Videos - OakBend Medical Center

Today’s OakBend & COVID-19 update with CEO Joe Freudenberger and guests Barbara and Matt Reed. Matt survived COVID-19 and is now a plasma donor because of a previous OakBend update!

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April 23, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 4-23-20

Today’s update from our CEO Joe Freudenberger with guest cardiologist Dr. Long Cao.

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April 22, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: Update from CEO 4-22-20

Today’s update from our CEO Joe Freudenberger with guest Donna Ferguson, VP Physician Services.

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April 21, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: Update from CEO 4-21-20

Today’s update from CEO Joe Freudenberger.

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April 20, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 4-20-20

Today’s update from out CEO Joe Freudenberger with guest Marilyn Phillips, OakBend Administrator.

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April 19, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 4-19-20

Today’s update on our COVID-19 response from CEO Joe Freudenberger.

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April 18, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 4-18-20

Today’s update on our COVID-19 response from our CEO Joe Fredenberger.

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April 17, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 4-17-20

Today’s COVID-19 update from CEO Joe Freudenberger and his son, Jake, discusses Plasma Therapy

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April 16, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 4-16-20

April 16, 2020: Today’s update on our COVID-19 response from our CEO Joe Freudenberger.

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April 15, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: Update from CEO 4-15-20

Today’s update from CEO Joe Freudenberger

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April 14, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: Update from CEO 4-14-20

Today’s update from CEO Joe Freudenberger.

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April 13, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 4-13-20

Today’s COVID-19 update from CEO Joe Freudenberger.

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April 13, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 4-12-20

Todays COVID-19 update from our CEO Joe Freudenberger.

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April 11, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 4-11-20

Today’s COVID-19 update from our CEO Joe Freudenberger.

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April 10, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 4-10-20

Today’s COVID-19 update from our CEO Joe Freudenberger

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April 9, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 4-9-20

Today’s COVID-19 and OakBend Update from CEO Joe Freudenberger

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April 8, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 4-8-2020

Today’s update regarding our COVID-19 response from our CEO Joe Freudenberger.

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April 7, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 4-7-2020

Today’s update regarding our COVID-19 response from our CEO Joe Freudenberger.

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April 6, 2020

OakBend and COVID-19 Update 4-6-2020

Today's COVID-19 update from CEO Joe Freudenberger.

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April 5, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 4-5-2020

Today’s update from our CEO regarding our response to COVID-19.

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April 4, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO update 4-4-2020

Today’s update regarding our COVID-19 response from our CEO Joe Freudenberger.

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April 3, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 4-3-2020

Today’s update regarding our COVID-19 response from our CEO Joe Freudenberger.

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April 2, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: Update from our CEO 4-2-2020

Today’s update from our CEO regarding COVID-19: 4-2-2020.

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April 1, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: Update from our CEO 4-1-2020

Today’s update regarding COVID-19 from our CEO.

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March 31, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: Update from our CEO 3/31/2020

Today’s update from our CEO regarding our response to COVID-19.

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March 30, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 3/30/2020

OakBend Medical Center CEO Joe Freudenberger gives update from his home about the administration’s results from their #COVID19 tests, drive-thru testing stats, office furloughs, thanks to our community.

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March 29, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 3/29/2020

Today’s update from our CEO regarding our response to #COVID19.

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March 28, 2020

OakBend & COVID-19: CEO Update 3/28/2020

Today’s update on our response to COVID-19 from our CEO Joe Freudenberger.

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March 27, 2020

OakBend and COVID-19: Update from our CEO

OakBend Medical Center CEO Joe Freudenberger speaks from his home as he gives us an update on our new visitor policy, the first drive-through COVID testing site in the county, an expansion of our telemedicine program and many heartfelt thanks for the support of our community. Listen in! #COVID19

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March 2, 2020

Dr. Breeze & OakBend Medical Group’s Bone & Joint Clinic

Dr. Breeze wanted to bring first-class orthopedic services to the community of Fort Bend. That’s why he joined OakBend Medical Group’s Bone & Joint Clinic.

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February 19, 2020

Ask OakBend: Osteoporosis

Are you at risk? OakBend Medical Group’s Dr. Wallace educates us on osteoporosis–weakening or loss of bone density–in this edition of #AskOakBend.

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January 28, 2020

Ask OakBend: Coronavirus

Are you worried about the coronavirus? Infectious Disease specialist Dr. Aly talks to us about spread, prevention and risk in this edition of Ask OakBend.

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November 15, 2019

National Philanthropy Day

We’re so thankful for your generosity this National Philanthropy Day. We can’t wait to see what’s next!

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August 16, 2019

National Nonprofit Day

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…

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July 26, 2019

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room

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

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July 16, 2019

Ask OakBend: Rooming In

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.

