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Cancer Centers of SWOK receive award
The Cancer Centers of SWOK has received an award for their contribution and support of their nursing staff. It's an award that showcases the Centers dedication to providing the best possible care. Robin Lewis is the Director of Nursing at the cancer center in Lawton....
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Cancer Centers of SWOK receive award
The Cancer Centers of SWOK has received an award for their contribution and support of their nursing staff. It's an award that showcases the Centers dedication to providing the best possible care. Robin Lewis is the Director of Nursing at the cancer center in Lawton....
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Spirit of Survival kickoff starting soon
It's hard to believe that it's already time for the spirit of survival kickoff! It’s the 14th year for the race that benefits the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma. “We’ll have hamburgers and hot dogs,” said Lane Hooton, Chief Operating officer of the Cancer...
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McMahon Tomlinson Nursing & Rehab Center long term care
The McMahon Tomlinson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers long term care. The residents and staff say they are all like family there. Hazel Lee Fitch was a resident at the McMahon Tomlinson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for several months until her passing in...
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Teens volunteer at hospital during summer vacation
Summertime usually means kids out enjoying their break from school and work, but not for some local teenagers who are volunteering to help others during their summer vacation. It's through a program called volunteens, at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. Pooja Velury...
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Therapists work with patients in Skilled Unit
The McMahon Tomlinson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center skilled unit is for patients who need short term care and rehab. Jerry Boucher developed skin cancer a few years ago and underwent immunotherapy. He experienced some pretty bad side effects that landed him at the...
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CMV infection can affect any pregnant woman
According to the national CMV website, congenital cytomegalovirus is the most common viral infection, and the leading non-genetic cause of hearing loss, that infants are born with in the United States. Every pregnant woman is at risk of getting it. But only 9% of...
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National EMS Week
National EMS Week was May 19-25th. It was a week to celebrate EMS workers and the important job they have in our communities. EMS week is a week dedicated to first responders to help recognize their sacrifices, dedication, and hard work. "It's a week in May...
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