about the importance of the Would Care Department. He thanked all of the staff and doctors…
OakBend Medical Center Announces Second Annual Restaurant Week
OakBend Medical Center has announced the dates for its second annual Restaurant Week. The event will take place this year from April 20 – 29, with participating restaurants offering a special OakBend menu during that time. A portion of the sales from the special menu will then be donated back to the hospital. This year’s…
OakBend Medical Center holds Health Fair for Seniors
OakBend Medical Center will hold a mini-health fair for seniors on Friday, February 23, 2018. The event will take place at the First United Methodist church of Wharton located 1717 Pioneer Avenue in Wharton, Texas. The event offers blood pressure, glucose testing and balance and strength testing. Allscripts, a leader in healthcare information technology solutions…
OakBend Announces Annual Stepping Out Against Stroke 3K Stroke Walk
OakBend Medical Center will hold its annual “Stepping Out Against Stroke” 3k walk on Saturday, March 23th with registration and t-shirt pick up beginning at 8:00 AM and the festivities beginning at 8:30 AM. Registration must be done online at bit.ly/strokewalk2018 or by calling 281-341-3053 by March 9th to guarantee participants receive their free t-shirt….
OakBend Medical Center Adds New Board Member
OakBend Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Abby King as the newest member of its Board of Directors. Abby is a native of Wharton, Texas and is very active in the community. In addition to her new role on the Board of Directors of OakBend Medical Center, she also serves as Past…
OakBend Medical Center Holds Ribbon Cutting for Newly Renovated 4th Floor
Over 100 community leaders attended the ribbon cutting for OakBend Medical Center’s newly renovated fourth floor at its Jackson Street campus. The renovation is part of the hospital’s Vision 2020 campaign designed to bring the most advanced concepts for a healing environment to OakBend. These funds were supplemented by funds raised from last year’s Patchwork…
OakBend Medical Center Volunteers Participate in Little Hats, Big Hearts™
Several of OakBend Medical Center volunteers along with other volunteers around the country joined the American Heart Association, in connection with The Children’s Heart Foundation, to celebrate American Heart Month by knitting and crocheting red hats for babies born in February. Little Hats, Big Hearts™, honors babies, moms, and heart healthy lives in a very…
OakBend Medical Center and Cardiologist Long Cao Named in Senior Resource Guide’s Best of 2017 Readers’ Choice
OakBend Medical Center has been named the Best Hospital in the Houston area by the readers of the Senior Resource Guide. Each year the publication polls its reader on various businesses and services that are used by active aging adults. The results of the 2017 Houston poll were released this week. In addition to OakBend…
OakBend Weathers Ice Storm
While the Post Office claims the motto “Neither snow nor rain nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds,” that same motto could be used by hospitals its doctors. Before the temperatures began to plummet and overcast skies began to produce rain, sleet and snow, the medical staff…
OakBend Medical Center Volunteers set date for “Power of the Pur$e” Fundraiser
The Volunteers of OakBend Medical Center are holding their third annual Power of the Pur$e fundraiser to raise money that will be donated to the ongoing renovation of the hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit. Each year, the volunteers donate money that has been raised through various events such as craft and bake sales and through the…
OakBend Medical Center Announces 2017 Physician of the Year
Dr. Sarfraz Aly has been named OakBend Medical Center’s 2017 Physician of the Year. The presentation was made at the annual physician party held this year in home of OakBend Board Member Dr. May Tape. The hospital received several nominations for the Physician of the Year award. Dr. Aly, according to staff, exemplifies involvement, engagement,…
OakBend Medical Center Coming Soon to Wharton, Texas
OakBend Medical Center is pleased to announce that it will open its fourth hospital in April 2018, located in Wharton, Texas. After a long journey and many detours, OakBend Medical Center – Wharton will open with services such as OakBend’s signature No Wait Hospital Emergency Room, observation, air ambulance and imaging, including x-ray, CT and…
OakBend Medical Group Doctors Hold Cardiovascular Symposium for Local EMS
Drs. Long Cao and Vijaiganesh Nagarajan (VJ) of OakBend Medical Group held a Cardiovascular Symposium for local EMS on Friday, November 17th at the Wharton Emergency Medical Services office. The symposium allowed EMS from Austin County, Colorado County, East Bernard and Wharton to learn about cardiovascular emergencies and what to watch for and how to…
