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# Medwatch 7

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- [Peripheral Artery Disease could cost you an arm or leg](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/peripheral-artery-disease-could-cost-you-an-arm-or-leg/) - Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD, is common, but it could have serious consequences on your body. Peripheral Artery Disease happens when your arteries narrow, usually due to fatty plaque buildup. PAD can happen in any blood vessel, but it most commonly affects the legs rather than the arms. That reduced blood flow can have an
- [Cardio rehab at Memorial Health offers people with heart conditions a new lease on life](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/cardio-rehab-at-memorial-health-offers-people-with-heart-conditions-a-new-lease-on-life/) - Working out is great for your heart, but if you have a heart condition, it can be risky. Memorial Health’s Cardio Rehab Center aims to eliminate that risk. If you need a workout buddy, Memorial Health’s Cardio Rehab Center offers EKG-monitored workouts to those who may not be able to safely exercise at home, like
- [What you need to know about aortic stenosis](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-aortic-stenosis/) - Aortic stenosis is a serious, progressive heart valve disease that mostly affects people over 80, though symptoms can appear as early as your 50s or 60s. Dr. Ahmed Elkaryoni, a cardiologist at Memorial Health, explains what it is. “There are four valves in the heart, okay,” he said, “There are two on the right side
- [Reaching where an angiogram can’t: how Memorial Health treats unseen heart issues](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/reaching-where-an-angiogram-cant-how-memorial-health-treats-unseen-heart-issues/) - If you have unexplained chest pains, shortness of breath or other heart-related problems, but your angiogram says your heart looks fine, new technology at Memorial Health’s Heart and Vascular Center may have the answer you need. Angiograms are a useful tool for detecting narrow spots and blockages in your blood vessels, but Dr. Jagjit “Jags”
- [Memorial Health’s PERT team puts all hands on deck to treat pulmonary emboli](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/memorial-healths-pert-team-puts-all-hands-on-deck-to-treat-pulmonary-emboli/) - A pulmonary embolism can kill you swiftly, which is why it’s important to get it treated as soon as possible. That’s why Memorial Health’s PERT Team is offering quick, local treatment, which can be life-saving for patients who can’t afford to travel for treatment. The heart and lungs work together to oxygenate blood and deliver
- [Staying safe inside and outside during winter weather](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/staying-safe-inside-and-outside-during-winter-weather/) - Oklahoma isn’t exactly known for its snow and ice, and while the landscape is pretty, those who aren’t used to this kind of weather can find themselves in danger both inside and outside. Car crashes, frostbite, fires and more are some of the dangers emergency workers with Memorial Health EMS say people can encounter during
- [Protecting your family from the flu](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/protecting-your-family-from-the-flu/) - Flu levels are the highest they’ve been in 25 years, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we’ve already seen nine pediatric deaths during this flu season alone. That’s why one pediatric physician with Memorial Health, Dr. Nabeela Asma, stresses that it’s important to protect your family from the flu now, more
- [Mental health care for kids to adults at Memorial Health Behavioral Health Center](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/mental-health-care-for-kids-to-adults-at-memorial-health-behavioral-health-center/) - Your brain needs just as much care as your body. That’s why Memorial Health’s Behavioral Health Center strives to help people struggling with their mental health in the community and beyond. Almost all ages are welcome to receive mental health care at the center. Dr. Ethan Lindsey, a psychiatrist at Memorial Health, said the facility
- [Minimally invasive procedure helps patients with aortic stenosis live longer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/minimally-invasive-procedure-helps-patients-with-aortic-stenosis-live-longer/) - Aortic stenosis is when the heart’s main valve becomes stiff and narrowed, making it harder for blood to flow to the rest of the body. When it becomes severe, it can lead to life-threatening complications, even sudden cardiac death. That’s why treatment is so important. Memorial Health will soon offer a new, less invasive option
- [Lawton Community Health Center’s Southcare Clinic tears down language barriers for Spanish Speaking patients](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/lawton-community-health-centers-southcare-clinic-tears-down-language-barriers-for-spanish-speaking-patients/) - For many non-English speakers, getting access to health care comes with barriers, but Lawton Community Health Center’s Southcare Clinic is helping their patients overcome those. The clinic sees a lot of patients from young to old, providing a wide array of services, like primary care, sick visits, and more. One service that makes them stand
- [Tips to stay healthy during the holidays](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tips-to-stay-healthy-during-the-holidays/) - Staying hydrated, a bit of moderation, and paying attention to your needs can help you avoid feeling bogged down after a holiday feast. The holidays are a time to indulge in your favorites, like ham, mashed potatoes, cookies and some others. However, with all of that good food around you, it can be really easy
- [Neurosurgeon introduces minimally invasive spine procedures to CCMH](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/neurosurgeon-introduces-minimally-invasive-spine-procedures-to-ccmh/) - A neurosurgeon at Comanche County Memorial Hospital is introducing two procedures to the hospital and the area to help patients dealing with back pain. Dr. Christopher Neumann, a neurosurgeon, said people with compression fractures in their spine can benefit from a procedure called Kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive treatment to quickly relieve the pain. Around 700,000
- [Former NICU patients return to celebrate with life-saving nurses](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/former-nicu-patients-return-to-celebrate-with-life-saving-nurses/) - Six years ago, Stephanie fought for her life in the NICU. Now, she and other NICU babies are celebrating with the nurses who saved them. Premature babies born at the hospital can stay locally if they’re born at 32 weeks or more. This allows families to stay close to their support system while in the
- [Cycling club prepares for Spirit of Survival bike race](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/cycling-club-prepares-for-spirit-of-survival-bike-race/) - The Spirit of Survival’s Bike Race is on Saturday, Oct. 4, with the walking and running events taking place on Sunday, Oct. 5. Registration is open until the events begin. The Spirit of Survival is a cherished event in the community, which raises money for the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma and their patients. Angelina
- [Open Streets hopes to inspire life-long love of fitness](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/open-streets-hopes-to-inspire-life-long-love-of-fitness/) - Cooler weather outside makes playing outside as a family easier for longer periods of time. Open Streets in Lawton is hoping to encourage families to go outside and give them ideas on how they can play together. Sandy Foster, the program director for Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s Healthy Living TSET program, says spending time outside
- [Getting kids ready for the start of school](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/getting-kids-ready-for-the-start-of-school/) - The start of school is just weeks away for students across Oklahoma, and now is the time for parents and caregivers to be ready for the upcoming school year. Summer is the time of fun in the sun, where bedtimes are relaxed or done away with altogether, but as the start of school gets closer
- [How the foundation benefits CCMH and the community](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/how-the-foundation-benefits-ccmh-and-the-community/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s Foundation has been able to fund numerous projects over the years that benefit patients, staff, and the community. Sandy Foster, the manager of the Comanche County Memorial Hospital Foundation, said the group helps purchase technology and equipment to help patients, and it also supports nurses to further their education. “We are
- [Registration underway for Spirit of Survival](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/registration-underway-for-spirit-of-survival/) - Registration is now open for the 2025 Spirit of Survival, taking place on the first weekend of October. The annual event is hosted by the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma and raises money for cancer research and to help patients in Southwest Oklahoma needing assistance with their cancer treatment. This year’s race is going to
- [14th annual Tomato Festival soon to return, highlighting health benefits](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/14th-annual-tomato-festival-soon-to-return-highlighting-health-benefits/) - An event that encourages healthy eating and moving is happening on July 11 and July 12 at the Lawton Farmers Market. The annual Tomato Festival, which is in part sponsored by Comanche County Memorial Hospital, brings the community together for a fun day of competition and tomatoes. The 14th annual tomato festival brings the community
- [Wound Care Center receives awards for patient care and satisfaction](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/wound-care-center-receives-awards-for-patient-care-and-satisfaction-2/) - June is Wound Care Awareness Month. An official with Comanche County Memorial Hospital Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine said they treat many patients with diabetes or venous leg ulcers and get wounds that just won’t heal on their own. Angela Shelton, the program director at Comanche County Memorial Hospital Center for Wound Care
- [Wound Care Center receives awards for patient care and satisfaction](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/wound-care-center-receives-awards-for-patient-care-and-satisfaction/) - June is Wound Care Awareness Month. An official with Comanche County Memorial Hospital Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine said they treat many patients with diabetes or venous leg ulcers and get wounds that just won’t heal on their own. Angela Shelton, the program director at Comanche County Memorial Hospital Center for Wound Care
- [CCMH celebrates 3,000 surgeries with robot](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-celebrates-3000-surgeries-with-robot/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital is celebrating 3,000 surgeries with the Da Vinci Robot. The robot is used by general surgery and Obstetrics & Gynecology at CCMH for a number of different procedures. Dr. Michael Sawyer, a General Surgeon at CCMH, said most abdominal surgeries can be done with it. “I think it’s a great move
- [Students learn about health careers during camp](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/students-learn-about-health-careers-during-camp/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital is offering a summer camp P.U.L.S.E. program for teenagers this summer. P.U.L.S.E. stands for Professionals Uniting with Learners in Science and Education. This is a change to their annual volunteen program, which they offer every summer to introduce students to different career fields. Heather Love, the administrative director of quality, safety,
- [Orthopedic Surgery Department celebrates zero infections and complications in 2024](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/orthopedic-surgery-department-celebrates-zero-infections-and-complications-in-2024/) - Memorial Medical Group’s Orthopedic Surgery department is celebrating a zero-infection and complication rate in 2024. Dianna Marin, Orthopedic Coordinator at CCMH, said the Orthopedic Surgery department performs 250 to 300 total knee and hip joint replacements annually. “They’re able now to get very high-quality care,” she said. “We use robotic surgeries here, so you have
- [CCMH to upgrade medical record system](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-to-upgrade-medical-record-system/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital is in the process of upgrading and changing its medical record systems. Once the upgrade is complete, the hospital, its providers, and specialists will be under one system. Dr. Scott Michener, Chief Medical Officer at CCMH, said right now the hospital and those under the memorial network are working under five
- [Memorial EMS workers honored during EMS week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/memorial-ems-workers-honored-during-ems-week/) - This EMS week, Comanche County Memorial Hospital is honoring staff members who went above and beyond this past year. Jamie Hennessey, a paramedic with CCMH EMS who has worked there for 25 years, was named one of the hospital’s paramedics of the year. She says the people she works with every day in the ambulance
- [CCMH employees celebrated during hospital week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-employees-celebrated-during-hospital-week/) - Hospital Week: a time for everyone who works at hospitals to be celebrated and thanked for everything they do for their community, just wrapped up. During Hospital Week, Comanche County Memorial Hospital hosted a number of different events to show their appreciation. “We’re all here for the same mission,” said David Lyon, the Radiology Director
- [Neurosurgeon expands technology use at CCMH after arrival](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/neurosurgeon-expands-technology-use-at-ccmh-after-arrival/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital recently welcomed a new neurosurgeon to their team who is passionate about using the latest technology to help him be as precise as he can be in the operating room. Dr. Christopher Neumann said he was working at a hospital as a secretary when he met a neurosurgeon and got to
- [Knowing the symptoms of a stroke](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/knowing-the-symptoms-of-a-stroke/) - In the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. Comanche County Memorial Hospital recently held a stroke screening so people could know their risks. “We have an EKG that we’re checking for atrial fibrillation here,” said Rachel Talley, Stroke Clinical Coordinator at CCMH. “We’re doing blood pressure. There’s an option to draw labs
- [Making end-of-life decisions now helps family members later](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/making-end-of-life-decisions-now-helps-family-members-later/) - Trying to know what your loved one wants when they’re in the hospital, unable to speak, is hard, which is why Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s Chaplain Paul Gore said you need to have those conversations and documents filled out beforehand. He said the question in the ICU after a patient reaches a certain point is
- [Cancer Centers of SWOK to hold free skin cancer screenings](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/cancer-centers-of-swok-to-hold-free-skin-cancer-screenings/) - 20% of Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. So, taking care of you and your family’s skin while outdoors is important. Dr. Gabriel Vidal, radiation oncologist at the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma, said everyone living in Oklahoma is exposed to the sun, especially those who work
- [Mother encourages organ donation after daughter’s donation allows multiple to live](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/mother-encourages-organ-donation-after-daughters-donation-allows-multiple-to-live/) - Giving the gift of life through organ donation is not an easy decision. April is Organ and Tissue Donation awareness month and Comanche County Memorial Hospital with LifeShare Oklahoma is remembering the seven donors and celebrating the selfless act they did to save 18 lives. Larissa Krusinsky and her husband made the decision to donate
- [Local podiatrist speaks on foot and ankle health](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/local-podiatrist-speaks-on-foot-and-ankle-health/) - April is Foot Health Awareness Month, so we spoke with a local podiatrist about keeping your feet and ankles healthy as we head into spring and summer. Dr. Scott Kochenower, a podiatrist at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, said your foot and ankle are a complex part of the body because there are several bones and
- [Open Streets to teach kids about eating healthy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/open-streets-to-teach-kids-about-eating-healthy/) - Open Streets, an event that encourages families to get outside together while promoting health and wellness, is happening on Saturday in Lawton on C Avenue. Sandy Foster, with Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s TSET Healthy Living Program, said the event has been doing great since it was brought back last year, and loves the family-friendly space
- [Cancer Centers of SWOK offering free colorectal cancer screening tests](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/cancer-centers-of-swok-offering-free-colorectal-cancer-screening-tests/) - Colorectal cancer is expected to cause more than 50,000 deaths in the United States this year, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). This is why doctors urge people to get screened for when it comes time. While ACS says the number of diagnosed cases has been going down since the 80s, they, along with
- [‘The worry is that this could be just the beginning’: As measles cases rise, so do concerns](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/the-worry-is-that-this-could-be-just-the-beginning-as-measles-cases-rise-so-do-concerns/) - 25 years ago, officials in the United States considered measles eliminated from the country, but that is no longer the case. The CDC reports in the first two months of the year, there have been 164 confirmed cases. “I remember thinking, ‘I’ll never, ever have to think or worry about measles,’ and now here it
- [CCMH holds health care fair](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-holds-health-care-fair/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital is using its simulation center to help people who aren’t in the healthcare field get a better idea of what it’s like in hopes of inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals. The hospital recently held a health care fair in the simulation center where people can learn about different health
- [CCMH welcomes new general surgeon](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-welcomes-new-general-surgeon/) - A passion for health care in rural areas is one of the many things that brought a new surgeon to Comanche County Memorial Hospital after becoming a doctor. Dr. Connor Wilkinson is the newest General Surgeon at the hospital. The Oklahoma native attended the University of Oklahoma and did his training there until he went
- [Woman receives courage award following stroke](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/woman-receives-courage-award-following-stroke/) - Learning how to walk and talk again can be a challenge after a stroke, but one Lawton woman is sharing her journey and encouraging others while finding herself again. June 7th of 2023 is a date Beth Pottle is always going to remember because that’s the day she had a stroke. “It was a hemorrhagic
- [Making the right choice on going to the ER or Urgent Treatment Center](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/making-the-right-choice-on-going-to-the-er-or-urgent-treatment-center/) - Nearly 1,800 people go to the emergency room every single day in Oklahoma, that has been according to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority statistics for 2022, but, is that where they should be going or would it be better for them to visit an Urgent Care Center instead? Haley Wilson, 7News’ Medwatch Reporter, spoke with
- [CCMH recognized for maternity ward quality](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-recognized-for-maternity-ward-quality/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital is being recognized for their maternity care services, and how well they care for mothers and babies. From the moment a pregnant woman walks in the hospital doors, until the moment she and her family leave, they get the best care possible at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. Because of this attention
- [LCHC gets patients back on track with cancer screenings](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/lchc-gets-patients-back-on-track-with-cancer-screenings/) - Health officials with the Lawton Community Health Center are working to get people caught up on their cancer screenings. Dr. Daniel Joyce, the associate medical director of LCHC, says their data shows that there are 15,000 people behind on their cancer screenings. “Simply put, I have more patients now with cancer than I’ve ever had
- [CCMH prepares to start 10th CMT class](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-prepares-to-start-10th-cmt-class/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital is preparing to train their 10th class of Clinical Medical Technicians through their CMT program. CMTs work at the hospital or clinics and do things such as greet patients, take them to their room, get blood pressure readings, and learn what medications and issues the patient is having. The fast-paced six-week
- [Why getting the flu shot is encouraged before peak flu season is reached](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/why-getting-the-flu-shot-is-encouraged-before-peak-flu-season-is-reached/) - Flu season is upon us. It starts in October and typically lasts until March. Meagan Garibay, a Nurse Practitioner at Lawton Community Health Center, said now is the best time to get vaccinated to be protected throughout this flu season. “We start talking about it in October because that’s when all of the respiratory viruses
- [Urologist speaks on treating erectile dysfunction](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/urologist-speaks-on-treating-erectile-dysfunction/) - As men get older, they might notice changes in their health and body, one of the things commonly experienced can be erectile dysfunction. Dr. Orrenzo Snyder, a urologist at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, said there are several different reasons why it happens and what options men have. He said ED can be a common part
- [‘I’m here to help you figure this out’: diabetes educator talks about how she helps patients manage disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/im-here-to-help-you-figure-this-out-diabetes-educator-talks-about-how-she-helps-patients-manage-disease/) - A local dietitian said Type 2 Diabetes is an epidemic, and many people have diabetes but might not know it because they aren’t going to the doctor regularly. Doctors refer diabetes patients to Jan Miller, a registered dietitian. She is one of three at the Lawton Community Health Center. When Miller first meets with patients,
- [How a podiatrist helps in diabetes care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/how-a-podiatrist-helps-in-diabetes-care/) - When you think about diabetes, podiatry probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Still, a doctor at the Lawton Community Health Center said they’re an integral part of diabetes education and care. Dr. John Cauthon, a Podiatrist at LCHC, said they want to see diabetes patients early so they can prevent foot problems.
- [Screening for prostate cancer could help save lives](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/screening-for-prostate-cancer-could-help-save-lives/) - Prostate cancer typically doesn’t show symptoms until it has progressed in the later stages, which is why it’s important to get screened. “Prostate cancer affects one out of eight men in the U.S. 300,000 cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, and there can be up to 35,000 deaths from prostate cancer,” said Dr.