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July 2, 2019

Sudden Cardiac Death

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?

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June 12, 2019

Ask OakBend: What makes a CNA?

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

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June 10, 2019

OakBend Medical Center Crawfish Boil 2019

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

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April 4, 2019

Ask OakBend: Processing Lab Samples

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

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April 1, 2019

Ask OakBend: What is Trigger Finger?

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

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March 21, 2019

How Kathy Reclaimed Her Future

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.

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March 15, 2019

Ask OakBend: Stroke Walk

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

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February 19, 2019

OakBend and Fort Bend

Longtime Fort Bend County resident Ray Aguilar explains the difference in care at OakBend Medical Center.

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January 30, 2019

Ask OakBend: Women in Medicine

What’s it like working in a field that is predominately male? Dr. Irene Hernaez has been practicing medicine for 20 years and has some advice for young women interested in a career in healthcare. Listen in to this edition of Ask OakBend.

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January 24, 2019

Nutrition Notes: The Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet has been named the top diet for 2019–but what can you eat? One of our Registered Dietitians Thao explains what foods make up the diet, and how to make smart decisions about portions.

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January 15, 2019

Your Care Cannot Wait

Never wait for emergency care when you come to OakBend. Just ask Wharton County resident Julian Reyna about his experience with our No Wait ER process. Julian arrived at our Wharton Hospital Campus No Wait ER concerned about his condition. Once it was determined that he was having a heart attack, he was transported via…

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December 11, 2018

No Wait Emergency Room

Why do we have a No Wait ER? Because your care cannot wait.

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December 5, 2018

Ask OakBend: Lung Health

Can you get cancer from secondhand smoke? Are e-cigarettes less dangerous than regular cigarettes? Respiratory therapist Christy gives us the scoop on all things lungs!

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November 27, 2018

Don Martin Changes His Life

After the failure of his diaphragm in 2015, Don thought he’d never go deer hunting again. Then he met Kelley.

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November 26, 2018

Giving Tuesday – Giving to OakBend Medical Center

In honor of #GivingTuesday, a few of our hospital’s supporters explain why they give to OakBend Medical Center to help create a first-class healing environment for our patients.

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November 20, 2018

Fifth Floor Transformation

Our generous supporters make moments like this possible! We’re glad to live & work in a community that cares so deeply about the health of its citizens. #Vision2020

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November 13, 2018

Nutrition Notes: New Nutrition Labels

The FDA is changing the nutrition label we all know–but why? Thao explains the changes in this edition of #NutritionNotes <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/IZC8zMtghxc” frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture” allowfullscreen></iframe>

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November 2, 2018

Ask OakBend: Radiology Tech

What’s the weirdest thing ever seen on an X-Ray? How do you know what scan you need for what body part? Clint Hudgeons lets us know, and gives a little insight in to his 14 years as radiology tech on this edition of #AskOakBend. #RadTechWeek

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November 1, 2018

Ask OakBend: GERD

What’s the difference between regular heartburn and GERD? OakBend Medical Center gastroenterologist Dr. Nitesh Vachhani gives us a little insight–and clues on what foods to avoid– in this edition of #AskOakBend.

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October 22, 2018

Patient Testimonials: Wharton

A few of our Wharton staff read comment cards left for them by patients!

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October 18, 2018

Peggy Spillers: 45 Years at OakBend

Peggy Spillers began her career at OakBend in 1972. Forty-five years later, she reflects on what keeps her committed, and how the hospital has changed.

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October 16, 2018

Nutrition Notes: Cancer-Fighting Foods

Are there really foods that can prevent cancer? How many vegetables do you actually have to eat to protect against breast cancer? Find out on this month’s edition of Nutrition Notes with Thao, one of our Registered Dietitians!

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October 1, 2018

Ask OakBend: Hospital Security

It takes a Chief to keep a hospital safe! Listen to Harold Allen, Chief of Security, explain how he does it in our latest episode of Ask OakBend.

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September 15, 2018

Ask OakBend: Neonatal Nursing

The last thing new parents want to think about is their newborn ending up in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit–but it happens more often than you think. Two of our NICU nurses, Lorena and Payal, explain what babies need care in the NICU and what makes their work so fulfilling in this edition of Ask…

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September 13, 2018

Ask OakBend: Sepsis

Sepsis kills one person in the United States every two seconds–so why don’t more people know what it is? Dr. Sarfraz Aly walks us through the ins and outs of sepsis in the latest edition of Ask OakBend.

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September 12, 2018

Nutrition Notes: Cholesterol

Are eggs really bad for you? OakBend dietitian Thao Vo weighs in on cholesterol’s bad reputation.

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