OakBend Medical Group donates to hospital’s Vision 2020 Campaign
OakBend Medical Group is proud to announce that Dr. Owen Capocyan, Dr. Gildardo Ceballos, Dr. Long Cao and Dr. Vijaiganesh Nagarajan have donated $64,000 to OakBend Medical Center’s Vision 2020. According to Donna Ferguson, VP and COO of OakBend Medical Group, “These four physicians are leading the way by showing their dedication to the hospital…
OakBend Medical Group offers Cardiology Services and Obstetrics/Gynocology Services in Wharton
OakBend Medical Group is pleased to announce that Dr. Long Cao, Cardiologist and Dr. Sadia Durrani, OB/GYN will now have office hours in Wharton, Texas. Dr. Cao was born in Vietnam and raised in Houston. He is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease in addition to echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and vascular interpretation. He…
OakBend Medical Center joins important Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Antibiotic Stewardship Project
OakBend Medical Center is one of 482 facilities in Texas participating in the TMF Quality Innovation Network Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) antibiotic stewardship (ABS) project. This Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) quality improvement initiative will promote the appropriate use of antibiotics, improve patient outcomes and decrease the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant…
OakBend Medical Center Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Pink Dress Days and Low-Cost Mammograms
During the month of October, OakBend Medical Center is offering mammograms for the low-cost of $75.00 for patients that want or need to pay cash. Insured patients will use their insurance to cover the cost of the mammogram. Every Friday during October, OakBend Medical Center’s staff will be wearing pink in support of finding a…
OakBend Medical Center Announces 2017 Patchwork of Life Fundraiser
OakBend Medical Center has announced this year’s Patchwork of Life event. The event is dedicated to “Making Room to Heal” and will benefit OakBend Medical Center’s Jackson Street 4th and 5th patient floors. The honorees for this year are the nurses who work at OakBend Medical Center. Without their dedication to all the patients at…
OakBend Medical Center Weathered Hurricane Harvey and Remained Open Throughout the Storm
As one of the only Level III Trauma Centers in the area, OakBend Medical Center remained open during Hurricane Harvey and operated normally for two days before calling a Code Grey Disaster. The Code parameters limited access to the hospital, reduced visitations and staff to essential personnel only, and closed all ambulatory surgery centers. Due…
OakBend Emergency Room Nurse Receives Advanced Certification
William (Bill) Hamlyn, one of OakBend Medical Center’s ER nurses, has received his advanced certification as a Trauma Certified ER Nurse. While there are more than 33,000 Certified Emergency Nurses in the United States, there are less than 2,000 Trauma Certified Emergency Nurses. The three-month long training and testing to receive the certification was intense,…
OakBend Medical Center Lifts Code Grey Status, Hospitals Fully Operational
OakBend Medical Center has lifted the Code Grey and the Jackson Street and Williams Way locations are fully operational as usual.
OakBend Medical Center Limits Visitors as Hospital Operates Under Code Grey Status
OakBend Medical Center is making every effort to limit the number of visitors in the hospital so we can best serve our patients. Guests and visitors are asked to return to the safety of their own homes. They may call the hospital’s main number for information about loved ones: 281-341-3000. We ask that visitors please…
OakBend Medical Center Re-Opens Williams Way Campus With Limited Services
At approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2017, OakBend Medical Center is re-opening their Williams Way facility, located at 22003 Southwest Freeway in Richmond. The hospital will have limited services available, including Labor & Delivery and emergency services. OakBend Medical Center continues to operate under a Code Grey disaster status and is working around…
OakBend Medical Center Re-Opens Williams Way Campus With Limited Services
At approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2017, OakBend Medical Center is re-opening their Williams Way facility, located at 22003 Southwest Freeway in Richmond. The hospital will have limited services available, including Labor & Delivery and emergency services. OakBend Medical Center continues to operate under a Code Grey disaster status and is working around…
OakBend Medical Center Achieves Trauma Certification for Williams Way Campus and Re-certification for Jackson Street Campus
OakBend Medical Center is pleased to announce that its Williams Way Campus has achieved Level IV Trauma Certification and the Jackson Street Campus has been recertified as a Level III Trauma Center. A Level IV Trauma Center has demonstrated an ability to provide advanced trauma life support (ATLS) prior to transfer of patients to a…
