OakBend Medical Center

Hospital Update Continued | Cup of Joe Ep. 25 This week on Cup of Joe, Joe returns with more updates and insight into what’s happening across OakBend Medical Center. There’s plenty happening across our campuses, but you’ll have to watch the video to find out what’s new! OakBend continues to grow, guided by our commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. Learn more about OakBend Medical Center: https://lnkd.in/g9GnAz8x

From our SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine residency program team to our board members, executive leadership, and OakBend Medical Group, colleagues from across our organization came together to welcome our newest general surgeon and the Houston Vascular Care interventional radiology physicians. Opportunities like this allow us to continue strengthening our clinical partnerships that support high-quality care for our community.

Mark your calendars for GivingTuesday on December 2, 2025, and help support your community hospital! 🌍✨ GivingTuesday is a global movement that celebrates the power of generosity to transform communities and change lives. At OakBend Medical Center, every gift helps advance our mission to provide exceptional, compassionate health care for our community, regardless of ability to pay. Your generosity funds lifesaving equipment, supports essential programs like Indigent Care and Gifts of Gratitude, and strengthens our services as Fort Bend County’s last remaining independent, nonprofit hospital. You have the power to make change happen! Whether it’s volunteering your time, sharing your OakBend experience, or making a donation, every act of giving makes a difference. 👉 To learn more or make a gift early, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/gq2xQ57W

Hospital Update | Cup of Joe Ep. 24 In this week’s episode of Cup of Joe, Joe takes the mic solo to share exciting updates from OakBend Medical Center. Joe covers the latest happenings across our campuses and discusses the ongoing improvements designed to enhance patient care. It’s more than healthcare, it’s care with heart. 💙 Learn more about OakBend Medical Center: https://lnkd.in/g9GnAz8x

Sara Richards, Assistant VP of Nursing Administration at OakBend Medical Center, spoke to the Widowers Ministry at St. John’s United Methodist Church this week. She shared an overview of OakBend, updates on what’s new across our campuses, and insights on the current state of healthcare. We’re grateful for leaders like Sara who represent OakBend with passion and purpose, connecting with our community and inspiring better health for all. 💙 Learn more about the wide range of services OakBend provides to our community: https://lnkd.in/gkX6Q8Ys

Each October, Morrison continues its Socktober tradition, collecting socks for those in need during the colder months. Socks are one of the most needed, yet least donated, items in homeless shelters, which makes every pair collected even more meaningful. Together, we’re helping bring warmth and comfort to those who need it most. Thank you to everyone who participated in donating, your generosity truly knocks our socks off!💙

Wound Care: Healing Through Oxygen Therapy | Cup of Joe Ep. 23 In this week’s episode of Cup of Joe, Joe sits down with Ft. Anner “AJ” Jimenez, Nurse Practitioner, to talk about the advanced treatments that help patients heal faster through OakBend’s Wound Care program. From compassionate care to cutting-edge technology, including the hyperbaric oxygen chamber, AJ shares how OakBend’s team supports patients with chronic and hard-to-heal wounds every step of the way. It’s more than medicine, it’s healing with heart. Learn more about OakBend’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric Services: https://lnkd.in/gDCjQRb8

OakBend Medical Center CEO Joe Freudenberger joined healthcare leaders from across Fort Bend County at the 2025 State of Healthcare event, hosted by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. Joe shared insights on the evolving needs of healthcare systems, the balance between technology and compassion, and the importance of critical thinking in patient care. We’re proud to be part of the conversation shaping healthcare right here in Fort Bend County. Thank you to the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce for bringing our community together to talk about what matters most, your health. Tell us......what does compassionate care mean to you? Leave a comment below!

Halloween spirit was alive and well at OakBend! 🎃 Our OakBend team got into some Halloween fun with their amazing costumes and big smiles. Comment below which one was your favorite!

October is National Pharmacy Month, a time to celebrate the dedication, knowledge, and care pharmacists bring to every patient interaction. Pharmacists are key members of the healthcare team, ensuring medications are used safely and effectively. 💙 💊 Fun fact: Did you know Dr Pepper, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Vernor’s Ginger Ale were all invented by pharmacists or pharmacy technicians? Talk about mixing up something special! 🥤 We’re proud to recognize our incredible OakBend Pharmacy Team with a small token of appreciation, a candy “prescription” to sweeten their day! 🍬