- [Terry Bell donation unknowingly helps great-granddaughter 13 years later](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/terry-bell-donation-unknowingly-helps-great-granddaughter-13-years-later/) - 40 weeks is how long doctors hope mothers can carry their babies, but sometimes, for medical reasons, babies need to be delivered early. Terry Bell III’s daughter was born more than five weeks early. “She was going in for a routine appointment, and I got a phone call saying, ‘we may have a baby in
- [Heart transplant recipient works with heart patients after graduating CCMH program](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/heart-transplant-recipient-works-with-heart-patients-after-graduating-ccmh-program-2/) - A group of students just graduated from Comanche County Memorial Hospital and Great Plain’s Technology Center’s Clinical Medical Technician program and are putting their knowledge to use through their new jobs. “This requires ‘your part’ is what I call it - your part
- [CCMH partners with SWOSU for clinical rotations](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-partners-with-swosu-for-clinical-rotations/) - Students going to Southwestern Oklahoma State University can now do their clinical rotations at Comanche County Memorial Hospital after the hospital and university recently signed an agreement. Melissa Alvillar, the chief nursing officer at CCMH, said this gives those needing to do clinicals a local place to go. She said some people attend SWOSU virtually
- [CCMH pharmacies allowed to accept Tricare again](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-pharmacies-allowed-to-accept-tricare-again/) - The pharmacies inside Comanche County Memorial Hospital, including Great Plains Pharmacy and their 24-hour pharmacy, can take Tricare once again. Seth Julian, the Pharmacy Manager at Great Plains Pharmacy, said a lot of their customers are either military or military-dependent. He says being able to fill the prescriptions also benefits those admitted to the hospital
- [CCMH’s specialty pharmacy receives URAC award](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmhs-specialty-pharmacy-receives-urac-award/) - The specialty pharmacy at Comanche County Memorial Hospital recently received the URAC award. They are one of five pharmacies in Oklahoma to independently get this accreditation. Michelle Coady, the Director of Specialty Pharmacy, said people go to a specialty pharmacy when they have expensive medicine and a complicated disease stage - such as cancer, multiple
- [Ways to prevent osteoporosis](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ways-to-prevent-osteoporosis/) - Roughly 10 million Americans have osteoporosis. The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation predicts the disorder will be responsible for three million fractures every year. Dr. Nilma Malik, an endocrinologist at Lawton Community Health Center, said people don’t know enough about the condition. The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation said it’s a disease that happens when
- [Spirit of Survival returning in October](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/spirit-of-survival-returning-in-october/) - The Spirit of Survival is returning after stopping due to the pandemic and wanting to make sure their patients and the community stayed healthy. For years, the Spirit of Survival brought the community together to raise money for the cancer centers of Southwest Oklahoma. The last in-person race was back in 2019. While they’re getting
- [Mourning & Meaning happening at CCMH](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/mourning-meaning-happening-at-ccmh/) - Processing the death of a loved one is hard. One thing that can help people is a grief group, but as Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s Chaplain Paul Gore said, grief groups are not utilized as much as they should be. “They’re sorta like put over here in the corner,” he said. “It’s for those people
- [What to do when experiencing urinary incontinence](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/what-to-do-when-experiencing-urinary-incontinence/) - Urinary incontinence is something that is not talked about a lot but it impacts millions of people. The National Association for Continence said more than 25 million adult Americans experience some form of urinary incontinence. Dr. Orrenzo Snyder, a Urologist at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, said urinary incontinence is when your bladder is leaky and
- [How to detect an enlarged prostate](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/how-to-detect-an-enlarged-prostate/) - An enlarged prostate is a health issue that typically starts impacting men over the age of 50. Dr. Orrenzo Snyder, a urologist at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, said men normally see a slow change and will ignore it for years. “All men are going to have an enlarging prostate. It’s just whether they’re going to
- [Man shares healing journey after amputation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/man-shares-healing-journey-after-amputation/) - The Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine is celebrating 20 years and renovating its office, but celebrations aren’t uncommon as they’re used to rejoicing as their patients hit milestones in their healing journey. Over the past 12 months, the center has seen an 88% heal rate. One patient getting treatment is Harold Taylor. He
- [Heart transplant recipient works with heart patients after graduating CCMH program](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/heart-transplant-recipient-works-with-heart-patients-after-graduating-ccmh-program/) - A group of students just graduated from Comanche County Memorial Hospital and Great Plain’s Technology Center’s Clinical Medical Technician program and are putting their knowledge to use through their new jobs. “This requires ‘your part’ is what I call it - your part
- [Healthcare Fair happening at CCMH](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/healthcare-fair-happening-at-ccmh/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital is holding a healthcare fair later this month. It’s to show people the types of jobs available in the medical field. Heather Love, the administrative director for quality, safety, risk, and education at CCMH, said the theme is “the operation game” because they want to help people, who know they want
- [CCMH’s residency program celebrates 10 years](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmhs-residency-program-celebrates-10-years/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital is celebrating 10 years of its residency program. Residents are at both CCMH’s ER and at the Family First Clinic. Once doctors complete medical school, they then have to go through a residency program to get hands-on experience before they’re allowed to practice by themselves. “It was a bit of a
- [Farmers Market prepares for upcoming Tomato Festival](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/farmers-market-prepares-for-upcoming-tomato-festival/) - The 13th annual Tomato Festival at the Lawton Farmers Market is approaching. It’s happening on Saturday, July 13th. “Why tomatoes? Well, we like to highlight the tomato because it’s one of those things that’s really southwest Oklahoma,” said Dr. Ed Legako. He said tomatoes grow well in this part of the state, and people always
- [Paramedic gives heat and water safety tips](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/paramedic-gives-heat-and-water-safety-tips/) - Summer and summertime holidays, like the Fourth of July, can be a fun time outside, but it can also be dangerous because of the hot weather and fireworks. Jamie Hennessee, a local paramedic, has tips on how to be safe. With the hot temperatures we’re seeing, Hennessee said people need to be making sure they’re
- [Becoming a volunteer at Comanche County Memorial Hospital](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/becoming-a-volunteer-at-comanche-county-memorial-hospital/) - The volunteer program at Comanche County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) started in 1988 with a handful of volunteers. This year, the team has grown to almost 105 people, who spend their time helping patients in the E.R., Cancer Center, Infusion Lab, and more. “You meet people, there are a lot of interactions, you see friends coming
- [Reducing opioid overdoses in Oklahoma amid growing crises](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/reducing-opioid-overdoses-in-oklahoma-amid-growing-crises/) - According to Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, seven years ago Oklahoma suffered around 50 fentanyl-related deaths. Within the first five months of 2023, 317 fentanyl deaths were recorded, and the exact number is still being calculated. Fentanyl seeping into communities seems to not be slowing down. In early March, The Comanche County Sheriff’s Department and
- [Faith helps pastor recover from throat cancer.](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/faith-helps-pastor-recover-from-throat-cancer/) - 13 years. That’s how long Pastor Debbie Pratt has been cancer-free. But the road to recovery wasn’t easy, In 2010, Pratt found out she had throat cancer after finding a lump on her throat during a trip to Israel. “I didn’t have a sore throat. I didn’t have any other indication other than it was
- [Open Streets returns to Lawton April 20th](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/open-streets-returns-to-lawton-april-20th/) - Lawton’s Open Streets event is back, and it’s happening April 20th! This bi-annual event started in June of 2017 and had to take a break due to the covid pandemic, but this month it’s encouraging you to get out, get active, and engage with the community in an effort to live a healthier lifestyle no
- [New method of reducing pain during surgery](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/new-method-of-reducing-pain-during-surgery/) - When a patient is diagnosed with a tumor, infection, or a degenerative condition in the brain or spine, a neurosurgeon is recommended for surgery to remove the condition. Traditional brain and spine surgery would keep a patient in the hospital for up to 3 days after surgery, with a recovery ranging anywhere from 6 weeks
- [Fixing joint pain through OMT](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/fixing-joint-pain-through-omt/) - Typically, when you need to release stress in your joints, you go to a chiropractor, but have you ever heard or thought about going to an osteopath physician or DO? Osteopaths or DOs are doctors who practice osteopathic manipulative treatment, better known as OMT, and they focus on the body, mind, and spirit. They see
- [What to do if you have a heart attack](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/what-to-do-if-you-have-a-heart-attack/) - Myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, is a medical emergency that can occur when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. Without blood, tissue loses oxygen and can eventually die. “One in three Americans die from heart problems and coronary disease, and heart attacks is a major chunk of that, ”
- [Living with peripheral artery disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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 Heart and Vascular Center at Comanche County Memorial Hospital say it can sometimes
- [Avoiding Abdominal Aneurysms](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/avoiding-abdominal-aneurysms/) - In the U.S., around 200,000 people are annually diagnosed with abdominal aneurysms, better known as the silent killer. An aneurysm is a blood-filled inflation of a blood vessel caused by the weakening of the vessel’s wall. Aneurysms develop because of the general wear and tear of blood pressure on the artery walls, called hemodynamic forces.
- [Detox service at CCMH](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/detox-service-at-ccmh/) - According to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health, Oklahoma has some of the highest substance abuse rates in the country. Here in Lawton, Comanche County Memorial Hospital has found a way to combat it by implementing a new detox program. “Detox is a way for someone who may have alcohol, benzos, opioids, and stimulants to
- [Living with hormonal imbalances](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/living-with-hormonal-imbalances/) - Endocrinologists, like Dr. Vaqar Ahmad at Lawton Community Health Care Center Southcare, are healthcare providers who treat conditions related to your hormones. These specialists can diagnose conditions like diabetes, metabolic conditions, endocrine cancers and tumors, thyroid conditions, and more. Symptoms of hormonal imbalances can include weight gain, swelling in joints, fertility issues, insomnia, and even
- [Raising children with autism & going to early evaluation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/raising-children-with-autism-going-to-early-evaluation/) - According to Autism Speaks, in the U.S., every 1 child per 30 children lives with autism. About 4 in every 100 boys and 1 per 100 girls are diagnosed every year. But what is autism? Well, there’s not a definite answer. In fact, every case is different. Autism is a developmental disorder that impacts a
- [Understanding cancer & detecting it early](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/understanding-cancer-detecting-it-early/) - According to the American Cancer Society, one in three women and one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. But, according to a new study, younger adults have received a rise in diagnosis. Research conducted by The National Cancer Institute, explained cancer cells take up the needed space and nutrients that
- [The TeamBirth initiative at CCMH](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/the-teambirth-initiative-at-ccmh/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s Women’s and Children’s Department recently announced “TeamBirth”, a new initiative to enhance the birthing experience and improve outcomes for people giving birth and their babies. They have named their team “The Dream Team” because all of their team members dream of being the best providers available to help families achieve their
- [Preventing athletic injuries with Grady Brewer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/preventing-athletic-injuries-with-grady-brewer/) - Throughout Grady Brewer’s over decade-long career, he has competed in over 50 fights, while earning 16 KO’s under his belt. Brewer also won half a million dollars from the ESPN Reality Show “The Contender,” spending that money on his gym “Bad Boys Boxing & Fitness,” which is located in Lawton, Oklahoma. Like many athletes, Grady
- [Ridding Anxiety on Joint Replacement](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ridding-anxiety-on-joint-replacement/) - The Joint Replacement Prep Class is a patient readiness empowerment program that focuses on easing the tension between patient and joint surgery while educating on the days leading up to treatment, what to expect during surgery, and post-operation care. The program takes place at Comanche County Memorial Hospital and is led by the ortho coordinator
- [Lapiplasty and how to get rid of bunions](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/lapiplasty-and-how-to-get-rid-of-bunions/) - It’s been long believed that Bunions are created by wearing “too-tight” of shoes, but did you know it’s actually a bump that’s created by a bone at the base of your big toe? Bunions happen when some of the bones in the front part of your foot move out of place, causing the joint at
- [First patient in global breast cancer trial](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/first-patient-in-global-breast-cancer-trial/) - The Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma is the first to enroll a patient in a phase 3 clinical trial that targets breast cancer. ARV 71 is a new oral pill created by Pfizer to combat breast cancer, and the oral medication works by blocking estrogen receptors in a patient. Estrogen is a hormone that is
- [Healing through friendship, a breast cancer awareness story](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/healing-through-friendship-a-breast-cancer-awareness-story/) - In the U.S., breast cancer has affected almost 240,000 women and about 2,100 men. For some, it can be difficult making it to appointments if they live alone or if they’re too sick to drive. Thankfully at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, there are drivers who can help. That drive is what led to a beautiful
- [Decreasing chances of prostate cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/decreasing-chances-of-prostate-cancer/) - According to the American Cancer Society, one man per group of eight will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Men will typically make an appointment with an oncologist like Comanche County Memorial Hospital's very own Dr. Manal Robin-Hana when trying to get tested for prostate cancer “Basically, prostate cancer is cancer in the
- [What do intensivists & hospitalists do](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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 for 15 years, or Dr. Christy Bullard, an intensivist who’s
- [Recognizing Heat Illness in Kids](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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, when your body gets hit with one, you’ll
- [Back to school vaccines](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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 shots as certain illnesses can spread quickly.
- [24/7 Pharmacy opens at CCMH](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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 medicine, they can send the
- [12th annual Tomato Festival](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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, that’s just one of the few reasons why people should come
- [Breast cancer & healing through art](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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 is universal," Kystal Britz said. Krystal Britz is a local artist and empowerment
- [Hospital & Nurse Appreciation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/hospital-nurse-appreciation/) - Since 1951, Comanche county memorial hospital has provided care, life-saving treatments, and even jobs for our community. When you walk in for your appointment it's no secret that you’ll see someone familiar. Nurses like Debrah Recklein have been at the hospital for 35 years and said they enjoy what they do, and love witnessing the
- [Minimally invasive & life saving brain operation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/minimally-invasive-life-saving-brain-operation/) - Brain tumors are abnormal growths of tissue that can either be benign or malignant, and one patient at the Comanche County Memorial Hospital had a minimally invasive and life-saving treatment. Without it, not only would he have lost his vision, but he could’ve lost his life. In the U.S., about 700,000 people live with brain
- [Anaphylaxis, the deadly allergy symptom](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/anaphylaxis-the-deadly-allergy-symptom/) - More than 20 million people in the u-s live with food allergies, but did you know around 150 to 200 people die annually from them? Food allergies are a type of immune system reaction that typically occurs right after eating a certain food. some reactions can be mild... such as slight swelling of the lips
- [Fighting Seasonal Allergies](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/fighting-seasonal-allergies/) - If you’ve been sniffling and sneezing, you’re not alone. Nearly 81 People in the U.S. suffer from seasonal allergies. Itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, congestion, and headaches are some of the symptoms that come with having seasonal allergies. Things like tree pollen, grass, mold, and even ragweed can trigger them. Dr. Aishah Mohammad, an allergist
- [Parkinson’s survivors box against disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/parkinsons-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 degenerate disease of the brain that can affect mobility due to the loss of
- [CCMH held seminar on understanding & treating addiction](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-held-seminar-on-understanding-treating-addiction/) - Addiction can come in many forms, but knowing how to treat them is the first step in winning the fight. Last night the Comanche County Memorial Hospital held an addiction seminar, hosted by Dr. Christopher Fernandez, to inform the community on the symptoms of addiction, and how to combat it. Nationally, doctors have seen an
- [Lifeshare Oklahoma & the need for organ donations](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/lifeshare-oklahoma-the-need-for-organ-donations/) - Did you know that one organ donation has the ability to save 8 people? And there’s almost 100,000 people waiting for a transplant. However a local organization is trying to help close that gap. The Comanche County Memorial Hospital held a flag raising ceremony for LifeShare Oklahoma. LifeShare Oklahoma helps connect organ donors with those
- [The CCMH Starlight unit and how to get involved](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/the-ccmh-starlight-unit-and-how-to-get-involved/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital Foundation is gearing up for their 16th annual starlight event this month, and this year The Foundation has the opportunity to auction two Blake Shelton concert tickets in Oklahoma City with a night stay at the Skirvin. CCMH is the only level 2 NICU in southwest Oklahoma. It provides care to
- [The truth behind taking aspirin for heart attacks](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/the-truth-behind-taking-aspirin-for-heart-attacks/) - While taking aspirin can be beneficial for some patients, a local cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Center in Lawton said people shouldn’t take it in hopes of preventing their first heart attack . Dr. Tom, a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Center, said heart attacks happen when plaque inside someone’s artery ruptures. “When
- [Cardiologist says it’s important to do more than just know your numbers](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/cardiologist-says-its-important-to-do-more-than-just-know-your-numbers/) - February is heart month, and while a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Center says while knowing your numbers are important, you shouldn’t stop there. Dr. Bassam Saliba, a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Center in Lawton, said you need to know your cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose, and A1C numbers because they let you
- [Four CCMH nurses start Ostomy Support Group](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/four-ccmh-nurses-start-ostomy-support-group/) - Four nurses at Comanche County Memorial Hospital have started a support group after seeing an increase in ostomy surgeries. Rebecca Lusher, a registered nurse with the enterostomal therapy group at CCMH, said over the past 10 years, there’s been an increase in ostomy surgeries. She says data shows it’s from inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal
- [CCMH holds active shooter training for staff](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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 shooter event at the hospital or within the community because they’ve seen
- [January is National Blood Donor Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/january-is-national-blood-donor-month/) - Every two seconds, someone needs blood, that’s according to Our Blood Institute. Once blood is donated, it’s then distributed to hospitals like Comanche County Memorial Hospital. Prakriti Adhikari, the Blood Bank Supervisor at CCMH, said once it arrives, they do testing on the blood and crossmatch testing to make sure that it’s safe for the
- [‘Quit Week’ hopes to convince smokers to quit](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/quit-week-hopes-to-convince-smokers-to-quit/) - January 18 is the start of “Quit Week” in Oklahoma. It’s a campaign that encourages Oklahomans across the state to quit using tobacco, for good. “We’re addicted. You know, those of us that have used tobacco, we’re addicted, and it’s hard to quit,” Sandy Foster, the program director for CCMH’s TSET healthy living program, said.