OakBend Medical Center and OakBend Medical Group Announce Senior Health Fair: “The More You Know: Empowering Your Mind, Body and Spirit”
OakBend Medical Center and OakBend Medical Group will be holding a health fair designed for adults 62+ on Wednesday, August 2 from 8am – Noon at the hospital’s Jackson Street Campus. The attendees will receive complimentary valet parking courtesy of Classic Chevrolet. The health fair will offer free health screenings such as blood pressure, glucose,…
OakBend Medical Group adds Interventional Cardiologist
OakBend Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition Dr. Vijaiganesh (VJ) Nagarajan. Born in South East India, Dr. Vijaiganesh Nagarajan is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology. Nagarajan’s primary specialty is Interventional Cardiology with a secondary specialty in Cardiology. Known as Dr. VJ, he chose a career in medicine to alleviate…
OakBend Medical Group Adds an Additional Obstetrician and Gynecologist
OakBend Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Sadia A. Durrani. Durrani is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who strongly believes in the power of effective listening, tender examinations and personal attention to each patient in a respectful atmosphere. She focuses on a comprehensive health care approach giving particular emphasis to patient…
OakBend Medical Center Holds Celebration for Success of the Hospital’s “Seeds of Generosity” Employee Giving Campaign
OakBend Medical Center celebrated the success of the hospital’s employee giving campaign, “Seeds of Generosity,” by holding a reception in the Joe & Doris Gurecky Atrium after hours last week. The three week campaign, which ran from April 24 to May 12, raised $90,000 for the hospital’s Vision 2020 Campaign. An employee giving campaign is…
OakBend Medical Center’s CEO Celebrates 10th Anniversary
June is a memorable month for OakBend Medical Center’s CEO Joe Freudenberger, not only was he awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year ® for Health Care, but on June 19th he hit his 10-year anniversary with OakBend Medical Center. Joe began his career in healthcare, spending 10 years with Deloitte Consulting working…
EY announces Joe Freudenberger of OakBend Medical Center named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award winner in the Gulf Coast Area
Freudenberger joins three decades of groundbreaking entrepreneurs in Health Care EY has announced that Joe Freudenberger of OakBend Medical Center, the last remaining independent nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston Area, received the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award in the Health Care category in the Gulf Coast Area. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who are…
OakBend Medical Center Receives Grant from Komen Houston
Susan G. Komen® Houston has awarded a $52,200 grant to OakBend Medical to provide breast cancer screening for low income women ages 40 and above in Fort Bend County. At OakBend, the grant from Komen will support the Fort Bend County Breast Screening Project, an initiative to provide more than 250 women with screening mammograms….
OakBend Medical Center Named Needville Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for June 2017
OakBend Medical Center has been named Business of the Month for June 2017 by the Needville Chamber of Commerce. Each month the Chamber selects one outstanding business to honor for its support of the local Chamber. According to Bradley Stavinoha, President of the Chamber and owner of Needville Insurance Agency, “OakBend has become an integral…
VFW Post 3903 Auxiliary Holds Nurse Appreciation Luncheon for OakBend Medical Center
May 6 – 12 is National Nurses Week. And for the seventh year in a row, the VFW Post 3903 Auxiliary held a Nurse Appreciation Luncheon for the nurses of OakBend Medical Center. The auxiliary invited nurses from all of OakBend Medical Center’s campuses to come to the Jackson Street Campus to be served a…
OakBend Medical Center Renames the Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE)
The Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit at the Jackson Street Campus of OakBend Medical Center filled with family and friends Wednesday night as the hospital unveiled the dedication of the ACE Unit in honor of Jack & Billie Wendt. “We are here tonight to express our gratitude and appreciation to Billie Wendt and…
EY announces Joe Freudenberger, CEO of OakBend Medical Center, Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award finalist in Gulf Coast Area
EY today announced that Joe Freudenberger, CEO of OakBend Medical Center is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award in Gulf Coast Area. The awards program, which is celebrating its 31st year, recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities….
