Health

How Long Does It Take an STD to Show Up? When Does Age Start to Matter?

It’s true, you can’t judge a book by its cover. But it is also true that you cannot judge a person by their appearance. Looks can be very deceptive and first impressions are often not the most accurate ones. That’s why it is so important to be aware of the risks involved in dating and having sex with new people. An STD or a Sexually Transmitted Disease isn’t something to be ashamed of. These conditions […]

OakBend Medical Center Adds Newest Technology In Breast Imaging Equipment

Dr. Steven M. Thomas

OakBend Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of the newest breast imaging equipment to their renowned “Cancer Surgery Prevention Program.”  This highly sophisticated and intensive patient apparatus has a 98% rating for scoping out and then eliminating most cancers,  Plus, now everything can be done in-house, right at OakBend, without the need to go to various facilities for exams, results, and then surgery, if necessary. Overseeing this state-of-the-art program will be the esteemed […]

OakBend Medical Center Celebrates 14th Annual Crawfish Boil for Employee Appreciation

On Thursday, May 12th, OakBend Medical Center celebrated its 14th Annual Crawfish Boil in appreciation for all of the workers from all of their healthcare facilities. After missing two years due to COVID restrictions, the annual crawfish boil was back in full swing. Fourteen years ago, OakBend Medical Center first started this event with only three tables and 400 pounds of crawfish. This year, in 2022, a volunteer team of 18 chefs prepared over 1800 pounds […]

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hosts Roundtable with Harris County and Houston Elected Officials and Faith Leaders to Address the Region’s Alarming Black Maternal Death Rate

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Region 6 Regional Director, Sima Ladjevardian, and HHS’ The Partnership Center Director, Reverend Dr. Que English, will convene faith leaders for the Faith + Works Black Maternal Health Community Conversation and Call to Action from 10:00am-12:00pm at Texas Southern University. Participants will include U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, maternal health experts, federal partners, and community […]

Does Indianapolis have residential drug rehab centers?

At some point in your life, you might need to ask yourself whether there’s a drug rehab center located near you that can help with addiction and mental health.  Most large cities have several rehab options, and you’ll want to choose carefully.  The best rehab centers will set up a treatment plan that includes a tailored program for your addiction, resources for other mental health struggles, and a community atmosphere that you can trust. Here […]

Take Care of Yourself: Tips to Help You Stay Healthy and Beautiful

Staying healthy is important for both your body and mind. You’ll be more productive at work, have more energy to do the things you love outside of work, and feel better overall when you take care of yourself. Taking a little time each day for self-care can help us stay sharp and productive both mentally and emotionally. Here are some of the things you can do to take care of yourself. Eat a Healthy Food […]

The Do’s and Don’ts of Caring for Your Elderly Parents

Are you considering taking care of your parents from home but don’t really know how to do this? Do you want to know what you should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes to caring for your elderly parents? Let’s face it, when our elderly parents start to need more help taking care of themselves, it can be difficult both emotionally and physically. Not only are we suddenly tasked with caring for someone who has […]

OakBend Medical Center Plants Tree in Remembrance of Ann Council

On Tuesday, May 17th, OakBend Medical Center planted a tree in remembrance of Ann Council.  Anna Mae (Ann) Covell Council, 85, of Richmond, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 24, 2021.  It was at Sam Houston State University where she met the love of her life Jeff Council and the two were married in August of 1959   Jeff has served on the OakBend Medical Center’s board of directors since 1981 and has been one of […]

Tobiuo Sushi & Bar Curates Luxe Dessert Box To Benefit Asian Mental Health Collective

Katy Sushi Spot’s Rising Star Pastry Chef, Jio Dingayan, Creates Sweets Set for a Cause To honor both Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) and Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Chef Jio Dingayan, the talent behind Tobiuo Sushi & Bar’s extraordinary pastry program, has created a limited-time dessert box featuring exquisite treats, and 20 percent of sales will benefit the Asian Mental Health Collective‘s efforts to normalize and destigmatize mental health within the Asian […]

How Do Mitragyna Javanica And Kratom Differ?

Mitragyna speciosa, the botanical name for kratom, is becoming more popular in the United States, although it’s still a very obscure term. Even so, it’s a lot more popular than some of its ancestors. Nevertheless, Mitragyna javanica, a kratom relative, is attracting increasing interest these days. While both kratom and L-theanine have their advantages and disadvantages, in this post we’ll explain how they stack up against each other to help you decide which is best […]