- [CCMH doctor discusses pain management tips](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-doctor-discusses-pain-management-tips/) - People who have chronic pain can visit a pain management doctor to see what’s causing it and come up with ways to treat it. Sameh Hanna, a pain management physician at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, says he treats people with neck, back, and joint problems. He says they just started treating patients with cancer. “So
- [CCMH nurses take home 7 of 16 Nurse of the Year awards](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-nurses-take-home-7-of-16-nurse-of-the-year-awards/) - Seven of the 2022 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year winners are from Comanche County Memorial Hospital. They each won in their respective categories. Melissa Alvillar, the chief nursing officer at CCMH, is one of the winners. “I think that should be telling our community that we provide excellent care here,” she said. “You’re
- [The Great American Smokeout is this week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/the-great-american-smokeout-is-this-week/) - Smoking isn’t something people plan on getting addicted to, but it happens. The CDC reports 30.8 million adults currently smoke cigarettes. There are different things to help people kick the habit, including the Great American Smokeout, which is happening this Thursday. Sandy Foster, the program director for CCMH’s healthy living program, said it’s a national
- [Why increasing folic acid levels is important during pregnancy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/why-increasing-folic-acid-levels-is-important-during-pregnancy/) - We know pregnant women are supposed to take prenatal vitamins, but have you ever thought about why? Dr. Robert Behrmann, an OBGYN at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, said folic acid, which is in prenatal vitamins, is extremely important during the early stages of pregnancy when the major organs are forming. “It helps prevent certain birth
- [Students learn about CCMH’s surgical robot](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/students-learn-about-ccmhs-surgical-robot/) - Learning is easier when you can get hands-on experience or you can see what you’re learning about, and that’s just what Surgical Technology students at Great Plains Technology Center got at Comanche County Memorial Hospital recently. Students got to learn how the robot at CCMH works, how to properly drape it before surgery and how
- [CCMH host first NICU reunion post pandemic](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-host-first-nicu-reunion-post-pandemic/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital takes care of 200 to 250 NICU babies every year, according to the Medical Director for the NICU. CCMH hosted their first NICU reunion since COVID, so parents, doctors, nurses, and the kiddos could finally see each other again. Dr. Abhishek Makkar, the Medical Director for the NICU at CCMH, said
- [23 nurses named March of Dimes finalist](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/23-nurses-named-march-of-dimes-finalist/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital has 23 nurses as March of Dimes finalists in 12 different categories this year. Melissa Alvillar, the Chief Nursing Officer at CCMH, said this is the most they’ve ever had, and it’s the most from one hospital. The nurse of the year event happens every year to honor nurses and raise
- [What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/what-is-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-2/) - As many as 5 million women in the United States suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. The Mayo Clinic said it’s a hormonal issue which happens during the reproductive years. It’s also one of the most common causes of infertility. Dr. Jose Meza, the Medical Staff President at CCMH and an OB/GYN, said the exact cause
- [Families memorialize children with butterflies](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/families-memorialize-children-with-butterflies/) - October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and Comanche County Memorial Hospital wants families to know they aren’t alone and there is support. Tonya Defoor, a board-certified lactation consultant, said a remembrance tree is set up by the cafeteria each year for anyone who wants to hang up a butterfly in honor of the
- [Pallative Care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/pallative-care/) - A local doctor works to help patients keep their pain in check as they live with a disease that can’t be cured or have a condition that doctors are working on curing. He says palliative care can help mitigate the symptoms to make their lives a little bit better. Dr. Richard Brittingham, an internal medicine
- [What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/what-is-polycystic-ovary-syndrome/) - As many as 5 million women in the United States suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. The Mayo Clinic said it’s a hormonal issue which happens during the reproductive years. It’s also one of the most common causes of infertility. Dr. Jose Meza, the Medical Staff President at CCMH and an OB/GYN, said the exact cause
- [CCMH’s Fast Track approach for breast cancer treatment](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmhs-fast-track-approach-for-breast-cancer-treatment/) - A team at Comanche County Memorial Hospital and the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma work together to give patients the quickest and most comprehensive plan once someone has an abnormal screening for breast cancer. Dr. Manal Robin, an oncologist at CCMH, said they spent years coming up with a Fast Track plan for breast cancer
- [Bikers and Bras battles breast cancer for 2nd year](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/bikers-and-bras-battles-breast-cancer-for-2nd-year/) - An event that’s held every year to benefit the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma and the patients undergoing treatment is scheduled for Saturday, October 15. Bikers and Bras started in 2020, and every year since it started, Caroline Receveur has been participating to support women who are fighting the disease. “I want to be there
- [World Heart Day is later this week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/world-heart-day-is-later-this-week/) - World Heart Day is right around the corner, and medical professionals want you to look at ways you can improve your heart health. According to the latest data from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, heart disease is the leading cause of death in Oklahoma, accounting for 1 in 4 deaths. Juanita Neeley, the clinic
- [The fight against Alzheimer’s continues](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/the-fight-against-alzheimers-continues/) - Around 5.8 million people 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in the United States, according to the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Luis Reina, neurologist at CCMH, said the disease causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. “The spinal fluid on the surface of the brain and internally in the deep part of
- [Fall Prevention Awareness Week underway](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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 million visits to the ER for older adults. After
- [CCMH celebrates new Perinatal Certification](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-celebrates-new-perinatal-certification/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital is celebrating after they received a National award for offering quality care to both mothers and newborns. They’re the second in the state to earn Perinatal Certification from The Joint Commission, and the first to have both the certification and designation as a baby-friendly hospital. Paula Griffith, the director of women
- [Why newborn screenings are needed](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/why-newborn-screenings-are-needed/) - Within hours of babies being born, tests are done to detect things that aren’t noticeable at birth to make sure they’re healthy. Connie Bond, the Nurse Manager at CCMH, said they do three types of screenings at the hospital. She said the tests look for things that can lead to developmental delays or even death
- [September is Sepsis Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/september-is-sepsis-awareness-month-2/) - September is Sepsis Awareness Month both at the state and national levels. The CDC said sepsis killed over 200,000 people in the United States in 2019. What starts as an infection can turn into sepsis. The CDC reports that sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. Haylee Peterpaul, the sepsis coordinator at CCMH,
- [CCMH receives award from American Heart Association](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-receives-award-from-american-heart-association/) - A little over a year ago, Comanche County Memorial Hospital changed how they were doing CPR training. Following that change, they got recognized by the American Heart Association for their efforts. Christopher Reyes, the Performance Improvement Coordinator at CCMH, said to get the “Get With the Guidelines Resuscitation” silver award, they had to meet certain
- [The importance of preventing childhood obesity](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/the-importance-of-preventing-childhood-obesity/) - Obesity has been on the rise for decades. A local pediatrician at the Lawton Community Health Center said it’s gone up even more during the pandemic. According to Shape Your Future OK, Oklahoma has the 4th worst obesity rate in the nation. They report that 1/3 of kids between the ages of 10 to 17
- [CCMH to start AUA program](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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 hospital setting in SW Oklahoma. Sonja McInnis, a clinical educator at
- [Volunteens at CCMH learn about decontamination room](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/volunteens-at-ccmh-learn-about-decontamination-room/) - Student volunteers at Comanche County Memorial Hospital this summer got to see an area of the hospital many people haven’t seen before. Not only did they get to see the room where people go to get sprayed off if they’re exposed to hazardous materials, but they also got to suit up and go through a
- [11th annual Tomato Festival to be held at new location](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/11th-annual-tomato-festival-to-be-held-at-new-location/) - The 11th annual tomato festival, which is put on every year by the Lawton Farmers Market, is less than a month away. This is the first year its being held it at their new location off 4th street. “We’re so excited that our new building is ready this year,” said Dr. Edward Legako, the president
- [Event to get families moving together is happening Saturday](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/event-to-get-families-moving-together-is-happening-saturday/) - An event that encourages families to get outside and get moving together is happening Saturday, June 18th. Fit Kids of Southwest Oklahoma, along with multiple other groups, like CCMH’s TSET Healthy Living Program, is working together to put on Southwest Oklahoma Trails Fest for the first time. “Trails fest is really an opportunity for us
- [May is National Stroke Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/may-is-national-stroke-awareness-month/) - On average, between 30 to 40 people go to Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s ER every month because of a stroke or stroke-like symptoms. While we were filming this story about strokes, ER staff had to jump into action because they were notified of a code stroke. When they heard that, a timer was started. Doctor
- [CCMH about to start classes for its Clinical Medical Technician program](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-about-to-start-classes-for-its-clinical-medical-technician-program/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s new Clinical Medical Technician or CMT program is about to start its second set of classes and is accepting applications. The hospital decided to start this program that trains their medical assistants about a year ago. Julie Parkinson, the administrative director of specialty physician services, said it started after losing a
- [CCMH Adds to Their Neurosurgery Team](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-adds-to-their-neurosurgery-team/) - LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital recently added to its team of Neurosurgeons that specializes in treatments for the brain, spine, and nerves. Dr. John Roufail said his first surgery at CCMH was removing a large brain tumor that was about the size of an orange. “I always will remember this case because
- [CCMH offers new procedure to treat uterine fibroids](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-offers-new-procedure-to-treat-uterine-fibroids/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s OB-GYN clinic is the only place in southwest Oklahoma offering a new procedure that provides relief for women suffering from uterine fibroids. Dr. Jose Meza, the Chief of OB at CCMH, said it’s called the Acessa procedure. It’s a minimally invasive and uterine-sparing treatment alternative. “It allows us to treat the
- [Therapy dogs lift spirits during hospital visits](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/therapy-dogs-lift-spirits-during-hospital-visits/) - Paws with Love Therapy Dogs visit Comanche County Memorial Hospital multiple times a week to bring smiles to patients and those working at the hospital. They’re celebrated for everything they do on National Therapy Pet Day, which is April 30th. Leann Legako, a founding member and board member of the group, said they make visits
- [National Donate Life Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/national-donate-life-month/) - 650 people across the State of Oklahoma are currently waiting on a lifesaving transplant. Across the nation, more than 106-thousand people need one. Meanwhile, thousands more are waiting on lifesaving and healing tissue transplants. “So it’s so important to become an organ donor for those reasons and just to give back to these patients,”
- [CCMH celebrating their 120 volunteers during National Volunteer Week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-celebrating-their-120-volunteers-during-national-volunteer-week/) - This week is National Volunteer Week, and Comanche County Memorial Hospital is celebrating its more than 120 volunteers between the ages of 23 and 96. Some volunteers are seen at the hospital, while others work behind the scenes, like Earline Gregory, who works with a group to make “Heart Bears” for patients who have
- [CCMH lab ties with Mayo hospital in review](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-lab-ties-with-mayo-hospital-in-review/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s Lab was recently recognized as a leader in the country for fast and reliable pathology results. Caris is a national reference laboratory that does molecular testing on cancer biopsies from patients. Dr. Robbie Graham, Laboratory Medical Director at CCMH, said reference labs are something institutions across the country use for
- [CCMH holding job fair Thursday](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-holding-job-fair-thursday/) - As we’re quickly approaching two years since the pandemic hit southwest Oklahoma, hospitals across the nation are still dealing with the virus daily, and that’s taking a toll, causing a nursing shortage. Melissa Alvillar, Chief Nursing Officer at CCMH, said they’re holding a job fair on Thursday so they can hopefully get more
- [Wound Care Center helping heal more than just wounds](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/wound-care-center-helping-heal-more-than-just-wounds/) - People who have wounds that won’t heal and have visited their doctor about the matter - and are still having problems - go to Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics for specialized treatment. Kristina Kriz, a case manager at the center, said after a doctor referral or the patient makes the
- [Cardiologist concerned about medical marijuana’s impact on hearts](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/cardiologist-concerned-about-medical-marijuanas-impact-on-hearts/) - A local doctor at the Heart and Vascular Center in Lawton is concerned about the impacts medical marijuana is having on people’s hearts. “I want to really, kinda urge the public and the people who think they’re using it for medicinal purposes to re-think this process,” Dr. Bassam Saliba, a cardiologist at the Heart and
- [Cardiologist says to do research before picking popular diets](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/cardiologist-says-to-do-research-before-picking-popular-diets/) - During heart month, we’ve heard local cardiologists tell us eating healthy and exercising is important, but one said people need to be careful when choosing a diet because it may have long-term effects. Doctor Bassam Saliba, a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Center, says the KETO diet, which is a low carb - high-fat
- [Man thankful for care given during wife’s stay at CCMH](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/man-thankful-for-care-given-during-wifes-stay-at-ccmh/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital is busy taking care of COVID patients. However, they continue to take care of all patients’ healthcare needs. One family’s loved one has been in the hospital for months and has experienced just how dedicated the medical staff remains during these difficult times. When we talked to Joe Pantoja, his wife,
- [Atrial fibrillation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/atrial-fibrillation-2/) - It’s heart month, so we’re going to continue talking to cardiologists at the Heart and Vascular Center in Lawton at Comanche County Memorial Hospital about different issues of the heart and how to prevent them. Cardiologist Karen Clark talked with us about atrial fibrillation, often called AFib. “It is usually a very fast irregular rhythm,”
- [Heart and Vascular Center’s heart for patients remains constant as technology improves](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/heart-and-vascular-centers-heart-for-patients-remains-constant-as-technology-improves/) - As you know, this month is heart month. It’s a time where a focus is placed on our hearts and their health, but at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton, they’re focused on hearts every day of the year. CCMH and its Heart and Vascular Center in Lawton is the only comprehensive heart program in
- [The impact COVID is having on hearts](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/the-impact-covid-is-having-on-hearts/) - We know COVID has impacted people’s lungs, but it has affected some hearts as well. Dr. Khurram Liaqat, a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Center in Lawton, says the virus has impacted patients in three different phases. He says when COVID first hit, people with heart disease weren’t going to the hospital for medical
- [How peripheral vascular disease is detected](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/how-peripheral-vascular-disease-is-detected/) - Peripheral vascular disease is a condition that affects a fifth of those who are eighty and older. Dr. Vijaya Velury, a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Center in Lawton, said peripheral vascular disease refers to when there is a blockage in the arteries that are not in the heart. Such as arms and legs.
- [Babies honored through Remembrance Tree at CCMH](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/babies-honored-through-remembrance-tree-at-ccmh/) - Getting pregnant and having a baby is a joyous time for many, but it can also be a difficult time for those who experience loss. October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and Comanche County Memorial Hospital is remembering the babies who passed and their families. 1 in 4 women will lose a
- [Small steps, make big differences in diabetes management](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/small-steps-make-big-differences-in-diabetes-management/) - The CDC says 13-percent of the U-S adult population has some form of diabetes. Understanding the disease and how to control it is important. With this month being Diabetes Awareness Month, we talked with Michelle White, a diabetes educator at Lawton Community Health Center, about diabetes and things people can do to better manage the
- [Lung cancer is deadliest cancer in nation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/lung-cancer-is-deadliest-cancer-in-nation/) - While Lung Cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, it’s the deadliest of cancers among men and women across the nation. Dr. Eugenio Najera said some people don’t know how prevalent lung cancer is. “If you take all the cases in the United States, unfortunately, it kills more people than breast
- [How the national blood crisis is impacting hospitals](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/how-the-national-blood-crisis-is-impacting-hospitals/) - Blood donations are needed across the nation as the Red Cross says we’re in a blood crisis. We talked to blood bank lab officials inside Comanche County Memorial Hospital to see how it’s impacting them. Prakriti Adhikari, the Blood Bank Supervisor at CCMH, said they’re supplied by Oklahoma Blood Institute, and officials there have told
- [What is a Clinical Pharmacist?](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/what-is-a-clinical-pharmacist/) - National Pharmacist Day was recently celebrated on January 12th. It’s a day where pharmacists are celebrated across the country for everything they do. We talked with Tara DeLonais, who is a pharmacist at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, about what she does as a Clinical Pharmacist. She started working at CCMH following her graduation around 5-years-ago.
- [CCMH welcomes Rheumatologist](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-welcomes-rheumatologist/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital recently welcomed a Rheumatologist to their medical staff. They’re excited about this addition because they say it’s a much-needed specialty for the community. Doctor Arif Shahzad is now seeing patients at Comanche County Memorial Hospital through Telemedicine. He said it’s a convenient way to bring relief to so many patients with
- [November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/november-is-national-epilepsy-awareness-month/) - November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. When some people think about epilepsy, they think about seizures, but a local doctor says it’s more than just seizures. It’s when the cell activity is disturbed in the brain and can be caused by a brain injury or genetic disorder. Dr. Saurabh Lalan, a Neurologist and Epileptologist at
- [How to prevent heart problems](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/how-to-prevent-heart-problems/) - February is Heart Month, so we sat down with a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Center at Comanche County Memorial Hospital to see how to prevent heart problems. Coronary artery disease, also referred to as coronary heart disease, is when there’s a blockage in the arteries, which could lead to a heart attack. Doctor
- [CCMH nurses give COVID update almost two years in](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-nurses-give-covid-update-almost-two-years-in/) - We’re closing in on two years since COVID-19 hit southwest Oklahoma. So, we caught up with some nurses at Comanche County Memorial Hospital to see how they’re doing and what they’ve learned since the start of the pandemic. “We have good and bad days,” said LPN Tori O’Daniel. “It’s difficult watching COVID patients, but it’s
- [Official calls COVID-19 the “Pandemic of the unvaccinated”](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/official-calls-covid-19-the-pandemic-of-the-unvaccinated/) - The pandemic of the unvaccinated. That’s what Dr. Scott Michener, the Chief Medical Officer at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, is calling the coronavirus pandemic right now. “We’re heading in the wrong direction,” he said. At one point this summer, CCMH didn’t have any COVID patients. Now, there are patients on ventilators and dying because of
- [The Great American Smokeout is happening today](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/the-great-american-smokeout-is-happening-today/) - Smoking is the number one cause of preventable death in the United States. Worldwide, it causes more than 7 million deaths every year. Despite knowing the impact it can have on your body, quitting is hard, especially during a pandemic. Sandy Foster, the director of CCMH’s TSET Healthy Living Program, said for the first time
- [Diabetes educator shares her journey with the disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/diabetes-educator-shares-her-journey-with-the-disease/) - The season where we love to overeat is here, but it’s also Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to remember what you should eat and how much if you have diabetes. Michelle White, one of the diabetes educators for Lawton Community Health Center, said diabetes is a deceptive disease, and many people don’t even know they
- [Woman wins Courage Award after breaking leg at Mount Scott](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/woman-wins-courage-award-after-breaking-leg-at-mount-scott/) - Courage is defined as "the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, or pain without fear" by dictionary.com. Patients who display courage while receiving in-patient treatment at CCMH’s Physical Rehabilitation Center of Southwest Oklahoma can be nominated for the center’s Courage Award. This year’s winner, Carla Clodfelter, had no
- [Doctor encourages flu shot ahead of peak flu season](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/doctor-encourages-flu-shot-ahead-of-peak-flu-season/) - Doctors say now is the time to get your flu shot as flu season is here. While it’s already started, it’s most prevalent from November through May. According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, as of Oct. 20th, 25 people have been hospitalized with the flu since the beginning of September. Doctor Arif Ajmeri,
- [Lawton woman shares breast cancer journey](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/lawton-woman-shares-breast-cancer-journey/) - Roughly one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime as it’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women. One woman undergoing treatment right now is Monica Butler. This is the 41-year-olds second time to be diagnosed with breast cancer and undergo radiation treatment. Butler was shocked when she got her
- [Lawton doctor gives insight to palliative care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/lawton-doctor-gives-insight-to-palliative-care/) - Often times when people think about palliative care, they associate it with hospice, but palliative care, which helps get people’s pain under control higher doses of medicine, isn’t only for those on hospice nearing the end of their life. Dr. Richard Brittingham, an internal medicine doctor at Comanche County Memorial Hospital and Palliative Care Physician,
- [CCMH pharmacies celebrate National Pharmacy Week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-pharmacies-celebrate-national-pharmacy-week/) - National Pharmacy Week is October 17th-23rd this year. The week acknowledges the contributions pharmacists and technicians make to those in and out of the hospital. At Comanche County Memorial Hospital, they have two pharmacies. Their inpatient pharmacy within the hospital, and Great Plains Pharmacy which is inside the lobby of the Tomlinson Medical Complex. “As
- [CCMH Welcomes New Respiratory Manager](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-welcomes-new-respiratory-manager/) - COVID-19 is keeping health providers busy across the nation. Respiratory Therapists are an essential part of that team. They work to help keep patients breathing through various equipment they are specifically trained on. One of the providers who is trying to make sure COVID patients are breathing when they are hospitalized on a medical floor
- [Bikers raising money for Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/bikers-raising-money-for-cancer-centers-of-southwest-oklahoma/) - Bikers are coming together for a ride to raise breast cancer awareness and to raise money for the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma. Bikers and Bras started last year when the Spirit of Survival was canceled due to the coronavirus. Kim Mills, the Sales Manager at Diamondback Harley Davidson, says some members of the Ladies
- [Cancer support group does virtual Spirit Walk together](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/cancer-support-group-does-virtual-spirit-walk-together/) - With the Spirit of Survival going virtual this year, a cancer support group decided that they still wanted to do the Spirit Walk as a group. So, they put on their Survivor shirts, tied their tennis shoes, and went for a walk during their weekly meeting. “It means a great deal to me,” said Karin
- [Family shares CCMH Hospice experience, encourages others not to hesitate](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/family-shares-ccmh-hospice-experience-encourages-others-not-to-hesitate/) - Death isn’t easy to talk about, but it’s necessary to talk about and prepare for, especially when a loved one is nearing the end of their life. Ensuring your loved one is taken care of when that day comes is important, which is why Comanche County Memorial Hospital offers Hospice. “When the time came, and
- [CCMH gets technology to test if the esophagus is working properly](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-gets-technology-to-test-if-the-esophagus-is-working-properly/) - New technology at Comanche County Memorial Hospital allows them to do tests to see whether someone’s esophagus is working correctly. Dr. Michael Sawyer, a General Surgeon at CCMH, said Esophageal Manometry lets doctors and nurses see how well the esophagus contracts and pushes food along. “And that’s important because if you’re going to undergo any