OakBend Medical Center Volunteers’ “Power of the Pur$e” Fundraiser…Another Successful Year
On April 6, 2017 the Volunteers of OakBend Medical Center held their second Power of the Pur$e fundraiser to raise money to help with the renovation of the hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit. The event, held at Safari Texas, included lunch and a silent auction of 31 purses ranging in value from slightly less than $100…
OakBend Medical Center Announces Restaurant Week
OakBend Medical Center is pleased to announce the First Annual Restaurant Week taking place from May 19 through May 29. The fundraising idea was the brainchild of Daniel Ornelas of Ol’ Railroad Café, Andres Novoa of La Cocina and Jimmy Cantu of Pier 36 and the three restaurants were the first to sign on for…
OakBend Medical Center Staff Coordinator Receives New Certification
OakBend Medical Center is pleased to announce that Anne Graves, the hospital’s medical staff coordinator has achieved her certification as a Certified Professional in Medical Staff Management (CPMSM) from the Certification Commission of National Association of Medical Staff Services. Graves took the CPMSM exam during a weekend late last year and after 175 multiple choice…
OakBend Medical Center Renames Jackson Street Atrium in honor of Joe and Doris Gurecky
As the crowd gathered in the atrium of the Jackson Street Campus to honor two of the community’s most well-known residents, the words that could be heard most often were amazing, dedicated, caring and kind. The guests were describing Joe and Doris Gurecky. “We are here tonight to really honor two people that have mean…
American Heart Association Announces OakBend Medical Center as the Private Reserve Port Sponsor for Fort Bend County Wine From The Heart event
The American Heart Association has announced that OakBend Medical Center will be the Private Reserve Port Sponsor for this year’s Fort Bend County Wine from the Heart Event. The event, scheduled for Friday, February 24th will benefit the American Heart Association and is hosted by the Fort Bend County Division Executive Committee. Heart Disease and…
OakBend Medical Group Adds Four New Physicians
OakBend Medical Group is excited to announce four new physicians to their excellent team. Welcome, all! Dr. Yvette Westford – OB/GYN Dr. Westford was raised in Guyana, South America and immigrated to the United States to attend college in New York. She received her AAS in Physical Therapy from Nassau Community College in Garden City,…
OakBend Medical Center Announces Physician of the Year
Dr. Gildardo Andres Ceballos has been named OakBend Medical Center’s 2016 Physician of the Year. The presentation was made at the annual physician party held this year in the Atrium at the Jackson Street Campus. The hospital received several nominations for the Physician of the Year award, and Dr. Ceballos was praised for his support…
Marsalia Family Makes Donation to OakBend Medical Center in Recognition of Care Given to Family
The Marsalia family wanted to find a way to say thank you to the doctors and staff at OakBend Medical Center for making the final days of their wife and mother’s life a bit easier. With the hospital’s Vision 2020 Campaign in place, the family decided to purchase one of the six new benches anchored…
OakBend Receives NICHE Recognition for Second Year
For the second year in a row, OakBend Medical Center has earned the NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) designation. This designation recognizes OakBend’s ongoing commitment to geriatric nursing care. The NICHE program is designed to upgrade the quality of care for older adult patients by increasing awareness of geriatric issues, improving staff competence…
OakBend’s Get with the Guidelines® – Stroke Award Recognized Nationally for Second Consecutive Year
OakBend Medical Center has been recognized by the 2016 US News & World Report. The hospitals which are listed in the magazine consistently adhered to the latest, evidence-based treatment guidelines which have been shown to have a tangible impact of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Earlier this year, the hospital received…
First Outpatient Total Joint Replacement Surgeries at OakBend
Dr. Alan Rechter has successfully completed three, first of a kind, outpatient Total Joint replacement surgeries at OakBend Health System’s Metro Ortho and Spine Surgery Center. Until fairly recently, outpatient Total Joint replacements were rare. Now, because of advances in anesthesia, pain control and surgical techniques, outpatient Total Joint replacements are becoming a viable option…
OakBend Named Finalist for Hospital Charitable Service Awards
OakBend Medical Center has been named one of 26 finalists across the country for the Hospital Charitable Service Awards. OakBend, the only Texas hospital to be named a finalist, was nominated for the hospital’s Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program. In 2012, OakBend Medical Center began participating in an incentive program referred to as…
OakBend Receives Seventh Consecutive Gold Plus Award
OakBend Medical Center has once again been honored with the Gold Plus Performance Award for its “Get With The Guidelines®” program, which promotes consistent adherence to the latest scientific treatment guidelines for stroke victims. The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association’s award, presented at the hospital’s Jackson Street campus, marks the 8th consecutive…
