by Medwatch 7 | May 4, 2020 | Medwatch 7, Stroke
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, every 40 seconds, somebody in the United States has a stroke, and every four minutes somebody dies from a stroke. So, knowing what to do if you or a loved one is having a stroke is important. That’s why May...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 17, 2020 | Medwatch 7
Comanche County Memorial Hospital is now part of the Mayo Clinic’s nationwide trial to see if convalescent plasma can be used to treat patients with COVID-19. The Chief Medical Officer at Comanche County Memorial Hospital says convalescent plasma is one...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 15, 2020 | Medwatch 7
State health experts anticipate coronavirus cases to peak in Oklahoma later this month, so Comanche County Memorial Hospital is preparing to treat more COVID-19 patients. The hospital wants to be ready for any medical situation a patient may have from the birth of a...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 13, 2020 | Medwatch 7
The coronavirus has changed how we live our lives, and it’s also reminding us how important our health care workers are. COVID-19 patients, or people with COVID-19 symptoms, are staying in two areas of Comanche County Memorial Hospital when they’re...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 8, 2020 | Medwatch 7
Health care professionals are our heroes during this pandemic. Nurses at Comanche County Memorial Hospital have stepped up like never before to help patients with the deadly coronavirus. Melissa Alvillar, the director of nursing operations at CCMH, said they’ve made...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 6, 2020 | Medwatch 7, Wound care
Foot ulcers can send you to the doctor, but if not treated, it can lead to an amputation, which is why taking care of your feet is important. April is Foot Health Awareness Month, and according to foot.com, most Americans log 75,000 miles on their feet by the time...