- [Spirit of Survival update](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/spirit-of-survival-update/) - The Spirit of Survival is going completely virtual this year due to the coronavirus. The decision to make it virtual wasn’t an easy one. Alison Green, the co-race director of Spirit of Survival and cancer program director of the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma, said they originally planned to have two events, the Spirit Walk
- [CCMH gets PillCam to help find gastrointestinal bleeding](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-gets-pillcam-to-help-find-gastrointestinal-bleeding/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital has new technology that helps doctors find gastrointestinal bleeding at the hospital instead of sending them over an hour away for the test. Dr. Michael Sawyer, General Surgeon at CCMH, said they use what’s called a PillCam to examine the small intestine. “It simply tumbles its way through the small bowel,”
- [FDA expands eligibility for COVID antibody infusion treatment](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/fda-expands-eligibility-for-covid-antibody-infusion-treatment/) - The FDA recently expanded who can get COVID antibody infusions. Before, it was for people who had tested positive for the virus and had mild to moderate symptoms and met certain criteria, but now people who’ve been exposed and haven’t tested positive to COVID-19 can get the infusion as well. Dr. Pradeep Mada, an Infectious
- [CCMH doctor uses MAKO robotic arm for replacement surgeries](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-doctor-uses-mako-robotic-arm-for-replacement-surgeries/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital has done thousands of surgeries with their MAKO robotic-arm assisted surgery system, which is controlled by an orthopedic surgeon at the hospital. Dr. Clint Kirk, who frequently uses the system at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, said it allows them to be more specific than before when it comes to performing replacement
- [Annual Tomato Festival happening in July](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/annual-tomato-festival-happening-in-july/) - The Lawton Farmers Market Annual Tomato Festival is right around the corner, and those growing tomatoes are welcome to enter. Dr. Edward Legako, the president of the Lawton Farmers Market, said about 7 or 8 years ago, they started having different events at the market like dog day and kids day, but he said the
- [CCMH doctor working to restore function to shoulders through Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement surgeries](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-doctor-working-to-restore-function-to-shoulders-through-reverse-total-shoulder-replacement-surgeries/) - Shoulder pain and problems are not something anybody wants, especially when it prevents you from lifting your arm. Doctor Michael Yost, an orthopedic surgeon At Comanche County Memorial Hospital, said he went into the field because he wanted to help make people better. He said it’s amazing to see what the surgery does because people
- [June is Men’s Health Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/june-is-mens-health-month/) - Men’s Health Month is a time to bring awareness to all the health issues men may face and reminding them to have annual visits with their doctor. Dr. Payton Flournoy, a family medicine doctor at Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s Goodyear Clinic, cares for Goodyear employees and their families. “My advice for men is to get
- [When ear tubes are needed](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/when-ear-tubes-are-needed/) - Ear infections are common in children, and most go away on their own or can be treated with medicine, but if your child has chronic ear infections, they may need to see an Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist. Candace Flournoy, a nurse practitioner at Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s ENT clinic, said most of the patients
- [Summer safety tips for you and your family](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/summer-safety-tips-for-you-and-your-family/) - As summer is quickly approaching, Jamie Hennessee, an ambulance manager, CCMH ambulance, said people need to take steps to make sure that they, along with their families, are safe while spending time outdoors, whether it’s at the pool or hiking. Every year, around 3,500 to 4,000 people in the United States drown. That’s an average
- [EMS crews celebrate National EMS Week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ems-crews-celebrate-national-ems-week/) - EMS workers across the country race to homes, businesses, and car crashes every day to help others during an emergency. Stopping and thanking them during an emergency isn’t usually the first thing on someone’s mind, so there’s a week dedicated to showing them appreciation. Jamie Hennessee, a paramedic and manager for CCMH’s ambulance department, has
- [When and why tonsils are removed](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/when-and-why-tonsils-are-removed/) - Around 400,000 tonsillectomies happen every year, according to an ear, nose & throat doctor at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. But why is that? Dr. James Rebik, an ear, nose, throat surgeon at CCMH, says multiple tonsil or throat infections in a year is one of the two main reasons why they’re removed. “The second reason
- [Behavioral Health Unit at CCMH transitions from geriatric to adult](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/behavioral-health-unit-at-ccmh-transitions-from-geriatric-to-adult/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital recently transitioned their behavioral health service from being dedicated to helping seniors to those between the ages of 18 to 64. Penny Ramie, the Behavioral Health Director at CCMH, said going from being a geriatric unit to an adult unit meant they had to make some changes to the facility to
- [April is National Donate Life Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/april-is-national-donate-life-month/) - April is National Donate Life Month. It’s a month encouraging others to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation. Krystal Lewis, with LifeShare of Oklahoma, said there are more than 600 people in the State of Oklahoma waiting for a life-saving organ
- [Wound care center at CCMH awarded for its quality care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/wound-care-center-at-ccmh-awarded-for-its-quality-care/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine was nationally recognized for its quality care recently. The center is one of around 50 that received the Robert A. Warriner award for clinical excellence for advanced wound healing out of the more than 600 eligible centers. “Which is an award given by healogics
- [CCMH opens new infusion center](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-opens-new-infusion-center/) - A new infusion center is now open at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. The center expanded from being able to do four infusions at one time to 14. Jennifer Renner said they decided to expand it because they saw there was a lot of opportunity for growth. “We take care of patients that need outpatient injections
- [National Nurses Week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/national-nurses-week/) - National Nurses Week is May 6th – May 12th and is celebrated at Comanche County Memorial Hospital and hospitals across the country every year. “Nursing is one of the greatest professions ever,” Carla Vaden, lead house supervisor at CCMH, said. Nurses are everywhere at a hospital, in the ER, labor and delivery, helping patients staying
- [Southwest Oklahoma man receives 24 units of blood, encourages others to donate](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/southwest-oklahoma-man-receives-24-units-of-blood-encourages-others-to-donate/) - Blood donations are needed for many different reasons, from those in the hospital for minor surgery to those who get into a life-altering accident and may die without it. That was the case for the Chandler Family back in October of 2019. “You don’t realize how fragile life is until you have an accident,” Erick
- [CCMH recognizes hospital volunteers, calls them “Heart Of The Hospital”](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-recognizes-hospital-volunteers-calls-them-heart-of-the-hospital/) - For the past 35 years, volunteers have been going to Comanche County Memorial Hospital doing whatever they can - wherever they can. That’s why they’re called the heart of the hospital. People volunteer for many different reasons. “I started doing it to have something to do when I retired from the City of Lawton,” Richard
- [McMahon Tomlinson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center seeing staffing shortage, to hold career fair](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/mcmahon-tomlinson-nursing-rehabilitation-center-seeing-staffing-shortage-to-hold-career-fair/) - The McMahon Tomlinson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lawton provides care to people across southwest Oklahoma through long-term care and their skilled nursing unit -where they provide treatment for those who are just getting out of the hospital but not ready to go home yet. The residents are at the center 24/7, so it’s important
- [What a Hospice Chaplain’s job entails](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/what-a-hospice-chaplains-job-entails/) - When we think about hospice, many people often think about the doctor and nurse, and maybe even the social worker that will be coming in and taking care of the loved one, but a chaplain is also part of that team. Chaplain Daniel Litchford joined Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s hospice program last October. In his
- [4 CCMH nurses recognized at March of Dimes gala](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/4-ccmh-nurses-recognized-at-march-of-dimes-gala/) - The March of Dimes, an organization that focuses on mothers' and babies' health, held their annual gala on October 1st. The event was virtual because of COVID-19. At the gala, the 2020 Oklahoma Nurse of the Year winners were announced, and Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s nurses were big winners. The March of Dimes has been
- [September is Sepsis Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/september-is-sepsis-awareness-month/) - September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Do you even know what sepsis is and how it’s caused? We talked with Doctor William Murry, who is the ER Medical Director at CCMH at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, to learn more about it. “Sepsis is basically when somebody gets an infection, whether it be a simple bladder infection,
- [Doctor discusses importance of yearly mammograms](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/doctor-discusses-importance-of-yearly-mammograms/) - One in seven women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. October is Breast Cancer awareness month, so we spoke with a woman who explained why it’s so important to get your mammogram. Kris Gill was diagnosed with breast cancer a little over a year ago. She had been putting off her mammogram, but finally
- [Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/pregnancy-and-infant-loss-awareness-month-2/) - Losing a baby is hard -- no matter how old they were and it happens more often than you think. One in four women have a miscarriage and 1 in 160 babies are born stillborn. This month is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and it gives parents a chance to open up about their
- [‘The Great American Smokeout’ encourages people to quit smoking for one day](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/the-great-american-smokeout-encourages-people-to-quit-smoking-for-one-day/) - The Great American Smokeout takes place every year on the third Thursday of November. Sandy Foster, the program director for the TSET Healthy Living program at CCMH, said it encourages people to quit smoking for just one day. “It’s for the day, but it’s in the hopes that they’ll quit for a lifetime,” Foster said.
- [Local doctor explains importance of Newborn screening](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/local-doctor-explains-importance-of-newborn-screening/) - When babies are born, tests are run in their first days of life to see if they have certain disorders and conditions. Those tests are newborn screenings that are run after they’re 24 hours old and before they’re discharged from the hospital. Dr. Patience Ugwi, a pediatrician at Lawton Community Health Clinic East, said there
- [CCMH EMS says calls increase following drop due to COVID](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-ems-says-calls-increase-following-drop-due-to-covid/) - At one time, the coronavirus caused people to skip calling 911 and going to the emergency room during a medical emergency. But, a local EMT says they’ve recently seen an increase in calls. Jamie Hennessee, a paramedic, and manager for CCMH’s ambulance department, said people shouldn’t hesitate to call an ambulance if they need one.
- [Walk to End Alzheimer’s happening this weekend](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/walk-to-end-alzheimers-happening-this-weekend/) - The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is right around the corner, but it’s going to look a little different this year because of COVID-19. Despite everything going on, the Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Association has been working to raise awareness about the disease and help family members who are taking care of someone who has it. 67,000
- [CCMH names NICU](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-names-nicu/) - The NICU at Comanche County Memorial Hospital is now named the Terry K. Bell Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It was unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony following a donation from the Terry K. Bell Trust to the hospital’s foundation. The funds will go towards purchasing equipment for the hospital’s youngest patients. It will go to Labor
- [CCMH gets new CPR training program](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-gets-new-cpr-training-program/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital has a new, high-tech way of making sure their health care professionals are trained to do CPR properly. That’s why the hospital recently rolled out the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) program. It’s their new way of doing CPR training. Leann Legako, an RN educator at CCMH, said instead of going through
- [Why knowing your cholesterol levels is important](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/why-knowing-your-cholesterol-levels-is-important/) - Do you know your cholesterol number? Cholesterol is something everybody needs, but like many things, if your body has too much of the bad cholesterol, it can be unhealthy. Isabelle Zlatnik, a nurse practitioner at Lawton Community Health Center, said when we have too much LDL, the bad cholesterol starts binding with other substances in
- [How concussions happen, what to do if you get one](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/how-concussions-happen-what-to-do-if-you-get-one/) - Concussions probably happen more often than you think. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center reports that 5 of 10 concussions go unreported or undetected. Odds are you or somebody you know has experienced one. Doctor Daniel Constance, a primary care sports medicine and internal medicine specialist at CCMH, said concussions are a form of traumatic brain
- [Diabetes continues to be on the rise](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/diabetes-continues-to-be-on-the-rise/) - November is Diabetes Awareness Month. It’s something 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with every year. “Diabetes continues to be on the rise in our community, and all of the statistics nationwide and worldwide,” Jan Miller, Diabetes Dietitian Specialist at Lawton Community Health Center, said. “So, we are very understandably concerned about the prevalence of diabetes
- [Lawton Community Health Center welcomes Endocrinologist](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/lawton-community-health-center-welcomes-endocrinologist/) - A new doctor at the Lawton Community Health Center, who specializes in glands and hormones, is hoping to help people in southwest Oklahoma get the treatment they need without having to leave the area. Doctor Oscar Castro is an endocrinologist. “We deal with diseases that relate to the hormone,” he said. “Anything that is hormone
- [CCMH offers COVID antibody infusion](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-offers-covid-antibody-infusion/) - As we all know, COVID-19 can send some to the hospital. Comanche County Memorial Hospital hoping to prevent the virus from progressing by offering COVID-19 antibody infusions to those who qualify.When 7NEWS interviewed Dr. Pradeep Mada, an Infectious Diseases Physician at CCMH, he said the hospital had already done nearly 50 antibody infusions, and only
- [CCMH doctor says CT scan is catching lung cancer sooner](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-doctor-says-ct-scan-is-catching-lung-cancer-sooner/) - The American Lung Association says someone in the United States will die from lung cancer every three and a half minutes. It accounts for one in four cancer deaths. Smoking and being around second-hand smoke can cause lung cancer. But how do you know if you have it? It hasn’t always been easy for doctors
- [CCMH gets an award for their quality stroke care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-gets-an-award-for-their-quality-stroke-care/) - When you’re having a stroke, you’re supposed to act fast because not only can it save your life but also play a huge role in recovery. You need to get to the emergency room as soon as possible since stroke treatment is time-dependent, and time is brain. It’s also important for healthcare workers to act
- [Local hospital asking for help from retired nurses](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/local-hospital-asking-for-help-from-retired-nurses/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital is asking for retired nurses and for nurses who aren’t working right now to consider going back into the workforce and helping them as they try to take care of the community. Melissa Alvillar, RN and director of nursing operations at CCMH, said a year ago, many nurses worked three 12-hour
- [Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma welcomes new radiation oncologist](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/cancer-centers-of-southwest-oklahoma-welcomes-new-radiation-oncologist/) - The Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma recently welcomed a new radiation oncologist. Dr. Rufus Mark is a native Californian, but he’s worked in Texas for roughly the last 20 years before deciding to move to Lawton. One of the factors that played into him moving is time. It’s important to him whether it’s cutting how
- [Local doctor explains when hospice should be called](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/local-doctor-explains-when-hospice-should-be-called/) - When many people think about hospice, they think about death, but hospice doesn’t just focus on death. Dr. Richard Brittingham, a local medical director for hospice, said they try to make their patient’s last days and months on earth the best that they can be. Dr. Brittingham wanted to explain it by looking at his
- [CCMH employees get COVID-19 vaccine](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-employees-get-covid-19-vaccine/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital has finished its first round of COVID-19 vaccinations for health care professionals. Heather Love, the Director of Safety and Risk Management at CCMH, said hospital staff signed up to get the shot at the hospital this past Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. “We have five different stations set up, and we are
- [Students visit CCMH to see robotic surgical system](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/students-visit-ccmh-to-see-robotic-surgical-system/) - Scrub tech students at Great Plains Technology Center recently took a trip to Comanche County Memorial Hospital to see and learn a little more about one of the instruments they may be working with when they finish their program. They spent a morning learning more about how the Da Vinci Robot work. Doctor Michael Sawyer,
- [January is Cervical Health Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/january-is-cervical-health-awareness-month/) - Every year more than 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer, that’s according to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition. That’s why January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Luanne Solis, an OBGYN at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, says there are two major things women can do to prevent cervical cancer. “The first
- [Through with Chew Week is happening this week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/through-with-chew-week-is-happening-this-week/) - Through with Chew Week is happening this week, Feb. 21 through the 27th. It’s a week that encourages people to quit using chewing tobacco. Sandy Foster, the Program Director for the TSET Healthy Living Program at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, said this week is an opportunity to educate and remind people that smokeless tobacco is
- [Day of Giving to benefit CCMH Foundation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/day-of-giving-to-benefit-ccmh-foundation/) - March is the Month of Giving at Jersey Mikes, and they’re working to raise money for Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s Foundation. This is the third year 100% of the sales at Jersey Mikes in Lawton have gone to the CCMH Foundation during the third Wednesday in March. “It’s fantastic,” said Lea Ann Chandler, the Director
- [The difference between a health center and a health clinic](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/the-difference-between-a-health-center-and-a-health-clinic/) - National Health Center Week just wrapped up, but what is a health center and how is it different than a clinic? According to Dr. Troy Harden, the co-medical director for Lawton Community Health Center, health centers have been around for decades, and their goal is to provide access to quality healthcare for everyone throughout all
- [How Oklahomans can combat childhood obesity](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/how-oklahomans-can-combat-childhood-obesity/) - 29.5% of Oklahoma children are considered either overweight or obese. That’s according to childhealthdata.org. Anna Reed is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Lawton Community Health Center, and she said she thinks childhood obesity is something we will always struggle with. “There are a lot of people who don’t want to acknowledge it,” Reed said. “We
- [Backpack Safety](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/backpack-safety/) - The 2020-2021 school year is underway, and parents need to make sure their kid’s load isn’t too heavy. While it’s important to make sure they’re not overwhelmed by their schoolwork, parents also need to make sure their backpack isn’t weighing them down. Doctor Seeta Vangala, a pediatrician at the Lawton Community Health Center, said every
- [September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/september-is-national-suicide-prevention-awareness-month/) - September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, so we talked with a local psychiatrist about what you can do if you know someone who may be struggling. The CDC says in 2016, around 45,000 people died from suicide. Dr. Peter Armendariz, a psychiatrist at Lawton Community Health Center, said that number is on the rise.
- [Ft. Sill soldier receives Courage Award](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ft-sill-soldier-receives-courage-award/) - Every year, the staff at Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation at Comanche County Memorial Hospital recognize a patient who stood out by giving them the courage award. They usually do it at a banquet, but because of the pandemic, it looked a little different this year. Matthew Wiley walked into Comanche County Memorial Hospital on Thursday with
- [CCMH supports moms during World Breastfeeding Week and beyond](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-supports-moms-during-world-breastfeeding-week-and-beyond/) - August 1st-7th is World Breastfeeding Week. Kate Copass, who is an internationally board-certified lactation consultant who works at Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s Infant Feeding Resource Center, said they always try to support moms during this week and throughout their entire breastfeeding journey along. She said she and others at CCMH also use this week to
- [Healthcare professional reminds parents to keep shots up to date](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/healthcare-professional-reminds-parents-to-keep-shots-up-to-date/) - August is National Immunization Awareness Month. So, we talked with Dana Hulbert, who is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Lawton Community Health Center Midtown, to find out why she thinks vaccinations are important. “Childhood illnesses have been pandemics at certain times,” she said. “And it’s to prevent those and keep them from coming back.” The
- [Local doctor live-streams life-saving procedure](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/local-doctor-live-streams-life-saving-procedure/) - A doctor at Comanche County Memorial Hospital recently live-streamed a life-saving procedure to medical professionals across the globe on how to safely perform it. We were also invited into the Cath lab to watch it live. Doctor Eugen Ivan, a cardiologist at CCMH, talked to medical professionals in Asia and Europe before the cardiac catheterization
- [New rehab gym opens inside CCMH](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/new-rehab-gym-opens-inside-ccmh/) - The Healthy Heart Center at Comanche County Memorial Hospital opened a new rehab gym inside the hospital for heart patients to safely exercise in. A person’s heart weakens after having a heart attack or an open-heart surgery, so they need to build and strengthen their heart, which is why the Healthy Heart Center offers this
- [Woman retires after helping moms for 41 years](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/woman-retires-after-helping-moms-for-41-years/) - A woman that has dedicated the past 41 years to helping moms-to-be and new moms has retired. Saradell Horton has helped thousands of moms prepare for delivery and life after the baby is born. Horton started teaching Childbirth Education Classes at Comanche County Memorial Hospital back in 1979. “We prepare for a career,” Horton said.
- [CCMH holds pinning ceremony for nurses](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-holds-pinning-ceremony-for-nurses/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital held a nurse pinning ceremony for all of the nurses who just graduated nursing school and are about to start working at the hospital. Student nurse Amber James is one of the 26 nurses who attended the pinning ceremony. "It's just always been in my heart to take care of people
- [May is Stroke Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/may-is-stroke-awareness-month/) - 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 is National Stroke Awareness Month. Dr.
- [CCMH joins national trial to treat COVID patients](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-joins-national-trial-to-treat-covid-patients/) - 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 of the only therapies that’s showing promise for coronavirus. But what is convalescent plasma
- [CCMH preparing for possible surge in COVID-19 cases](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-preparing-for-possible-surge-in-covid-19-cases/) - 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 baby to treating coronavirus. So, doctors who normally see patients at
- [The role of ICU nurses and Respiratory Therapy Staff during this pandemic](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/the-role-of-icu-nurses-and-respiratory-therapy-staff-during-this-pandemic/) - 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 admitted. Robin House, the Director of Critical Care and Respiratory Therapy, said the patients are
- [Being a nurse during a pandemic](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/being-a-nurse-during-a-pandemic/) - 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 the fourth floor of the hospital and the ICU on the north side of the
- [How to prevent foot ulcers](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/how-to-prevent-foot-ulcers/) - 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 they reach 50, so damage to
- [Cancer center hopes target small tumors with new technology](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/cancer-center-hopes-target-small-tumors-with-new-technology/) - The Leah M. Fitch Cancer Center at Comanche County Memorial Hospital has new technology that can target smaller tumors, potentially curing a patient of cancer. The new linear accelerator provides stereotactic ablative radiotherapy, a type of radiation therapy in which high doses of radiation are delivered to small, well-defined tumors. The goal is to deliver
- [Heart attack symptoms differ for men and women](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/heart-attack-symptoms-differ-for-men-and-women/) - A local doctor says many people think of a man when they think of someone having a heart attack, but cardiovascular disease is the number one killer for both men and women. Doctor Srilatha Ayirala, a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Center, said it’s important for women to know the symptoms of a heart
- [Oklahoma could have more asthma triggers than some other states](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/oklahoma-could-have-more-asthma-triggers-than-some-other-states/) - Asthma affects millions of Americans. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America says 6.2 million children under 18 have it. Doctor Anne Fernando, a pediatrician at Lawton Community Health Center, said it’s important to get asthma under control early rather than letting it get out of hand and having to go to the emergency room.