A Record-Breaking Year for Patchwork
OakBend Medical Center held its Patchwork of Life event on Thursday, October 13th. This year’s event honored the hospital volunteers for their 59 years of service and dedication to the hospital’s patients, visitors and staff. The event, “Patchwork of Life, Mending Lives Stitch by Stitch”, was chaired by May Tape, DDS and Beth Wolf and…
2016 OakBend Junior Volunteers
The Junior Volunteer Program at OakBend Medical Center strives to introduce local high school students to the diverse career opportunities within healthcare and to experience the satisfaction from serving others while developing a sense of civic responsibility. OakBend Medical Center’s 2016 Junior Volunteer Program commenced on June 28th and the students had rotations through 7…
OakBend Adds New Board Member
OakBend Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Jeff Haley to the 2016 Board of Directors for the hospital. Haley fills the vacancy left by Barry Beard who was elected in May of this year to serve as a Commissioner for the City of Richmond. Jeff Haley is a native of Rosenberg/Richmond and…
Board President Jeff Council receives THT Founders’ Award
Jeff Council of OakBend Medical Center is the recipient of the 2016 Founders’ Award, Texas Healthcare Trustees’ highest honor. The award’s presentation took place July 29 during THT’s 2016 Healthcare Governance Conference in San Antonio. Trustees are leaders who go above and beyond as they work to improve health care in their communities. To celebrate…
CEO Joe Freudenberger EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
OakBend Medical Center’s CEO, Joseph Freudenberger, has been named a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Gulf Coast Region. EY is the umbrella term for Ernst & Young Global Limited firms. According to EY, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurial leaders who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary successes in such areas as…
Spiritual Care Volunteers Honored
In photograph: From left, Cindy Johnson, VP/Asst. Administrator of OakBend, Donald Ries, Joe Grace, OakBend Chaplain, and David Suire. Spiritual Care Volunteers not pictured; Donna Shiflette, Pamela Terry, Stephen Horgan, John Kujawa, Dan Burke, Jim Siebenthal, and Chris Langdon. On Friday, April 15, 2016, Joe G Grace II, the Chaplain at OakBend Medical Center held…
Stroke Walk Success
OakBend Medical Center’s annual “Stepping Out Against Stroke 3k” is growing and going strong. This year over 350 people registered to walk the 3K and support the stroke program at OakBend. The Stroke Walk, held at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, included breakfast, health screenings for blood pressure and a DJ to entertain the crowd while…
Community Health Needs Assessment 2015
Click here to view our 2015 Community Health Needs Assessment. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(r) requires health care organizations to assess the health needs of their communities and adopt implementation strategies to address identified needs. Per IRC Section 501(r), a byproduct of the Affordable Care Act, to comply with federal tax-exemption requirements, a taxexempt…
Dr. Ed Uthman Named 2015 Physician of the Year
Dr. Ed Uthman, OakBend’s Laboratory Medical Director, has been named OakBend Medical Center’s 2015 Physician of the Year. The Physician of the Year award, OakBend’s highest recognition, is presented annually to one outstanding physician who possesses significant practice experience, compassion, kindness and sincerity that translate not only to their patients, but to their nurses and…
Patchwork of Life a Great Success
OakBend Medical Center’s fundraiser, Patchwork of Life Beautiful Beginnings, raised over $275,000 this year. The monies will be used to expand the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a Level II NICU designed to care for babies born as early as 28 weeks. With the increase in births, the Unit needs to expand from its…
2015 OakBend Junior Volunteers
The Junior Volunteer Program at OakBend Medical Center allows high school students the opportunity to observe multiple hospital departments working together for the best possible outcome of the patients and the community. This program is ideal for those interested in exploring a career in healthcare. This year, the junior volunteers were able to observe and…
OakBend’s Get with the Guidelines® – Stroke Award Recognized Nationally
OakBend Medical Center has been recognized by the US News & World Reports 2016 Edition Best Hospitals. The hospitals listed in the magazine have worked hard to make sure that their heart disease and stroke patients get the benefits of up-to-date scientific guidelines-based treatment. Earlier this year, while hosting its “Stepping Out Against Stroke Walk,”…
ACE Unit Featured on Fox 26 Houston
RICHMOND, Texas (FOX 26) – Hospital stays can be stressful for an elderly patient and their family. Unfortunately, studies show older patients often don’t do well after being hospitalized. That’s why Oak Bend Medical Center in Richmond has developed a state-of-the-art unit for elderly patients known as “ACE.” Up and safely out of bed is…
The Latest Changes at OakBend
OakBend Medical Center’s Skilled Nursing Facility received brand new wood-look flooring this week. This renovation was made possible by the Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, which is the volunteer organization at OakBend Medical Center. The group has raised money for the hospital through various activities such as gift shop sales, bake sales, popcorn sales, silent…
