OakBend Medical Center is a non-profit community hospital that is doing its part to spread the word that women should stop drinking alcohol BEFORE even TRYING to get pregnant. They’re taking the message and prevention plan beyond the billboards. This campaign is a powerful partnership between OakBend Medical Center, The Arc and Clear Channel.
“The purpose is to educate healthcare professionals that no alcohol is appropriate in the course of pregnancy. We believe that providers and health care professionals are the most powerful representatives, who can educate folks on the issues that they face during pregnancy. We believe that healthcare settings, like a clinic, outreach program, hospital, or health fair can convey this info!”
OakBend Medical Center is also known to have the most advanced neonatal intensive care unit or NICU in Fort Bend County. Medical experts at the facility care for infants at 28 weeks gestational age.
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