- [Symptoms of a heart attack](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/symptoms-of-a-heart-attack/) - February is known as the month of love, but it's also National Heart Month. About every 40 seconds, an American will have a heart attack, that's according to the American Heart Association. They also say that around 720,000 Americans will have a heart attack this year, and there will be 335,000 recurrent attacks. Doctor Tom
- [Local health official talks coronavirus](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/local-health-official-talks-coronavirus/) - The coronavirus has killed hundreds of people in China and spread to multiple countries, including the United States. But what is the coronavirus, and how worried about it should you be? Meagan Garibay, an infection preventionist at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, said most people in Southwest Oklahoma should not be very worried about the virus
- [CCMH offers Meds to Beds program](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-offers-meds-to-beds-program/) - Filling a prescription isn’t something most people want to do right after a hospital stay, which is why Comanche County Memorial Hospital started offering Meds to Beds. Tara DeLonais, a Pharmacist at CCMH, said through the program, patients can get the prescriptions they’re going to need at home filled and delivered to their hospital
- [CCMH holds group for those grieving](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-holds-group-for-those-grieving/) - Grief is something many people don’t think too much about until they’re going through it after losing a loved one. Comanche County Memorial Hospital Hospice has a grief group open to everyone in the community who has lost someone. Ted Edwards, a chaplain at Comanche County Memorial Hospital Hospice, said there's always someone in the
- [CCMH gets drop box for unused and expired medicine](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-gets-drop-box-for-unused-and-expired-medicine/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital now has a place where people can drop off medicine, whether it was some they just didn't need, or it's expired, and they can no longer use it. The hospital has made dropping off old medication as easy as can be. "Any time of the day or night, it does not
- [Tips for sticking to New Year’s resolutions](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tips-for-sticking-to-new-years-resolutions/) - People across the country have made goals for this new year, but sticking to them, especially when you have big aspirations, is hard. There are things you can do that will help you achieve them this year. Jennifer Cargill, a local nurse practitioner at Lawton Community Health Center, who used to be a personal trainer,
- [Doctor tells parents what to watch for during RSV season](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/doctor-tells-parents-what-to-watch-for-during-rsv-season/) - Respiratory Syncytial Virus, commonly known as RSV, is nothing more than a common cold for most kids and adults. But, it can be scary for new parents if their baby gets it because, for babies, it can put them in the hospital, and in some cases, make them fight for their life. Doctor Patience Ugwi,
- [More people are refusing to get vaccinated](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/more-people-are-refusing-to-get-vaccinated/) - Flu season is in full force, and health officials are concerned that too many people are refusing to get vaccinated. Flu season lasts from October to May, and doctors want people to know that getting vaccinated should be a priority. “I’m concerned that a lot of people have lost faith in the influenza vaccine,” said
- [CCMH holds No Shave November Competition](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-holds-no-shave-november-competition/) - No shave November is something men across the nation participate in every year to raise cancer awareness. Some employees at Comanche County Memorial Hospital participated in a friendly competition this year. While No shave November gives men a break from having to shave every morning, there's a lot more to why they decided to grow
- [Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/pregnancy-and-infant-loss-awareness-month/) - October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness month. It's a time to break the silence about a tragedy that is all too common in the world, and remember the babies that are no longer with us. Janis and Christian Lawyer have 4 beautiful, healthy children, all born at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. However, the road
- [Flu season is here](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/flu-season-is-here/) - Flu season is upon us, and it's time to go get your flu shot. The best prevention for getting the flu, is getting the flu vaccine. “That’s the number one thing that we recommend for all age groups 6 months and older,” said infection preventionist Meagan Garibay. “The next best thing is to wash your
- [CCMH celebrates NICU’s 6th annual reunion](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-celebrates-nicus-6th-annual-reunion/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital is celebrating the hospital’s 6th year with its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. To help celebrate, they invited all the kids and their families who were in the unit to a reunion full of fun. In the last 6 years, they’ve cared for over 1600 babies, and several families came back to
- [Courage Award recipient named at Jim Thorpe reunion](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/courage-award-recipient-named-at-jim-thorpe-reunion/) - The Annual Jim Thorpe Inpatient Rehab Reunion is held every year to celebrate the success of their rehab patients. Each year a courage award is given to the patient who has shown the most strength and perseverance. That patient this year was David Ward. Ward suffered a stroke back in May. He starting rehab with
- [Mammograms offer best early detection for breast cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/mammograms-offer-best-early-detection-for-breast-cancer/) - October is breast cancer awareness month, which is a great reminder for women to get their annual mammogram. A mammogram is basically an x-ray of the breast. “The screening mammogram is the best way we have to detect breast cancer early, and it’s the only tool that has been shown to decrease breast cancer deaths,”
- [Woman chose Jim Thorpe Inpatient Rehab after ATV accident](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/woman-chose-jim-thorpe-inpatient-rehab-after-atv-accident/) - An accident on a four wheeler sent one woman to a hospital and then to rehab. She chose the Jim Thorpe Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Comanche County memorial Hospital to get her moving again. Debra Schultz flipped her four wheeler back in March, and it landed on top of her. She was flown to a
- [World Breastfeeding Week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/world-breastfeeding-week/) - World Breastfeeding Week is August 1-7. It's a week that focuses on empowering parents to reach breastfeeding goals. Amber Franklin is a mother of 3 kids, with her youngest having been born in July. With her first child, she says she only breastfed for a few months. With her second child, she breastfed for 2
- [Gastrointestinal clinic offers digestive disorder care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/gastrointestinal-clinic-offers-digestive-disorder-care/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital has a clinic that specializes in digestive diseases, and it's open 5 days a week. A Gastroenterologist takes care of people who have abdominal problems. “Our job is to find out what’s wrong with them based on their symptoms,” said gastroenterologist, Dr. Larry Bookman. “And the symptoms may be simple. They
- [Walk to End Alzheimer’s of SWOK serves two purposes](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/walk-to-end-alzheimers-of-swok-serves-two-purposes/) - The Walk to End Alzheimer's of SWOK is coming up. It's an event to help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Alzheimer’s is a disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Natalie Fitch is the co-chair for this years Walk to End Alzheimer's. She says her mother had the
- [Cancer Centers of SWOK receive award](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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. She says she is very appreciative that her employer recognizes
- [Spirit of Survival kickoff starting soon](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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 Centers. “We’ll have some vendors there. OKrunners is going to be
- [Teens volunteer at hospital during summer vacation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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 has been a volunteen at CCMH for 4 years. "I think when I first
- [Therapists work with patients in Skilled Unit](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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 McMahon Tomlinson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s Skilled Unit. “From the bicycle to
- [McMahon Tomlinson Nursing & Rehab Center long term care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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 2018 at 102 years old. Her son Fred Fitch, says the staff
- [Skin cancer prevention tips and warning signs](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/skin-cancer-prevention-tips-and-warning-signs/) - 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and with summer right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about skin care. 70-year-old Rodger Fife grew up in California where the sun seems to always be shining. “You know everybody was in the sun all the time and the only people
- [Jersey Mike’s donates to CCMH foundation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/jersey-mikes-donates-to-ccmh-foundation/) - March is the month of giving, and the Comanche County Memorial Hospital foundation has partnered with Jersey Mikes in Lawton to raise money for the Starlight Unit. On March 27th, 2019 Jersey Mikes across the country will give 100 percent of their sales to a charity of their choosing. “In the 8 years we’ve
- [CCMH Chaplains design bereavement education program](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-chaplains-design-bereavement-education-program/) - The death of a loved one is never easy, and for some, the grieving process takes a lot longer. Now, Comanche County Memorial Hospital has a new program to help you in your healing journey. Death is inevitable, and we’ve all dealt with it in some way or another. However, not everyone grieves the
- [Woman spreads awareness of organ donation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/woman-spreads-awareness-of-organ-donation/) - April is donate life month, and Comanche County memorial Hospital celebrated it by releasing balloons to honor those who have become organ and tissue donors. There are over 114,000 people on the life saving organ transplant list today. Eight-hundred of those people are from Oklahoma. “August 8, 2016, I was the recipient of a
- [CMV infection can affect any pregnant woman](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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 women know about it. About one out of every 150 babies
- [National EMS Week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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 where we kind of celebrate all of our
- [CCMH hosting blood drive](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-hosting-blood-drive/) - The Oklahoma Blood Institute provides 95 percent of the blood supply to hospitals in Oklahoma, which is why there is always a need for donations. Jamie Kendall, the Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lab Director, says the Oklahoma Blood Institute is the sole provider for their blood supply. "It's important that we have the blood
- [Soldier becomes organ donor after passing](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/soldier-becomes-organ-donor-after-passing/) - April is National donate life month. One organ donor can save up to 8 lives. It's a selfless act that can change someone else's life forever. Alex Armstrong was a soldier who served in the military for a year. He was 18 years old when he passed away and then became an organ donor,
- [Organ donor families honor loved ones with quilt](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/organ-donor-families-honor-loved-ones-with-quilt/) - Oklahoma has one of the highest number of registered organ donors in the country. However, there’s still about 700 people in the state, and 114,000 in the country waiting for their second chance at life. Melissa Alvillar’s father Brett Rankin, donated a kidney to his brother almost 30 years ago. In 2017, 7News did
- [Local physician has concerns over opioid prescribing restrictions](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/local-physician-has-concerns-over-opioid-prescribing-restrictions/) - To help fight the ongoing opioid epidemic, the Oklahoma Legislature passed Senate Bill 1446 to help regulate prescribing practices. However, one local physician says the bill comes with a lot of challenges. Senate Bill 1446 went into effect in November of 2018, to regulate the prescribing of opioids to patients. Among other things, the
- [Peripheral Arterial Disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/peripheral-arterial-disease-2/) - According to the American Heart Association, peripheral arterial disease is a potentially life-threatening condition that can be managed or even reversed with proper care. Doctor’s say it’s important to know the signs and symptoms. Peripheral arterial disease or PAD, is blockage of the arteries to the legs, arms, and head. It’s similar to coronary
- [Heart valve disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/heart-valve-disease/) - Heart valve disease is when one or more of the valves in your heart doesn’t work properly. Sometimes it can requires surgery to repair or replace it. Your heart has four valves that keep blood flowing in the correct direction. Each valve opens and closes once during each heartbeat. But if they don’t open
- [Heart bypass surgery is most common heart surgery](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/heart-bypass-surgery-is-most-common-heart-surgery/) - Heart bypass surgery is the most common type of heart surgery performed on adults. Doctors say it’s relatively safe and an effective procedure that reduces the risk of heart attack and death. Dr. Tim Trotter is a cardio thoracic surgeon at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. He says, bypass surgery is the most common surgery
- [Congestive Heart Failure](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/congestive-heart-failure/) - Heart failure happens when the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to support the needs of your body. It’s a serious condition, but it’s not necessarily a death sentence. More than a half a million people are diagnosed with congestive heart failure each year. Interventional cardiologist, Dr. Vijaya Velury, said there are different
- [Coronary Artery Disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/coronary-artery-disease-2/) - Coronary Artery Disease is the blockage of the arteries to the heart, that decreases the blood flow. It’s a disease that can be deadly, but Doctors say it’s preventable. Oklahoma is 2nd in the nation when it comes to people with coronary artery disease. Interventional Cardiologist Dr. VijayaVelury, says CAD can start early in
- [Doctor’s warn about Deep Vein Thrombosis](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/doctors-warn-about-deep-vein-thrombosis/) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Deep Vein Thrombosis is a serious condition that is often under-diagnosed. However, Doctor’s say it’s preventable. Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, but
- [Group uses dogs as form of therapy for patients](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/group-uses-dogs-as-form-of-therapy-for-patients/) - One local non-profit is using dogs as a form of therapy to provide comfort and companionship to patients who might need a bit of puppy love. Paws with Love Therapy Dogs is a volunteer organization that provides comfort and companionship with therapy dogs to help patients in hospitals, nursing homes, schools and other institutions.
- [Childhood obesity raising risk of diabetes](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/childhood-obesity-raising-risk-of-diabetes/) - March is Nutrition awareness month, and for diabetic people, nutrition can play a big part in quality of life. Childhood obesity has more than tripled the past 30 years in the united states. Because of this trend more children than ever before are at an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. “We’re seeing little
- [Not too late for flu shot](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/not-too-late-for-flu-shot/) - Go get your flu vaccine. Doctor’s can’t say it enough. Flu season is from September to May, and doctors say it’s not too late for the flu shot. According to the Oklahoma State Department of health, so far this season, Oklahoma has had over 1700 cases of the flu, and 56 deaths. “We encourage
- [Mother and daughter train for Spirit of Survival](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/mother-and-daughter-train-for-spirit-of-survival/) - Whether you're running the Spirit of Survival to be healthy or to honor someone you know who has cancer, the proceeds all go to the same place--The Cancer Centers of SWOK. Jennifer Cox has done the Spirit of Survival for the past few years, but this year's race is different. In October of 2017, her
- [Fastest testing for breast cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/fastest-testing-for-breast-cancer/) - October is breast cancer awareness month and Comanche County Memorial Hospital, is the only hospital to offer the fastest testing for breast cancer in southwest Oklahoma. In the past when a patient had a mammogram and a lump was found, the tissue taken from the biopsy would be sent out of state for pathologists to
- [Jim Thorpe Inpatient Rehab Center utilizes Easy Street](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/jim-thorpe-inpatient-rehab-center-utilizes-easy-street/) - The Jim Thorpe Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Comanche County Memorial Hospital offers occupational, physical and speech therapy. Therapists use the Easy Street to help patients return back to daily activities. Wilson Ponce is 31, and has already suffered two strokes in his lifetime. Just a few months ago while at work, Ponce felt his arm
- [Jim Thorpe Inpatient Rehab Center Reunion Courage Award recipient](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/jim-thorpe-inpatient-rehab-center-reunion-courage-award-recipient/) - The Annual Jim Thorpe Inpatient Rehab Reunion is held every year to celebrate the success of their rehab patients. Each year a courage award is given to the patient who has shown the most strength and perseverance. That patient this year was Gloria Dille. 83 year old Gloria Dille suffered a stroke back in May.
- [NICU reunion](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/nicu-reunion/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s NICU has been established for 5 years. During that time, they’ve cared for over 1000 babies, and several families came back to the NICU to have a reunion with the hospital staff. Close to 100 people attended this year's NICU reunion. Families whose baby's were patients, and the staff who cared
- [National Diabetes Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/national-diabetes-awareness-month/) - November is Diabetes Awareness month, and the medical community wants to use this time to help eliminate the stigma surrounding diabetes by educating people. There are over 23 million people with diabetes in the country. Oklahoma is ranked 8th for the highest number of cases. “It’s not just because of our eating habits, it’s because
- [Palliative Care at CCMH](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/palliative-care-at-ccmh/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital has a Palliative Care team that works with patients and their families to provide an extra layer of support to patients with serious illnesses. November is National Hospice and Palliative Care month. However, hospice and palliative care are NOT one and the same. “Palliative care is a specialty of medicine that
- [The Great American Smokeout](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/the-great-american-smokeout/) - The American Cancer Society sets aside the third Thursday of every November to encourage tobacco users to quit at least for one day. It’s called the Great American Smokeout. For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout, which encourages those using tobacco products to quit at least for
- [The Dangers of Juuling](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/the-dangers-of-juuling/) - If you don’t know what juuling is, your kids probably do. Its an e-cigarette that’s exploding in popularity. A Juul is a form of e-cigarette. It comes in all different flavors and looks similar to a USB drive. It came out just a few years ago, but it already accounts for 3 quarters of all
- [Circle of Caring Program](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/circle-of-caring-program/) - The Comanche County Memorial Hospital Foundation Circle of Caring Program was established to shine a spotlight on exceptional caregivers who may otherwise go unnoticed. When a gift of thanks is made in honor of any hospital employee, they get a lapel pin to show that they have been honored. Having your first child can be
- [Holiday Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/holiday-candlelight-remembrance-ceremony/) - The holidays can be one of the most special times of the year, but it can also bring challenges when dealing with the loss of a loved one. Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s Home Health & Hospice program is hosting a ceremony to help the community during these tough times. Holidays are usually filled with love
- [Sports Injury Clinic](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/sports-injury-clinic/) - Back to school means fall sports are kicking off. But that also means an increase in sports related injuries. Memorial Medical Group is offering a free sports injury clinic for those players who get hurt and want to get back on the field. This time of year, orthopedic surgeons see a rise in knee and
- [New Da Vinci Robot](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/new-da-vinci-robot/) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital is happy to announce their new Da Vinci Xi Surgical System. It's the first and only one of its kind in SWOK. The Da Vinci Xi Surgical System is some of the latest robotics technology used for surgical purposes. Chief Nursing Officer Chris Ward, says they are excited to have the
- [7th Annual Lawton Farmers Market Tomato Festival](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/7th-annual-lawton-farmers-market-tomato-festival/) -  Calling all tomato lovers... if you enjoy fresh home grown tomatoes, then Lawton's annual tomato festival is the place for you. A time of celebration, fun competition, and plenty of tasting. The annual Tomato Festival at the Lawton's Farmer's Market draws crowds from surrounding areas. Lawton pediatrician Edward Legako is the President of the
- [Tips on backpack safety this school year](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tips-on-backpack-safety-this-school-year/) - It's back to school for kids everywhere, which means time to stock up on school supplies. One thing your child is going to need is a backpack, but doctors say not all backpacks are created equal. Dr. Wayne Johnson, an orthopedic surgeon at Comanche county memorial Hospital, says you should take in to account certain
- [McMahon Tomlinson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Skilled Unit](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/mcmahon-tomlinson-nursing-and-rehabilitation-center-skilled-unit/) - The McMahon Tomlinson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Skilled Unit is for patients who need short term care and rehab. The unit offers 3 types of therapy to their patients: occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Anna Coleman has had 2 knee replacement surgeries. Both times, she decided to go to the McMahon Tomlinson Nursing and Rehabilitation
- [Cancer Centers of SWOK provide free patient transportation service](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/cancer-centers-of-swok-provide-free-patient-transportation-service/) - The Cancer Centers of SWOK serve patients from Altus, Lawton and Duncan. For patients who can't drive themselves to treatment, there's another way to get there. It's through the free transportation service the centers provide. Billie Payne has been a patient using the transportation service since 2007. She lives 30 miles away, and says she
- [Minimally Invasive Back Surgery](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/minimally-invasive-back-surgery/) -  Minimally Invasive Back Surgery from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Minimally invasive back surgery has a lot of benefits to the patient. There's a decrease in tissue damage, decrease in blood loss, and a faster recovery time. We scrubbed in at Comanche county memorial Hospital to watch one of these surgery's up close and
- [Volunteens at CCMH](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/volunteens-at-ccmh/) -  Volunteens at CCMH from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. It's summertime which usually means kids are outside swimming or hanging out with friends. But some local teenagers have decided to volunteer and help others during their summer vacation. It's through a program called volunteens, at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. During the 8-week program, the
- [MEDWATCH: "Be Fast" when recognizing a stroke](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-be-fast-when-recognizing-a-stroke/) - “BE FAST” to recognize signs of stroke from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - May is stroke awareness month, and doctors at Comanche County Memorial Hospital want you to "Be Fast" when it comes to recognizing that you're having a stroke. "Be Fast" stands for Balance---Eyes---Face---Arms---Speech---and Time Limit---the signs you should look
- [MEDWATCH: Lawton couple has triplets](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-lawton-couple-has-triplets/) - Lawton couple has triplets from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - "Proud parents"--two words that one Lawton couple used to describe themselves. But parenthood hasn't been easy for them. Their story is nothing short of a miracle, and one that will surely pull at your heart. When Christian and Janis Lawyer got
- [MEDWATCH: CCMH recognizes volunteers for service](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-recognizes-volunteers-for-service/) - CCMH Volunteers from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - National Volunteer Appreciation week is April 15-21. Comanche County Memorial Hospital has 110 volunteers who work in areas all over the hospital. CCMH officials say they are grateful to have them, but the volunteers say that they're the lucky ones. "I sit at
- [Medwatch: Head and neck cancers and the importance of screening](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-head-and-neck-cancers-and-the-importance-of-screening/) - Head and Neck Cancer Screenings from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. 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 it, and that is what
- [MEDWATCH: How to prevent heart disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-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 number one killer in the U.S. for men and women.