Dr. Joe Anzaldúa Named to Texas Monthly Super Doctors® Texas
OakBend Medical Group’s Dr. Joe Anzaldúa has been selected as one of the Texas Monthly Magazine’s Super Doctors® Texas. The printed listing will be in Texas Monthly Magazine’s December 2015 issue and online at: www.superdoctors.com. Anzaldúa has been practicing family medicine in our area since 1985. A graduate of the University of Texas Medical School…
Leadership Fort Bend Visits OakBend Medical Center
On April 1st, the Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance’s Leadership Fort Bend group visited OakBend Medical Center. Participants heard presentations by OakBend Medical Center’s CEO Joe Freudenberger, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Rodney Lenfant, and Vice President and Administrator Sue McCarty. The visit also included a tour of our Acute Care for the Elderly…
OakBend Earns Readers’ Choice Award
The Fort Bend Star ran their inaugural Readers’ Choice Best of 2015 Awards to celebrate the best businesses and facilities in Fort Bend County. With twelve major categories and multiple sub-categories, the top three businesses chosen in each subcategory were recognized as winners. Thanks to many supportive community members, OakBend Medical Center was voted among the top 3 facilities in the Best…
Joint Commission Accreditation
The Joint Commission, an organization made up of individuals from the private medical sector to develop and maintain standards of quality in medical facilities in the United States, makes an unannounced visit every three years to review safety, quality and standards compliance throughout the organization. This year, five surveyors visited OakBend Medical Center for five…
OakBend Orator Newsletter
This issue of the OakBend Orator Newsletter includes upcoming events for June and July, the latest news from around the hospital, and a message from CEO Joe Freudenberger and Vice President/Administrator Sue McCarty. Click here to view the latest issue of the OakBend Orator.
OakBend Kicks Off Vision 2020 Campaign
OakBend Medical Center kicked off its Vision 2020 Campaign last night with a dinner for 100 community and hospital leaders. The Campaign which will provide visible and meaningful improvements is designed to give the community an opportunity to invest in the future of OakBend Medical Center. The advances in medicine clearly indicate that the environment…
OakBend Celebrates 65 Years of Quality Healthcare
On May 16, 2015, OakBend Medical Center had a wonderful time celebrating 65 years of serving the Fort Bend County community. OakBend Medical Center was founded in 1950 as Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital by a group of private citizens, led by Mr. and Mrs. A.P. George, who were motivated by the need for a hospital…
65 Years and Going Strong
OakBend Medical Center’s 65th celebration of serving the Fort Bend community was a huge success. The hospital hosted a free community event with activities for children, music, health screenings, hot dogs, chips, cake and ice cream. The party, which took place on the hospital’s main campus, brought families and community leaders together for a few…
The Houston Chronicle’s 15th Annual Salute To Nurses Luncheon
Each May, the Houston Chronicle honors nurses of the Houston area during National Nurses Week. This year’s 15th annual Salute to Nurses Luncheon honored our very own ER Charge Nurse Donna Jameson. Donna and Stevi Ahearn, our ER Manager, attended the luncheon on May 7, 2015 at NRG Stadium in Houston. Visit The Houston Chronicle…
OakBend’s Stepping Out Against Stroke 3K
OakBend Medical Center’s Stepping Out Against Stroke 3K was held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. With over 200 participants, and perfect weather, the Stroke Program was recognized by the American Heart Association for receiving the Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus Award. Thank you to all who attended, sponsored, and…
OakBend Medical Center Receives High Scores from Joint Commission
OakBend Medical Center has received 98% compliance from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). JCAHO is an organization made up of individuals from the private medical sector to develop and maintain standards of quality in medical facilities in the United States. The Joint Commission makes an unannounced visit every three years to…
Exciting Events in May
At OakBend Medical Center, we are looking forward to several big events coming up in May! Join us in supporting two great causes, and help us celebrate 65 years of serving the Fort Bend County community. You won’t want to miss the exciting things we have planned for next month! Here’s a peek at what’s ahead:…
OakBend hires development director, names board
The Houston Chronicle recently featured an article introducing OakBend Medical Center’s new board members and new development director, Alicen L. Swift. Swift has a background in fundraising and comes to OakBend from Yellowstone Academy where she served as the director of development and communications. She has previously held positions with JDRF Houston Gulf Coast Chapter…
Meet the First Known Triplets Born in Fort Bend County
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 the first known set of triplets of Fort Bend County were born at OakBend Medical Center. Click Here to see the ABC 13 segment on the triplets and their mother.
