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Living with peripheral artery disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease or PAD is a dangerous and sometimes even life-threatening condition where arteries experience a reduction in blood flow. The disease affects more than 3 million people in the U.S. every year, and cardiologists like Dr. Eugen Ivan at the...
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What do intensivists & hospitalists do
The care team provides 24-hour care to patients experiencing severe or life-threatening injuries or illnesses in the ICU. And if you ever step foot in the one at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, you’re likely to meet either Dr. Dave, a hospitalist who’s been at CCMH...
Recognizing Heat Illness in Kids
We as adults know when the heat is giving us problems. In fact, we can typically recognize the symptoms early on. But for kids, it can be a little bit harder to tell. Heat-related illnesses are when the body gets overheated from fevers or being outside. Typically,...
Back to school vaccines
Before your child can sit down in class for the new school year, they have to receive their back-to-school vaccine. Dr. Flor Guerengomba explained ages four and up are eligible to get their shots, children and it’s important for all ages to get up to date with their...
24/7 Pharmacy opens at CCMH
The new 24/7 pharmacy is located in the ER at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, and it will serve all community members even if they aren’t a patient. “If you’re leaving the ER or rapid access clinic after hours and you don’t want to worry about where to pick up your...
12th annual Tomato Festival
The 12th annual Tomato festival in Lawton is kicking off soon. Did you know tomatoes can help stop inflammation, boost your immune system, and even stop blood clots? According to Dr. Legako, a retired CCMH Pediatrician and the founder of the Lawton Farmer’s Market,...
Breast cancer & healing through art
Each year 264,000 women are diagnosed with Breast cancer, which can leave many feeling confused and sometimes alone. But one local photographer plans to eradicate those feelings through a new mural that’s set to be unveiled at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. “Art...
Parkinson’s survivors box against disease
It’s still Parkinson’s disease awareness month... and today we’re taking a look at how local survivors are beating the odds by using their muscles. According to the National Institutes of Health, Almost 500,000 Americans live with Parkinson's Disease, which is a...