- [MedWatch- CCMH Cardiac Rehabilitation program](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/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 Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation program, patients who suffer a cardiac episode can get
- [Medwatch - Aspirin: Friend of Foe?](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-aspirin-friend-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 heart disease. But doctor's say not everyone should be
- [MedWatch- Preventing the spread of flu](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-preventing-spread-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 virus as seriously as they should. Go get your flu
- [MedWatch- It’s time to kick the smoking habit](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-time-kick-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 cause of preventable death in our state and
- [MedWatch- Flu shots keep you healthy for the holidays](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-flu-shots-keep-healthy-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. Family Medicine doctor Nicole McFarland says the flu is
- [MedWatch- Eating healthy during the holidays](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-eating-healthy-holidays/) - MedWatch- Eating healthy during the holidays from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- When you start cooking those delicious holiday meals for your work party or your family, it's important to keep a few things in mind to make sure you and your guests remain healthy and happy during the most wonderful time
- [MedWatch- Creating an advanced directive](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-creating-advanced-directive/) - MedWatch- Creating an advanced directive from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- It's a decision no family wants to make, but experts say talking about end of life care is something that families must face. Doctors say this is a good time of the year to talk to your loved ones. Conversations at
- [MedWatch- November is National Diabetes Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-november-national-diabetes-awareness-month/) - MedWatch- November is National Diabetes Awareness Month from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. To help educate kids about how to eat right and exercise, the Lawton Community Health Center is sending diabetes educators to elementary schools in the area to talk with 4th and 5th grade
- [MedWatch- The Great American Smoke Out](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-great-american-smoke/) - MedWatch- The Great American Smoke Out from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The Great American Smoke Out is tomorrow. Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smoke Out event to encourage tobacco users to quit at least for
- [MedWatch- CCMH Family Medicine Residency Program receives ADGME accreditation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-family-medicine-residency-program-receives-adgme-accreditation/) - MedWatch- CCMH Family Medicine Residency Program receives ADGME accreditation from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Comanche County Memorial Hospital's Family Medicine Residency Program is celebrating a big milestone. They have received their ACGME accreditation. CCMH wants to ensure that their residents are receiving the best and most comprehensive training, and this achievement
- [MedWatch- November is Hospice and Palliative Care Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-november-hospice-palliative-care-month/) - MedWatch- November is Hospice and Palliative Care Month from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- November is Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Comanche County Memorial Hospital's Home Health and Hospice program has provided home health services for over a decade. Their focus of care is on you and your family. Savannah Ford lost
- [MedWatch- CCMH celebrates four years of NICU care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-celebrates-four-years-nicu-care/) - MedWatch- CCMH celebrates four years of NICU care from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Comanche County Memorial Hospital is celebrating the hospital's fourth year with its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. To help celebrate, they invited all the kids and their families who were in the unit for a reunion full of fun.
- [MedWatch- Accuboost helps save breasts during early stage cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-accuboost-helps-save-breasts-early-stage-cancer/) - MedWatch- Accuboost helps save breasts during early stage cancer from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- More women with early-stage breast cancer are choosing to treat cancer and save their breast-- breast conservation therapy and a non-invasive procedure called Accuboost is helping them do that. The AccuBoost procedure is a non-invasive way to
- [MedWatch- Be aware of your risks for breast cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-aware-risks-breast-cancer/) - MedWatch- Be aware of your risks for breast cancer from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and doctors are reminding women to get their yearly mammogram and be aware of your risks of breast cancer. 58-year-old Barbara Endsley lost her mother to breast cancer in 2004.
- [MedWatch- Breast Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-breast-cancer-awareness-month/) - MedWatch- Breast Cancer Awareness Month from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month-- a time to celebrate survival, and honor the fight. The McMahon Center for Breast Health at Comanche County Memorial Hospital is reminding women, ages 40 and older, to get their yearly mammogram. Breast Cancer is
- [MedWatch- CCMH welcomes patient feedback through the Patient Family Advisory Committee](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-welcomes-patient-feedback-patient-family-advisory-committee/) - MedWatch- CCMH welcomes patient feedback through the Patient Family Advisory Committee from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- When it comes to service, Comanche County Memorial Hospital wants to provide the best. And the best way to know how they are doing is feedback from patients. Which is the reason why they have
- [MedWatch- CCMH Rehab Services now offers L300 device](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-rehab-services-now-offers-l300-device/) - MedWatch- CCMH Rehab Services now offers L300 device from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- According to the American Stroke Association, if a stroke occurs, and blood flow can't reach parts of the body, that part won't work as it should. Which is exactly what happened to Darrell Baker. But now, thanks to
- [MedWatch- Peripheral Arterial Disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-peripheral-arterial-disease-2/) - MedWatch- Peripheral Arterial Disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD, is blockage of the arteries to the legs, arms, and head. It can be deadly and doctors say 1 in 5 people will develop it. But now, doctors are using a new procedure to treat it and
- [MedWatch- MMG is offering a free sports injury clinic](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-mmg-offering-free-sports-injury-clinic/) - MedWatch- MMG is offering a free sports injury clinic from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Fall is here and that means fall sports are in full swing, most already halfway through the season. For athletes, injuries are a part of the game. This year, Memorial Medical Group is offering a free sports
- [MedWatch- Rehabilitation Center patient honored with Jim Thorpe Courage Award](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-rehabilitation-center-patient-honored-jim-thorpe-courage-award/) - MedWatch- Rehabilitation Center patient honored with Jim Thorpe Courage Award from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Current and past patients, who have spent time at the Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Center, gathered at Comanche County Memorial Hospital Tomlinson Medical Complex for the seventh annual rehabilitation reunion. During this reunion, one patient was given
- [MedWatch- Spirit of Survival mascot Scamper encourages area kids to participate](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-spirit-survival-mascot-scamper-encourages-area-kids-participate/) - MedWatch- Spirit of Survival mascot Scamper encourages area kids to participate from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- We are less than 2 weeks away from the 12th annual Spirit of Survival and the deadline to register is next week. The Spirit of Survival mascot Scamper has been making his way around the
- [MedWatch- September is Sepsis Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-september-sepsis-awareness-month-2/) - MedWatch- September is Sepsis Awareness Month from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Doctors and health officials at Comanche County Memorial Hospital are trying to get the word out about what it is and how to prevent it. "No one needs to die from sepsis." That is what
- [MedWatch- The Leah M. Fitch Cancer Center offers cutting-edge, patient-centered care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-leah-m-fitch-cancer-center-offers-cutting-edge-patient-centered-care/) - MedWatch- The Leah M. Fitch Cancer Center offers cutting-edge, patient-centered care from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Comanche County Memorial Hospital has been recognized for their commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality, and multidisciplinary patient centered care, awarding them the highest standards of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. For one
- [MedWatch- Wayne’s Drive Inn cancer awareness shirts benefit the Cancer Centers of SW OK](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-waynes-drive-inn-cancer-awareness-shirts-benefit-cancer-centers-sw-ok/) - MedWatch- Wayne’s Drive Inn cancer awareness shirts benefit the Cancer Centers of SW OK from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- We are less than a month away from the 12th annual Spirit of Survival and Wayne's Drive Inn in Lawton is gearing up for the big race. Back in 2010, Joe Abshere,
- [MedWatch- Preventing cervical cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-preventing-cervical-cancer/) - MedWatch- Preventing cervical cancer from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Nearly 80 to 90 percent of women will carry the virus that causes cervical cancer at some point in their life. Researchers estimate about 12 thousand women will get cervical cancer each year. We spoke with a radiation oncologist to find out
- [MedWatch- CCMH, Aspire, and Platt College hosts health fair for LPD officers](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-aspire-platt-college-hosts-health-fair-lpd-officers/) - MedWatch- CCMH, Aspire, and Platt College hosts health fair for LPD officers from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Comanche County Memorial Hospital, along with Aspire Hospice and Home Healthcare and Platt College put on a health fair for the Lawton Police Department in an effort to show that their support and concern
- [MedWatch- CCMH’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine offers the best care in SW OK](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmhs-wound-care-hyperbaric-medicine-offers-best-care-sw-ok/) - MedWatch- CCMH’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine offers the best care in SW OK from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The latest technology in wound care is available right here in Southwest Oklahoma. Comanche County Memorial Hospital's Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine is helping Texomans heal difficult wounds with the
- [MedWatch- Lawton Community Health Center establishes a health center at Comanche Elementary School](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-lawton-community-health-center-establishes-health-center-comanche-elementary-school/) - MedWatch- Lawton Community Health Center establishes a health center at Comanche Elementary School from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The Lawton Community Health Center has established a school based health center at Comanche Elementary School to serve all students in the school district. This clinic is the only one of its kind
- [MedWatch- Justin Rodriguez's "Christmas in August" party at CCMH](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-justin-rodriguezs-christmas-august-party-ccmh/) - MedWatch- Justin Rodriguez's "Christmas in August" party at CCMH from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- On August 11th, members of the community came together to hold a special event for a boy with an inoperable brain tumor who's working his way through his "bucket list." "When I asked Justin what he wanted
- [MedWatch- CCMH’s annual Starlight Country concert raised enough money for a NICU retina camera](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmhs-annual-starlight-country-concert-raised-enough-money-nicu-retina-camera/) - MedWatch- CCMH’s annual Starlight Country concert raised enough money for a NICU retina camera from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Thanks to generous donations and money raised at this year’s Starlight Country concert, Comanche County Memorial Hospital's NICU now has a new retina camera to examine premature baby’s eyes. Doctors say it
- [MedWatch- Mobi-C cervical disc replacement surgery could change your quality of life](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-mobi-c-cervical-disc-replacement-surgery-change-quality-life/) - MedWatch- Mobi-C cervical disc replacement surgery could change your quality of life from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Numbness, tingling, and weakness in your arm or hand may mean you have a problem with a herniated disc in your neck. But now, thanks to a relatively new surgery, doctors can treat it
- [MedWatch- Prostate cancer is the 2nd most common form of cancer among men](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-prostate-cancer-2nd-common-form-cancer-among-men/) - MedWatch- Prostate cancer is the 2nd most common form of cancer among men from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The American Cancer Society says prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men. Because there are only a few symptoms --- men often don't know they have the disease. The best
- [MedWatch- Snoring](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-snoring/) - MedWatch- Snoring from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Snoring is a problem that so many people deal with on a nightly basis. But what if your snoring is actually something more than that, like sleep apnea. Doctors say it can be a serious problem that you might want to get checked out. Snoring, you know
- [MedWatch- CCMH is a tobacco-free campus](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-tobacco-free-campus/) - MedWatch- CCMH is a tobacco-free campus from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death according to the CDC. It leads to disease and disability, and harms nearly every organ of the body which is why Comanche County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco free campus. You might
- [MedWatch- Spirit of Survival training program kicks off](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-spirit-survival-training-program-kicks-off/) - MedWatch- Spirit of Survival training program kicks off from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Training has started for Southwest Oklahoma's biggest race, the 12th annual Spirit of Survival. Tonight on MedWatch, we have more on the free 12-week training program to help get you ready for the big day. The training started
- [MedWatch- Teens get hands-on medical experience during the Volunteen program](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-teens-get-hands-medical-experience-volunteen-program/) - MedWatch- Teens get hands-on medical experience during the Volunteen program from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Summer is a time when many teens hang out with their friends and spend time at the pool. But some local teenagers are using their free time this summer to volunteer and help others. It's through
- [MedWatch- Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-alzheimers-disease/) - MedWatch- Alzheimer’s Disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. According to the Alzheimer's Association, there are more than 60,000 Oklahoman's with the disease. Sadly, that number will keep increasing until a cure is found. "We want
- [MedWatch- Childhood Obesity](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-childhood-obesity/) - MedWatch- Childhood Obesity from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- In the past 30 years, childhood obesity has doubled in the United States. Because of this trend, more children than ever before are at an increased risk of developing heart disease risk factors like type two diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
- [MedWatch- June is Safety Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-june-safety-awareness-month/) - MedWatch- June is Safety Awareness Month from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- As the temperatures warm up, more accidents are likely to increase now that people are out and about. And with June being Safety Awareness Month, one local medical helicopter crew is preparing for a busy summer. Survival Flight teamed up
- [MedWatch- Lawton Farmers Market Annual Tomato Festival](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-lawton-farmers-market-annual-tomato-festival/) - MedWatch- Lawton Farmers Market Annual Tomato Festival from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Whether you say tomato or tomato, you can't argue how this fruit offers plenty of health benefits. And in Lawton, we celebrate the tomato each year with the annual Tomato Festival. A time of celebration, fun competition, and plenty
- [MedWatch- Spirit of Survival training kickoff](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-spirit-survival-training-kickoff/) - MedWatch- Spirit of Survival training kickoff from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- We are already a few months away from the Spirit of Survival, and the kickoff for training is happening this Friday. "We'll have early registration for the race. You'll get a discount for doing that. Dick's will have discounts for
- [MedWatch- Pet Peace of Mind assists patients in caring for their pets during illnesses](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-pet-peace-mind-assists-patients-caring-pets-illnesses/) - MedWatch- Pet Peace of Mind assists patients in caring for their pets during illnesses from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Comanche County Memorial Hospitals Home Health and Hospice program has teamed up with Pet Peace of Mind to assist patients and families with the care of their beloved pets at a time
- [MedWatch- CCMH welcomes their 1st set of triplets](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-welcomes-1st-set-triplets/) - MedWatch- CCMH welcomes their 1st set of triplets to the world from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- A little over 1 out of every thousand births, are triplets. While that may sound more common than you think, it's still pretty rare. And up until the beginning of June, Comanche County Memorial Hospital
- [MedWatch- CCMH’s 1st class of resident physicians set to graduate](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmhs-1st-class-resident-physicians-set-graduate/) - MedWatch- CCMH’s 1st class resident physicians set to graduate from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Comanche County Memorial Hospital's first class of Resident Physicians will graduate this month from the Family Medicine Program, and in just 6 short months, the Residents in the Emergency Medicine program will graduate too. The program started
- [MedWatch- June is CMV Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-june-cmv-awareness-month/) - MedWatch- June is CMV Awareness Month from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- June is national CMV Awareness Month. According to the national CMV website, about one out of every 150 babies are born with congenital CMV infection. While most babies show no signs or symptoms, for some it can cause major health
- [MedWatch- CCMH offers wound care services](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-offers-wound-care-services/) - MedWatch- CCMH offers wound care services from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The latest technology in wound care is available right here in Southwest Oklahoma. Comanche County Memorial Hospital's Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine is helping Texomans heal difficult wounds with the hyperbaric chamber. “It's open, it's clear. There is
- [MedWatch- CCMH now offers a surgical device for treating chronic reflux](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-now-offers-surgical-device-treating-chronic-reflux/) - MedWatch- CCMH now offers a surgical device for treating chronic reflux from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- A new surgical device for treating chronic reflux is now available in Southwest Oklahoma. GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as acid reflux, is one of the most common digestive disorders in the country.
- [MedWatch- CCMH now offers the Orbera weight loss balloon](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-now-offers-orbera-weight-loss-balloon/) - MedWatch- CCMH now offers the Orbera weight loss balloon from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The Orbera weight loss balloon is becoming a popular option for people who want to lose 30 to 60 pounds and now it is being offered at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. "It's just a balloon essentially, that
- [MedWatch- Comanche County Memorial Hospital Foundation's Walk Program promotes wellness for area children](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-comanche-county-memorial-hospital-foundations-walk-program-promotes-wellness-area-children/) - MedWatch- Comanche County Memorial Hospital Foundation's Walk Program promotes wellness for area children from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- They walked 10,000 steps each day for six weeks. Now, fourth graders from several area schools are being rewarded with a day of fun at the Fort Sill Youth Center. It's all part
- [MedWatch- Take precautions this summer to prevent skin cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-take-precautions-summer-prevent-skin-cancer/) - MedWatch- Take precautions this summer to prevent skin cancer from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Summer is getting closer and that means it's time to start thinking about skin care. Skin cancer is a growing threat with more than one-million cases diagnosed every year. It's a disease that is effecting more and
- [MedWatch- Donating blood saves lives right here in our community](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-donating-blood-saves-lives-right-community/) - MedWatch- Donating blood saves lives right here in our community from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Forty years ago, a group of doctors got together to address the need for a blood supply in Oklahoma. Surgeries were being canceled because there was no blood for patients who needed it. So, they formed
- [MedWatch- CCMH works to get patients who have suffered a stroke in and treated as quickly as possible](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-works-get-patients-suffered-stroke-treated-quickly-possible/) - MedWatch- CCMH works to get patients who have suffered a stroke in and treated as quickly as possible from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- According to the national stroke association, Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in America and a leading cause of adult disability. Time is brain when it
- [MedWatch- CCMH is a primary stroke center](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-primary-stroke-center-2/) - MedWatch- CCMH is a primary stroke center from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The National Stroke Association estimates that each year more than 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. Comanche County Memorial Hospital is a primary stroke center that works to get patients who have suffered a stroke in and
- [MedWatch- April is Donate Life Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-april-donate-life-month/) - MedWatch- April is Donate Life Month from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- April is Donate Life Month. It's celebrated to help encourage people to register as organ, eye and tissue donors, and to celebrate those that have saved lives through the gift of donation. "He was looking for a donor, and he
- [MedWatch- 12th Annual Starlight Country Concert](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-12th-annual-starlight-country-concert/) - MedWatch- 12th Annual Starlight Country Concert! from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The 12th annual Starlight Country Concert was a huge success -- raising more than $230,000 to help support the medical needs of sick children at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. Lea Ann Chandler, the director of the CCMH foundation says the
- [MedWatch- Employees share memories of original CCMH ER during unveiling of renovations](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-employee-share-memories-original-ccmh-er-unveiling-renovations/) - MEDWATCH WED 6-PKG _KSWOccb5_146 from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Comanche County Memorial Hospital held a special ceremony marking the completion of phase 2 of the Drewry Family Emergency Center -- and those in attendance got a little glimpse into the past. Phase 2 was all about renovating old rooms inside the
- [MedWatch- Phase 2 of construction at the CCMH ER is complete](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-phase-2-construction-ccmh-er-complete/) - MedWatch- Phase 2 of construction at the CCMH ER is complete from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- After weeks of construction, phase two of the new Emergency Room at Comanche County Memorial Hospital is complete, and now all they are waiting on is approval from the state. "Phase 1 was the build
- [MedWatch- National Kick Butts Day](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-national-kick-butts-day/) - MedWatch- National Kick Butts Day from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Today is National Kick Butts Day, started by the campaign for tobacco-free kids. Every year in March, kids across the nation are encouraged to stand up, speak out against the tobacco industry and companies that target kids to become their replacement
- [MedWatch- Head and neck cancers](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-head-neck-cancers/) - MedWatch- Head and neck cancers from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Head and neck cancers make up about 3 percent of cancer, and about 75,000 cases are diagnosed each year. Doctors say the earlier the cancer is detected the better chance you have of surviving it and that is what screening is
- [MedWatch- Screening for Lung Cancer saves lives](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-screening-lung-cancer-saves-lives/) - MedWatch- Screening for Lung Cancer saves lives from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Lung Cancer is the second most common form of cancer among men and women, according to the American Cancer Society. It's the leading cause of cancer deaths-- killing more people than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. Doctors say
- [MedWatch- Palliative care can aid patient suffering towards the end](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-palliative-care-can-aid-patient-suffering-towards-end/) - MedWatch- Palliative care can aid patient suffering towards the end from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Palliative care is meant to reduce suffering at the end of a person's life. It's not easy making decisions about this type of care but careful planning between doctors, patients and families is a way to
- [MedWatch- Peripheral Arterial Disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-peripheral-arterial-disease/) - MedWatch- Peripheral Arterial Disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD, is blockage of the arteries to the legs, arms, and head. It can be deadly, and doctors say 1 in 5 people will develop it. PAD is similar to coronary artery disease and is most commonly found
- [MedWatch- Open Heart Surgery](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-open-heart-surgery/) - MedWatch- Open Heart Surgery from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Open heart surgery, three words that can be scary to hear. For Jerry Sappington, he didn't have much time to even process those words before he was prepped for the operating room. It started when he was experiencing cramps in his legs.
- [MedWatch- Testosterone replacements increase heart disease risk](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-testosterone-replacements-increase-heart-disease-risk/) - MedWatch- Testosterone replacements increase heart disease risk from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- A low testosterone level often raises concern, especially for men. And sometimes it prompts them to seek hormone replacements to help boost it. But Doctor's say hormone replacement isn't necessarily always the best option. Low testosterone levels can lead
- [MedWatch- Reducing your risk of Heart Disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-reducing-risk-heart-disease/) - MedWatch- Reducing your risk of 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 number one killer in the U-S in men and women.