First Known Triplets of Fort Bend County Born at OakBend Medical Center
We are very pleased to announce that Dr. Fagbohun and the Labor & Delivery Department at OakBend Medical Center have delivered the first known triplets in Fort Bend County. Congratulations to Ngozi Oliway Nwachi on her brand new triplets: Sean, Samara, and Sasha (one boy and two girls). The triplets were born on February 24,…
OakBend Employee Appreciation Party
Back to the 50’s! OakBend employees gathered at Safari Texas Ranch Friday, February 20th for an appreciation party. The night consisted of great food, raffle prizes, and plenty of dancing to 50’s music and beyond. Thank you for all that you do employees! Click here to see pictures from our Facebook album.
Gurecky Manufacturing Lunch ‘n Learn
On January 21, 2015 OakBend Medical Center teamed up with Gurecky Manufacturing Service in Rosenberg, Texas to provide health information to their employees. Dr. Ceballos of OakBend Medical Group spoke to the employees about Diabetes. Health screenings were provided including blood pressure, blood sugar, and BMI testings. View the Facebook album for more pictures.
ACE Unit Grand Opening
On January 8, 2015, the Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce was joined by OakBend Medical Center board members, administration, staff, and community members for a ribbon cutting and the grand opening of the Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit. Check out our Facebook to see more pictures.
A Time for Giving
The holiday season can be a difficult time for many families. Fortunately, Fort Bend County is blessed with a generous and supportive community, full of helping hands. Last month, OakBend Medical Center partnered with Jane Long Elementary School to provide food to students and families in need. Employees, community members, and friends of OakBend donated…
ACE Unit – NOW OPEN
Fort Bend County’s Only ACE Unit is now open on the third floor of the Jackson Street campus of OakBend Medical Center (1705 Jackson Street, Richmond 77469). This Acute Care for the Elderly Unit is specifically designed with the elderly in mind. The unit takes a multi-disciplinary approach involving a Geriatrician, Dietitian, Physical Therapists, Pharmacist,…
Physician of the Year 2014
We are proud to announce OakBend Medical Center’s Physician of the Year for 2014, Dr. McClamroch. James R. McClamroch attended the University of Texas and graduated in May 1973, with a BA degree in the Plan II honors program. He attended LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans and graduated with an MD degree in…
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2014 Patchwork of Life
OakBend Medical Center’s annual “Patchwork of Life” fundraising event took place on Thursday, October 16th at Safari Texas Ranch. It was an extraordinary evening with over 450 people standing behind a wonderful cause for the hospital. Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour where they could purchase quilt squares to be incorporated into a quilt for the…
OBMC Earns Texas Ten Step Program Facility Designation
OakBend Medical Center has taken a giant step towards improving the health of newborns and infants by earning the Texas Ten Step Program facility designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Getting to Know OBMC
Let us introduce you to the people of OakBend Medical Center. Check out our Facebook Album Getting To Know OakBend to see the people that we are proud to have on our team. You can also search the hashtag #getting2knowobmc on Twitter and Instagram.
Choosing a new physician?
Get the answers to all of your questions by calling OakBend’s Physician Referral Line at 281-341-4800.
Have you met Dr. Armstrong?
Have you met Dr. Armstrong? Dr. Armstrong is an Interventional Radiologist who loves the team atmosphere at OakBend Medical Center. He enjoys time with his wife and three boys, training for triathlons and photography.
OakBend Orator!
July is here and so is the OakBend Orator!
24-hour pharmacy service
Did you know that OakBend Medical Center has a 24-hour pharmacy service for its inpatients? http://bit.ly/OBMCPharmacy
The EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2014!
We want to take a minute to brag about our CEO, Joe Freudenberger! He was a finalist this past Thursday for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2014! Congrats, Joe! #oakbendmedcenter
OakBend Medical Center’s Radiology Department
OakBend Medical Center’s Radiology Department is equipped with the latest equipment and consists of a wide array of modalities including CT scanning, MRI, nuclear medicine, angiography, ultrasound, mammography and breast specific gamma imaging. To schedule an appointment, call 281-633-4022