Parkinson’s survivors box against disease

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...
Parkinson’s survivors box against disease

CCMH holds active shooter training for staff

Comanche County Memorial Hospital held a three-day active shooter training for their staff. Heather Love, the administrative director of quality, safety, risk, and education at CCMH, said they held this because they knew they needed to do more to prepare for an active...
Parkinson’s survivors box against disease

Fall Prevention Awareness Week underway

Fall Prevention Awareness Week is underway. The National Council on Aging says falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults. The CDC reports that in 2019, falls caused over 34 thousand deaths among adults 65 and older and more than 3...
Parkinson’s survivors box against disease

CCMH to start AUA program

A new program is coming to Comanche County Memorial Hospital that will allow those interested to earn while learning from CCMH educators and hopefully start their career in the medical field. This Advanced Unlicensed Assistant program is the first of its kind in a...