- [MedWatch- Calcium Scoring for Heart Disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-calcium-scoring-heart-disease/) - MedWatch- Calcium Scoring for Heart Disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- It's a newer technology to help detect who's at risk for heart disease. It's called calcium scoring but cardiologists warn this new scan shouldn't be the first line of defense for fighting heart disease. Calcium scoring is a quick and
- [MedWatch- Women's Heart Health](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-womens-heart-health/) - MedWatch- Women's Heart Health from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- About nine years ago, Marcy Moody was told by her doctors during her pregnancy, she had cardiomyopathy, a hereditary disease that makes it hard for the heart to deliver blood to the body. She was pregnant with twins at the time. "I
- [MedWatch- Fully dissolvable heart stent](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-fully-dissolvable-heart-stent/) - MedWatch-Fully dissolvable heart stent from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Continuing coverage for heart month, Comanche County Memorial Hospital now offers a breakthrough in cutting-edge technology for heart patients. CCMH is the first hospital in the state to perform a fully dissolvable stent procedure outside of a clinical trial. "There is nothing
- [MedWatch 7- Weight Loss Surgery](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-7-weight-loss-surgery/) - MedWatch 7- Weight Loss Surgery from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Weight loss surgery can be life changing for some people. It's a big decision that should come with a lot of thought and preparation. For one woman, she knew it was a decision she wanted to make. And just a year
- [MedWatch- Therapy dogs are beneficial to your health](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-therapy-dogs-beneficial-health/) - MedWatch- Therapy dogs are beneficial to your health from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- A dog is a man's best friend. You've probably heard that before. But did you know that interaction with dogs can actually be beneficial to your health? One local non-profit is using dogs as a form of therapy
- [MedWatch- Improving mobility with Mobi-C cervical disc replacement](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-improving-mobility-mobi-c-cervical-disc-replacement/) - MedWatch- Improving mobility with Mobi-C cervical disc replacement from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Numbness, tingling, and weakness in your arm or hand may mean you have a problem with a herniated disc in your neck. But now thanks to a relatively new surgery, doctors can treat it without taking away any
- [MedWatch- Living with chronic pain](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-living-chronic-pain/) - MedWatch- Living with chronic pain from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- For many people, living with pain is a way of life. While medicine has made remarkable advances to get rid of some diseases, cure others and extend life, chronic pain is still one they are struggling to understand and improve. But
- [MedWatch- January is cervical awareness month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-january-cervical-awareness-month/) - MedWatch- January is cervical awareness month from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Nearly 80 to 90 percent of women will carry the virus that causes cervical cancer at some point in their life. Researchers estimate about 12 thousand women will get cervical cancer each year. January is cervical awareness month, so we
- [MedWatch- Making women aware of heart disease risk factors](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-7-making-women-aware-heart-disease-risk-factors/) - MedWatch 7- Making women aware of heart disease risk factors from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The death of iconic actress and writer Carrie Fisher from a heart attack has put the spotlight on heart disease, which kills women at a higher rate than any other ailment. But it turns out, doctors
- [MedWatch- Breast milk is best for babies](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-breast-milk-best-babies/) - MedWatch- Breast milk is best for babies from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Oklahoma has one of the highest rates of preterm births in the nation, with one in seven babies born prematurely each year. Breast milk greatly improves the health and growth of these babies, and now with the help of
- [MedWatch- Specialized wound care treatment at CCMH](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-7-specialized-wound-care-treatment-ccmh/) - MedWatch- Specialized wound care treatment at CCMH from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Taking care of wounds can be a daunting task. Knowing what to do and how to treat your wound is essential in proper healing. Luckily, Comanche County Memorial Hospital offers a service that specializes in wound care treatment. With
- [MedWatch- Palliative care offers comfort towards the end](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-palliative-care-offers-comfort-towards-end/) - MedWatch 7- Palliative care offers comfort towards the end from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Palliative care is meant to reduce suffering at the end of a person's life. It's not easy making decisions about this type of care but careful planning between doctors, patients and families is a way to provide
- [MedWatch- CCMH’s NICU offers life-saving services to SW OK](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmhs-nicu-offers-life-saving-services-sw-ok/) - MedWatch- CCMH’s NICU offers life-saving services to SW OK from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- When babies are born pre-maturely they often have complications and specialized needs that require the type of care only available at a neonatal intensive care unit. Comanche County Memorial Hospital's Level 2 NICU is the only one
- [MedWatch- CCMH offers cutting edge technology for heart patients](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-offers-cutting-edge-technology-heart-patients/) - MedWatch- CCMH offers cutting edge technology for heart patients from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Comanche County Memorial Hospital now offers a breakthrough in cutting-edge technology for heart patients. CCMH is the first hospital in the state to perform a fully dissolvable stent procedure outside of a clinical trial. "There is nothing
- [MedWatch- CCMH is SW OK's major heart attack hospital](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-sw-oks-major-heart-attack-hospital/) - MedWatch- CCMH is SW OK's major heart attack hospital from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Comanche County Memorial Hospital is Southwest Oklahoma's major heart attack hospital. With its advanced heart program and the number of cardiovascular doctors on staff, they work with other area hospitals to make sure the patient gets to
- [MedWatch- CCMH offers breakthrough cancer therapies](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-offers-breakthrough-cancer-therapies/) - MedWatch- CCMH offers breakthrough cancer therapies from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 1.5 million people will be diagnosed with cancer for the first time in 2016 and just under 600 thousand people will die of the disease in the United States. With cancer being
- [MedWatch- Keeping your children safe on Halloween](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-keeping-children-safe-halloween/) - MedWatch- Keeping your children safe on Halloween from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- A national publication reports that over a 21-year period 115 pedestrians under the age of 18 were killed on Halloween. Making the holiday by far the deadliest day of the year for young trick-or-treaters. Comanche County Memorial Hospital pediatrician
- [MedWatch- CCMH works to make the facilities as patient-friendly as possible](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-works-make-facilities-patient-friendly-possible/) - MedWatch- CCMH works to make the facilities as patient-friendly as possible from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Comanche County Memorial Hospital has a team that works to ensure the hospital does all it can to be patient friendly. The members of the Patient and Family Partnership Council for Quality and Safety are
- [MedWatch- Take precautions to help prevent the spread of the flu virus](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-take-precautions-help-prevent-spread-flu-virus/) - MedWatch- Take precautions to help prevent the spread of the flu virus from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- With flu season upon us it's important to take the necessary precautions to help prevent you and your family from getting the virus. So far 8 people in Oklahoma have been hospitalized with the
- [MedWatch- CCMH offers a variety of breast health services](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-offers-variety-breast-health-services/) - MedWatch- CCMH offers a variety of breast health services from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- In honor of October being breast cancer awareness month, we've decided to take a look into the center for breast health at Comanche County Memorial Hospital to see the different services they offer. Dr. Terry Wolf works
- [MedWatch- September is Sepsis Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-september-sepsis-awareness-month/) - MedWatch- September is Sepsis Awareness Month from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- September is Sepsis awareness month. Doctors and health officials across the nation are trying to get the word out about what it is and how to prevent it. Sepsis is a severe infection in the tissue, caused by the presence
- [MedWatch- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-october-breast-cancer-awareness-month/) - MedWatch- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- October is breast cancer awareness month; a time to celebrate survival, honor the fight and remind women 40 and older, to get their yearly mammogram. Breast Cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women. One
- [MedWatch- Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Center](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-jim-thorpe-rehabilitation-center/) - MedWatch- Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Center from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Current and past patients, who spent time at the Jim Thorpe rehabilitation center last year, gathered at Comanche County Memorial Hospital Tomlinson Medical Complex for the sixth annual rehabilitation reunion. During this reunion, one patient was given the Jim Thorpe courage
- [MedWatch- CCMH is a primary stroke center](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-primary-stroke-center/) - MedWatch- CCMH is a primary stroke center from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Comanche County Memorial Hospital is now a primary stroke center after being certified early September 2016. The National Stroke Association estimates that each year more than 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. This certification will help CCMH
- [MedWatch- Spirit of Survival brings those touched by cancer together](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-spirit-survival-brings-touched-cancer-together/) - MedWatch- Spirit of Survival brings those touched by cancer together from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- A busy and fun morning in Lawton today! Runners got up at the crack of dawn for the11th annual Spirit of Survival. More than 3,500 people came out to participate, show their support, and to raise
- [MedWatch- Guardian Angel Sponsorship helps pay Spirit of Survival entry fees](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-guardian-angel-sponsorship-helps-pay-spirit-survival-entry-fees/) - MedWatch- Guardian Angel Sponsorship helps pay Spirit of Survival entry fees from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- If you've ever thought about running or walking in the Spirit of Survival but financial hardships have prevented you from participating, the Guardian Angel Sponsorship may be able to help. Founder Natalie Fitch says the
- [MedWatch- Spirit of Survival offers something for everyone](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-spirit-survival-offers-something-everyone/) - MedWatch- Spirit of Survival offers something for everyone from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The Spirit of Survival has something for everyone. From the morning's competitive races, to the kids marathon and Spirit Walk when cancer patients, survivors, family members and citizens walk a mile at the end of the day to
- [MedWatch- Race director Lori Cummins discusses Spirit of Survival](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-race-director-lori-cummins-discusses-spirit-survival/) - MedWatch- Race director Lori Cummins discusses Spirit of Survival from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Start stretching and grab your tennis shoes because the 11th annual Spirit of Survival is next Sunday. The race raises money for cancer research and helps with clinical trials right here in Southwest Oklahoma. Race director Lori
- [MedWatch- CCMH provides rides to chemotherapy for cancer patients](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-ccmh-provides-rides-chemotherapy-cancer-patients/) - MedWatch- CCMH provides rides to chemotherapy for cancer patients from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - A cancer diagnosis can be devastating, but not feeling well enough to drive yourself to appointments can be even worse. That's why Comanche County Memorial Hospital's Cancer Center offers a free service where volunteers drive more
- [MedWatch -Lawton woman urges citizens to support those with cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-lawton-woman-urges-citizens-support-cancer/) - MedWatch -Lawton woman urges citizens to support those with cancer from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) -Since 2013, a Lawton woman has spent a lot of time in the hospital and at the Cancer Center battling colon cancer, and while her battle continues, she says this year she's decided to join others
- [MedWatch- Lawton walk hopes to help find cure for Alzheimer's](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-lawton-walk-hopes-help-find-cure-alzheimers/) - MedWatch- Lawton walk hopes to help find cure for Alzheimer's from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) -Sixty-five-thousand Oklahomans have Alzheimer's Disease. According to the Alzheimer's Association, that number will keep increasing until a cure is found. People in Southwest Oklahoma are trying to do something about it. Southwest Oklahoma Walk to End
- [MedWatch- Spirit of Survival helps those to cope with the loss of loved ones](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-spirit-survival-helps-cope-loss-loved-ones/) - MedWatch- Spirit of Survival helps those to cope with the loss of loved ones from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - In the late 1990s, Nancy Lombardo's mother unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack. Just months after she died, her dad learned he had stage four terminal lung cancer and only
- [MedWatch- The Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Joint Replacement System](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-mako-robotic-arm-assisted-joint-replacement-system/) - MedWatch- The Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Joint Replacement System from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital has new technology that will make surgeries more precise for doctors. The Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Joint Replacement system allows orthopedic surgeons to perform total hip and partial knee replacements with the assistance of
- [MedWatch- Couple finds their happily ever after at Spirit of Survival](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-couple-finds-happily-ever-spirit-survival/) - MedWatch- Couple finds their happily ever after at Spirit of Survival from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) – Two people running the Spirit of Survival met for the first time just before they cross the finish line and it changed their lives forever. Christopher Lowe says he was out of shape but
- [MedWatch- Vaccinations protect your child and community](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-vaccinations-protect-child-community/) - MedWatch- Vaccinations protect your child and community from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - With the start of the school year, parents are getting their children's vaccinations up to date. Whether children are newborns or school aged, doctors say it's important to get them vaccinated. "So, straight up I will tell you
- [MedWatch- Spirit of Survival improves the health of participants](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-spirit-survival-improves-health-participants/) - MedWatch- Spirit of Survival improves health of participants from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) – A Lawton native, whose helped with the Spirit of Survival in years past, has decided to walk the 5K in October for the first time. This is a challenge for him because he’s had major health problems
- [MedWatch- Hand washing prevents the spread of the flu virus](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-hand-washing-prevents-spread-flu-virus/) - MedWatch- Hand washing helps prevent to spread of the flu from Rhiannon Leigha Poolaw on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - With flu season just a few months away Comanche County Memorial Hospital is encouraging good hand hygiene not only for staff but for visitors too to help ensure that their patients don't get a hospital
- [MedWatch- Preparing for Spirit of Survival](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/medwatch-preparing-spirit-survival/) - MedWatch- Preparing for Spirit of Survival from Rhiannon Leigha Poolaw on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) – On average, more than four thousand people participate in the Spirit of Survival every year walking or running in different events. Most people participating in various events do so in support or memory of family and friends who have
- [Training for the Spirit of Survival](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/training-spirit-survival/) - MedWatch-Training for the Spirit of Survival from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. It's time to train for Southwest Oklahoma's largest race, the 2016 Spirit of Survival, and there’s a free, 12-week training program to help get you ready for the big day. Whether you plan to walk, run or jog, Spirit of Survival race director
- [Advances in pacemakers](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/advances-in-pacemakers/) - Advances in pacemakers from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma has the third highest death rate in the nation from heart disease, and it’s the leading killer in Oklahoma, surpassing any other diseases. New advances in pacemakers give hope to those suffering from heart disease. Lawton cardiologist
- [Binaural sound waves](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/binaural-sound-waves/) - Binaural sound waves from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. A diagnosis of cancer is tough for patients and families, and coping with the disease is even more difficult. Stress, side effects from treatments and pain are just a few of the difficult changes that patients must face, but the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma and
- [Smoking and prostate cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/smoking-prostate-cancer/) - Smoking and prostate cancer from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. We know there are many reasons to quit smoking, but now new research provides one more, and men, it might surprise you. Cigarettes…they don't just lead to yellow teeth and wrinkled skin. Much more importantly is an increased risk for lung cancer and heart disease.
- [Antibiotics and the common cold](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/antibiotics-common-cold/) - Antibiotics and the common cold from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Not getting a prescription for antibiotics may be the most effective treatment for the common cold. Coughing, sniffling, suffering with a sore throat? The miserable package deal we know as the common cold. You want your doctor, and a magic pill that can make
- [Mediterranean diet](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/mediterranean-diet/) - Mediterranean diet from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Following a plant based, Mediterranean diet has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, but does this type of diet also help preserve memory? A new study suggests eating a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra virgin olive oil or nuts is associated with better memory.
- [Running](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/running/) - Running from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. More and more people are on the run…literally. A recent study found that participation in the 100 largest road races in the United States grew 77 percent over the past 14 years. Dr. Laura Goldberg, a sports health expert at Cleveland Clinic, says the key to finishing any
- [High cholesterol in children](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/high-cholesterol-children/) - High cholesterol in children from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. In the past 30 years, childhood obesity has doubled in the United States. Because of this trend, more children than ever before are at an increased risk of developing heart disease risk factors like type two diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The American
- [Cardiac rehab](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/cardiac-rehab/) - Cardiac rehab from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. People who undergo heart surgery or suffer a cardiac event are typically prescribed a cardiac rehabilitation program as part of their recovery process, but less than 13 percent of those who are eligible to participate actually do. According to Cleveland Clinic cardiologist Dr. Leslie Cho, cardiac rehab
- [Infertility](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/infertility/) - Infertility from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. You may not realize it, but chances are someone you know is struggling with the heartbreak of infertility. According to the National Infertility Association, one in eight couples are impacted by infertility. Dr. Ed Sabanegh is a male fertility expert at Cleveland Clinic who says fertility is a
- [Oklahoma hospitals feel effects of Medicaid cuts](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/oklahoma-hospitals-feel-effects-medicaid-cuts/) - Hospitals feel effect of Medicaid cuts from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. We've been hearing a lot about cuts in our state due to shortfalls in the budget. These cuts have already been felt in hospitals after Medicaid rates were cut earlier this year, leaving hospitals at a shortfall and it could get much worse.
- [Extra training for nurses at CCMH](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/extra-training-nurses-ccmh/) - CCMH gives nurses extra training from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Comanche County Memorial Hospital is happy to have filled many nursing positions in their critical care units and are now offering all current and future nurses the opportunity to get additional training in critical care and other areas of the hospital to provide the
- [Concussions in soccer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/concussions-in-soccer/) - Concussions in soccer from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. When it comes to sports that carry a risk of head injury, high impact sports such as football or hockey often come to mind, but there are other sports that carry risks.
- [Diabetes and gum disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/diabetes-gum-disease/) - Diabetes and mouth health from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Did you know gum disease is a common side effect of diabetes? Symptoms like bleeding gums are an indication you should see your dentist right away. Ultimately, tooth loss can occur. Those living with diabetes are three times more likely to get gum disease than
- [Exercise-induced asthma](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/exercise-induced-asthma/) - Exercise-induced asthma from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Being out of breath while you exercise happens all the time, but for some it's more than just pushing yourself too hard.
- [CCMH ICU is back open](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/ccmh-icu-back-open/) - CCMH ICU back open from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Most people don’t consider how the nursing shortage could affect them personally, but the national nursing crisis is having a ripple effect on the entire nation, and it has been felt in Lawton. Comanche County Memorial Hospital is proud to reopen more critical care beds
- [Spring cleaning](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/spring-cleaning/) - Spring cleaning from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Spring cleaning is a necessary evil this time of the year, but if you're not careful you could end up nursing a serious injury until summer.
- [Foodborne illnesses](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/foodborne-illnesses/) - Foodborne illnesses from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. About nine percent of foodborne illness outbreaks occur in the home, but it's almost impossible for most people to know where the bacteria may live. A new study finds cloth towels and sink faucets are commonly cross-contaminated during the preparation of a meal.
- [Foods could interact with certain medications](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/foods-interact-certain-medications/) - Food interactions from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Some foods, even the good-for-you ones, can interfere with how certain medications work. When your doctor prescribes you a medication, sometimes there's a warning about what foods you should or shouldn't eat while taking it.
- [Thyroid](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/thyroid/) - Thyroid from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. The thyroid gland makes hormones that regulate metabolism. The thyroid also has other important effects throughout the body. An overactive thyroid can increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. A recent study examined whether the risk of these fractures also increases among patients with only mild abnormalities of
- [Yoga is heart healthy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/yoga-heart-healthy/) - Yoga from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Having a healthy heart comes down to lifestyle, a healthy diet and exercise, but you might want to consider adding yoga to the mix. The calming nature of yoga can do wonders for your heart.
- [Birth defects](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/birth-defects/) - Birth defects from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Birth defects affect around one in every 35 babies each year and are responsible for one in five infant deaths. While many birth defects are genetic and not preventable, there are steps that women can take to help protect their baby during crucial stages of development.
- [Limiting screen time for children](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/limiting-screen-time-children/) - Screen time from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Researchers with the American Academy of Pediatrics say kids are spending as many as seven hours a day in front of screens. This unhealthy habit is addicting for some kids.
- [Metabolic syndrome](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/metabolic-syndrome/) - Metabolic syndrome from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. The possible complications from diabetes are many and severe: blindness, amputations, kidney damage and more. Diabetes is also implicated in a set of factors which can damage the heart. It's called metabolic syndrome, and simple weight loss is a good way to prevent it. It turns out,
- [Smart foods](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/smart-foods/) - Smart foods from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Eating well is good for your mental as well as your physical health. The bad news; as we age our brains can become less sharp. The good news; we can improve our chances of maintaining a healthy brain by adding "smart" foods to our diet like blueberries.
