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Medwatch: Head and neck cancers and the importance of screening
KSWO 7News | Breaking News, Weather and Sports LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - Head and neck cancers make up about 3 percent of cancers, and about 65 thousand cases are diagnosed each year. Doctor's say the earlier the cancer is detected the better chance you have of surviving...
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Medwatch: Head and neck cancers and the importance of screening
KSWO 7News | Breaking News, Weather and Sports LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - Head and neck cancers make up about 3 percent of cancers, and about 65 thousand cases are diagnosed each year. Doctor's say the earlier the cancer is detected the better chance you have of surviving...
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MEDWATCH: How to prevent heart disease
MEDWATCH: How to prevent heart disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year, that's 1 in every 4 deaths. Heart disease remains the...
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MedWatch- CCMH Cardiac Rehabilitation program
MedWatch- CCMH Cardiac Rehabilitation program from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Heart attacks take a hard hit on your body, and often times can leave you with pain, shortness of breath, and difficulty with movement. Thanks to Comanche County Memorial...
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Medwatch – Aspirin: Friend of Foe?
Medwatch Aspirin Friend or Foe from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, Ok (RNN Texoma) - February is heart month, and doctor's at Comanche County Memorial Hospital wants you to know just how to keep your heart healthy. We've heard about how aspirin can help prevent...
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MedWatch- Preventing the spread of flu
MedWatch- Preventing the spread of flu from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The flu is widespread across the nation, but especially in Oklahoma. We've seen schools all over our area closing to help prevent the spread. Doctors fear people aren't taking the...
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MedWatch- It’s time to kick the smoking habit
MedWatch- It’s time to kick the smoking habit from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- “Time to kick the smoking habit Oklahoma” -- That's what state health officials want us to know as they launched their "OK to quit" campaign. Tobacco is the number one...
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MedWatch- Flu shots keep you healthy for the holidays
MedWatch- Flu shots keep you healthy for the holidays from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- With flu season here, Comanche County Memorial Hospital is encouraging people to get their flu shot. Doctors say it's a great way to stay healthy for the holidays....
read moreA Journal of the American Medical Association study shows a 12 percent increase in fatal crashes on April 20th. OHP said if you smoke marijuana or cannabis don’t get behind the wheel because most troopers and officers are drug recognition experts.
Law enforcement agencies step up patrol for EndDUI 420 Campaign
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Over 20 law enforcement agencies from local, county, and state departments are participating in the EndDUI 420 campaign that started on Friday.