- [Oral, head and neck cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/oral-head-neck-cancer/) - Oral, head and neck cancer from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. A simple screening to help detect the cancers early is being offered in Southwest Oklahoma. This will be the third year the screenings are being offered at the Cancer Center of Southwest Oklahoma. The screening is simple; a doctor will feel the neck, lymph
- [Spring Allergies](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/spring-allergies/) - Spring allergies from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Spring has sprung. While many will enjoy the warmer temperatures, others will be battling spring allergies. While you may be enjoying the beautiful spring view, millions of Americans are in misery with watery itchy eyes, runny noses and sneezing. Yep, it's spring allergy season.
- [Work stress](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/work-stress/) - Work stress from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Jobs and careers are an important part of most people's lives. Along with providing a source of income, jobs help us fulfill our personal goals, build our networks and serve our communities, however, jobs can also be a major source of emotional stress. Three-quarters of Americans consider
- [Colorful eating](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/colorful-eating/) - Colorful eating from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Colorful fruits and vegetables are an essential source of nutrients for children. Because fruits and vegetables get their color from naturally occurring micronutrients, eating a variety of colors helps kids get what they need to thrive.
- [Pregnancy cravings](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/pregnancy-cravings/) - Pregnancy cravings from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. If you're pregnant, it may seem like everyone has advice to share about what you can and cannot do while you're expecting...especially when it comes to what you eat. So many people often think being pregnant means no guilt over that second helping, you're eating for two
- [Kick Butts Day](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/kick-butts-day/) - Kick Butts Day from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. National Kick Butts Day is celebrated every March. It was started by the campaign for tobacco free kids. On this day kids in communities across the nation stand up, speak out and seize control against the tobacco industry because tobacco companies target kids to become their
- [Migraines](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/migraines/) - Migraines from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Migraines can take their toll but as they're about to start, there may be other non-drug related ways to manage the disorder. While medications can alleviate migraine symptoms, there is no cure.
- [Rheumatoid arthritis](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/325-2/) - Rheumatoid arthritis from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Living with rheumatoid arthritis is a challenge. However, living with RA as an active person in your 20’s can be disheartening.
- [Fatty foods](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/fatty-foods/) - Fatty foods from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. For decades we've been told to avoid fat or use low-fat products instead, but that mindset has changed.
- [Stress](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/stress/) - Stress from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Stress can be harmful not only mentally, but physically as well. It can be especially bad for your heart. It doesn't matter who you are, stress is a simple fact of life. It's nearly impossible to avoid it.
- [Low testosterone](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/low-testosterone/) - Low testosterone from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. The male hormone testosterone decreases as men age. Low testosterone can contribute too many health problems, but there is a way to treat this problem. When you hear testosterone, you probably think about how athletes have abused the hormone, but testosterone can actually benefit men because the
- [Cold remedies](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/cold-remedies/) - What to do when a cold is coming on from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average adult will catch two-to-three colds this year, but there is something you can do when you feel one coming on.
- [Brain health](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/brain-health/) - Brain health from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. We all know the importance exercise has on our bodies, but what about workouts that target organs, like our brains? While you can't really grow your brain, you can help keep it as sharp as possible as you age with some simple steps. Should we shell out
- [Nail fungus](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/nail-fungus/) - Nail fungus from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. It's an ugly problem many people don't want to talk about…nail fungus. While it may not be at the top of your list of health concerns…it will be if it affects you. It's a common yet embarrassing problem many people experience.
- [Weighing yourself](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/weighing-yourself/) - Weighing yourself from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. If you're trying to lose weight, the bathroom scale can sometimes feel like your enemy, but research is saying that maybe we shouldn't fear the scale so much after all. A recent study published by researchers at Cornell University suggests that frequent weighing in, as much as
- [Brachytherapy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/brachytherapy/) - Brachytherapy from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. The Leah M. Fitch Cancer Center in Lawton now has a newer type of radiation therapy that will be used to treat certain types of cancer. Brachytherapy delivers focused radiation directly to the cancer tumor, and minimizes the exposure around it where there is no cancer, preserving good
- [Lead Poisoning](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/lead-poisoning/) - Lead poisoning from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Lead is a poisonous metal and is especially dangerous for babies and young children. Lead poisoning can irreversibly damage a child's nervous system, brain and other organs.
- [Lupas](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/lupas/) - Lupus from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Lupus is a common disease that can be life changing for people who are diagnosed with it. According to the American College of Rheumatology, women are 10 times more likely to have lupus than men.
- [Epilepsy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/epilepsy/) - Epilepsy from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Close to 40,000 Oklahoman's are living with epilepsy, a neurological disorder that causes nerve cell activity in the brain to become disrupted resulting in seizures. Epilepsy has been around for thousands of years and the Epilepsy Association of Oklahoma has been helping people across the state with the
- [Acupuncture](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/acupuncture/) - Acupuncture from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Acupuncture has been practiced in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years. Research has shown the practice can reduce nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy and it can also relieve pain. Now, doctors are looking to see if it can help certain breast cancer patients.
- [Posture](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/posture/) - Posture from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. There is a quick fix to look slimmer, taller and more confident all while improving your health. "stand up straight!" "sit up." it sounds like nagging, but it's actually healthful advice.
- [Colon cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/colon-cancer/) - Colon cancer from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. March is colon cancer awareness month and the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma are offering free screening kits. Colon cancer is a very common cancer in the United States with around 95,000 new cases diagnosed every year and around 50,000 people die from it each year.
- [Crohn's disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/crohns-disease/) - Crohn's disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Imagine having a stomach ache that never seems to go away, or intestinal distress a dozen times or more a day. That's the harsh reality for anyone living with Crohn's disease, an inflammatory condition that can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract.
- [Congenital heart disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/congenital-heart-disease/) - Congenital heart defects from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. According to the American Heart Association about 40,000 children are born in the United States every year with a congenital heart defect. These defects are a result of the blood vessels around the heart or the heart itself not developing normally before birth.
- [Cardiac catheterization](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/cardiac-catherization/) - Cardiac catheterization from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. A blocked artery in the heart can lead to chest pain and eventually cause a heart attack. Cardiac catheterization is a procedure that allows cardiologists to see exactly how much damage is in the artery. Cardiac catheterization is a procedure where doctors insert a small catheter into
- [Coronary artery disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/coronary-artery-disease/) - Coronary artery disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Coronary artery disease is the most common form of cardiovascular disease and is the number one killer in the US. The job of the coronary arteries is to provide the heart with blood and oxygen. But, when fatty deposits known as "plaque" build up and harden
- [Valvular heart disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/valvular-heart-disease/) - Valvular heart disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Valvular heart disease is affecting more and more American’s mostly due to the increasing age of our population. The most common valvular condition is called aortic valve stenosis. What may seem like symptoms of old age, might be caused by something else. Turns out, that constant
- [Pacemakers](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/pacemakers/) - Pacemakers from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Nearly five million Americans suffer from heart failure, a condition that can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, inability to lay flat or perform usual daily activities. Patients suffering with these symptoms can benefit from pacemakers. Pacemakers help improve quality of life, but now there are more advances that
- [Calcium scoring](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/calcium-scoring/) - Calcium scoring from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Calcium scoring is a newer technology to help detect who's at risk for heart disease. It is a type of CT scan that measures the amount of calcium in the blood vessels of the heart. But, Cardiologists warn this new scan shouldn't be the first line of
- [Aspirin saves lives](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/aspirin-saves-lives/) - Aspirin from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Many Americans at risk for heart attacks and strokes use aspirin to help prevent them from happening. But does aspirin work for everyone? One Lawton cardiologist says people don't realize how much aspirin really helps...
- [Time is everything when you're having a heart attack](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/time-is-everything-when-youre-having-a-heart-attack/) - Medwatch-Heart attacks from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. When you’re having a heart attack, time is muscle. The faster you get treated, the better chance you have of survival and recovery.
- [Smoking increases risk for heart disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/thoracic-aortic-aneurysms/) - Smoking from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Smoking is a topic that we've already heard a lot about this heart month. And doctor after doctor will say the same thing, if you want to prevent heart disease you have to quit smoking. It's an addiction that kills half a million people a year with an
- [Peripheral arterial disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/peripheral-arterial-disease/) - Peripheral arterial disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Peripheral arterial disease, or pad is a potentially deadly, yet very common condition. PAD can be a warning sign of a stroke, heart attack or other very serious problems. But PAD is treatable and all it takes is a simple test to help assess your risk.
- [Sleep keeps you healthy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/sleep-keeps-you-healthy/) - The importance of sleep from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Sleep is something we all need in order to keep our hearts, our minds and our bodies healthy. We are a nation on the go. Go to work, go to school, to the store... Pick up the kids... Go. Go. Go. It's become a 24-7
- [CPR](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/cpr/) - CPR from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Cardio pulmonary resuscitation, or CPR is a lifesaving technique that everyone should know. For those who aren't trained or prepared to give it, newer guidelines from the American Heart Association make the technique easier for bystanders. Experts say CPR can nearly double the chance of survival for people
- [Dangers of e-cigarettes](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/dangers-of-e-cigarettes/) - Dangers of e-cigarettes from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. If you were once a cigarette smoker but switched to e-cigarettes thinking they were better for you, they may be doing just as much harm to your body as regular cigarettes.
- [Modifying your Lifestyle](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/modifying-your-lifestyle/) - Modifying your lifestyle to reduce heart disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. We know that heart disease is the number one killer...and it's still on the rise in men and women. It turns out, people aren't modifying their lifestyles to reduce their risks...this is a growing problem right here in our own state. When
- [Sudden Cardiac Death](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/sudden-cardiac-death/) - It's responsible for half of all heart disease deaths…sudden cardiac death. It occurs when your heart abruptly stops, so no blood is pumped to the rest of your body. As the name suggests, sudden cardiac death is abrupt and unexpected. The most common cause is coronary artery disease.
- [Stents](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/stents/) - Stents are devices which are implanted during an angioplasty to treat coronary artery disease. These small tubes are used to prop open clogged arteries. Over the past 30 years or so, advancements to these devices have made them an even better tool in the treatment of heart disease. Each year, about one million people in
- [Heart Disease Risk Factors](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/heart-disease-risk-factors/) - We continue our coverage of National Heart Month by breaking down your risk factors for heart disease, so you know how to protect yourself. Comanche County Memorial Hospital cardiologist Dr. Srilatha Ayirala says when it comes to heart disease, there are some major risk factors you need to know about.
- [Blood Pressure](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/blood-pressure/) - Managing your blood pressure is important, no matter your age. Do you know what a healthy blood pressure is for you? Getting your blood pressure checked is often the first thing that happens when you step into your doctor's office. But did you know managing blood pressure in medicine has been a controversial topic for
- [Atrial Fibrillation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/atrial-fibrillation/) - According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 2.7 million American's are living with a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation. It occurs when the upper chamber of the heart quivers instead of beating normally. Experts say treating this condition is vital, because it can lead to other serious heart problems.
- [Heart Healthy numbers](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/heart-healthy-numbers/) - Continuing with National Heart Month, certain numbers, like heart rate, cholesterol and blood pressure, can be improved. Numbers, numbers everywhere. Experts recommend managing and maintaining your numbers, but where do you start? Southwest Oklahoma Heart and Vascular Center cardiologist Dr. Eugen Ivan says the first number to be aware of is your heart rate.
- [Aortic Valve Replacement](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/aortic-valve-replacement/) - February is National Heart Month. Each day this month, we will take a look at different topics about the heart, such as aortic valve replacement. A newer technique is now being used in aortic valve replacement operations at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, with the biggest difference being the incision or access point.
- [Treating Depression](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/treating-depression/) - Depression is a common but serious medical condition that affects about one in 10 American adults. Depression can be mild or it can be so severe that it prevents a person from functioning. The good news is depression can be successfully treated.
- [Radon](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/radon/) - You can't see, smell or taste radon gas, but the silent killer could be lurking in your home. Radon is actually the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and causes more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared January as National Radon Action Month in
- [Overweight Children](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/overweight-children/) - Studies involving children and their weight are not yielding encouraging results. What's worse, kids are setting themselves up for health problems later in life even earlier.In 2012, more than one-third of children in the U.S. were overweight or even obese. A recent study in the journal pediatrics found that a contributing factor is lack of
- [Keep your baby's crib clear](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/keep-babys-crib-clear/) - Crib bumpers may seem like the perfect finishing touch for an infant's nursery, but beware. The popular padded crib accessory poses a suffocation risk for small babies.
- [Skin-to-Skin Contact with Baby](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/skin-to-skin-contact-with-baby/) - Skin-to-skin contact with baby from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. The first hours of a newborn’s life are some of the most precious, but for new parents it can also bring a lot of questions. Comanche County Memorial Hospital doesn't want you to worry, and they have some tips to help you and your baby
- [Toddler Bedtime Routine](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/toddler-bedtime-routine/) - Medwatch-Toddler bedtime routine from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo.
- [Vitamin-Rich Food Important for Health](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/vitamin-rich-food-important-for-health/) - Vitamin-rich food important for health from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. You've heard that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” According to registered dietitians, there is a lot of truth behind the old saying. Cleveland Clinic registered dietitian Julia Zumpano says foods that are rich in vitamins C, B and E are the

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- [flu shot](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/flu-shot/)
- [flu vaccine](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/flu-vaccine/)
- [nutrition awareness month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/nutrition-awareness-month/)
- [heart valve disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/heart-valve-disease/)
- [national donate life month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/national-donate-life-month/)
- [MTNRC](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/mtnrc/)
- [long term care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/long-term-care/)
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- [teen volunteering opportunities](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/teen-volunteering-opportunities/)
- [Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cancer-centers-of-southwest-oklahoma/)
- [Cancer Centers](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cancer-centers/)
- [race](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/race/)
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- [Walk to End Alzheimer's](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/walk-to-end-alzheimers/)
- [gastroenterology](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/gastroenterology/)
- [Dr. Larry Bookman](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dr-larry-bookman/)
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- [digestive diseases](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/digestive-diseases/)
- [gastrointestinal issues](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/gastrointestinal-issues/)
- [digestive disorder](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/digestive-disorder/)
- [world breastfeeding week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/world-breastfeeding-week/)
- [breastfeeding](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/breastfeeding/)
- [McMahon Center for Breast Health](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/mcmahon-center-for-breast-health/)
- [Breast Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/breast-cancer-awareness-month/)
- [Jim Thorpe Courage Award](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/jim-thorpe-courage-award/)
- [Infant Loss](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/infant-loss/)
- [Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/pregnancy-and-infant-loss-awareness-month/)
- [No Shave November](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/no-shave-november/)
- [men's cancer awareness](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/mens-cancer-awareness/)
- [cancer awareness](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cancer-awareness/)
- [flu vaccinations](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/flu-vaccinations/)
- [RSV](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/rsv/)
- [Respiratory Syncytial Virus](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/respiratory-syncytial-virus/)
- [LCHC](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/lchc/)
- [Lawton Community Health Center](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/lawton-community-health-center/)
- [Patience Ugwi](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/patience-ugwi/)
- [New Years Resolutions](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/new-years-resolutions/)
- [Resolutions](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/resolutions/)
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- [heart attack symptoms](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/heart-attack-symptoms/)
- [Primary Heart Attack Center](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/primary-heart-attack-center/)
- [Leah M Fitch Cancer Center](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/leah-m-fitch-cancer-center/)
- [stereotactic ablative radiotherapy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/stereotactic-ablative-radiotherapy/)
- [radiation therapy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/radiation-therapy/)
- [brain cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/brain-cancer/)
- [pancreatic cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/pancreatic-cancer/)
- [foot ulcers](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/foot-ulcers/)
- [podiatry](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/podiatry/)
- [foot care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/foot-care/)
- [Paul Nioce](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/paul-nioce/)
- [novel coronavirus](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/novel-coronavirus/)
- [COVID-19](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/covid-19/)
- [nursing](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/nursing/)
- [pandemic](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/pandemic/)
- [ICU nurses](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/icu-nurses/)
- [Mayo Clinic](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/mayo-clinic/)
- [convalescent plasma](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/convalescent-plasma/)
- [National Stroke Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/national-stroke-awareness-month/)
- [nurse pinning ceremony](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/nurse-pinning-ceremony/)
- [new nurses](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/new-nurses/)
- [mother](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/mother/)
- [health centers](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/health-centers/)
- [health clinics](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/health-clinics/)
- [national suicide prevention awareness month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/national-suicide-prevention-awareness-month/)
- [suicide prevention](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/suicide-prevention/)
- [mental health](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/mental-health/)
- [backpack safety](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/backpack-safety/)
- [backpacks](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/backpacks/)
- [Matthew Wiley](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/matthew-wiley/)
- [Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Courage Award](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/jim-thorpe-rehabilitation-courage-award/)
- [emergency services](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/emergency-services/)
- [EMS](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ems/)
- [EMT](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/emt/)
- [covid-19 antibodies](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/covid-19-antibodies/)
- [antibody infusions](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/antibody-infusions/)
- [covid-19 antibody infusions](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/covid-19-antibody-infusions/)
- [Month of Giving](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/month-of-giving/)
- [Jersey Mikes](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/jersey-mikes/)
- [CCMH Foundation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ccmh-foundation/)
- [sepsis awareness month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/sepsis-awareness-month/)
- [Dr. William Murry](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dr-william-murry/)
- [newborn](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/newborn/)
- [newborn screening](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/newborn-screening/)
- [pediatrics](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/pediatrics/)
- [Dr. Patience Ugwi](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dr-patience-ugwi/)
- [Dr. Daniel Constance](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dr-daniel-constance/)
- [concussion](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/concussion/)
- [head injury](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/head-injury/)
- [Isabelle Zlatnik](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/isabelle-zlatnik/)
- [March of Dimes](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/march-of-dimes/)
- [March of Dimes Nurse of the Year](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/march-of-dimes-nurse-of-the-year/)
- [Nurse of the Year](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/nurse-of-the-year/)
- [Oklahoma Nurse of the Year](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/oklahoma-nurse-of-the-year/)
- [Laurie Applekamp](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/laurie-applekamp/)
- [Courtnie Alberry-Minnear](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/courtnie-alberry-minnear/)
- [Meagan Garibay](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/meagan-garibay/)
- [Melissa Alavillar](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/melissa-alavillar/)
- [Torres Schlitte](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/torres-schlitte/)
- [infant](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/infant/)
- [miscarriage](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/miscarriage/)
- [Paula Huckabaa](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/paula-huckabaa/)
- [Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Association](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/oklahoma-alzheimers-association/)
- [Dr. Manal Robin](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dr-manal-robin/)
- [Terry K. Bell Neonatal Intensive Care Unit](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/terry-k-bell-neonatal-intensive-care-unit/)
- [Terry K. Bell Trust](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/terry-k-bell-trust/)
- [Dr. Richard Brittingham](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dr-richard-brittingham/)
- [American Lung Association](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/american-lung-association/)
- [lung cancer screening](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/lung-cancer-screening/)
- [American Diabetes Association](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/american-diabetes-association/)
- [Jan Miller](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/jan-miller/)
- [prediabetes](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/prediabetes/)
- [Great Plains Technology Center](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/great-plains-technology-center/)
- [Dr. Michael Sawyer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dr-michael-sawyer/)
- [robotic surgery](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/robotic-surgery/)
- [scrub tech](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/scrub-tech/)
- [surgical technology](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/surgical-technology/)
- [retired nurses](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/retired-nurses/)
- [Melissa Alvillar](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/melissa-alvillar/)
- [covid](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/covid/)
- [nursing jobs](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/nursing-jobs/)
- [healthcare workers](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/healthcare-workers/)
- [frontline workers](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/frontline-workers/)
- [Rachel Talley](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/rachel-talley/)
- [stroke care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/stroke-care/)
- [American Heart Association](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/american-heart-association/)
- [American Stroke Association](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/american-stroke-association/)
- [best hospitals for stroke care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/best-hospitals-for-stroke-care/)
- [Dr. Rufus Mark](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dr-rufus-mark/)
- [radation oncology](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/radation-oncology/)
- [radiation oncologist](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/radiation-oncologist/)
- [Dr. Michael Kerley](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dr-michael-kerley/)
- [American College of Radiation Oncology](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/american-college-of-radiation-oncology/)
- [covid-19 vaccine](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/covid-19-vaccine/)
- [vaccination](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/vaccination/)
- [coronavirus vaccine](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/coronavirus-vaccine/)
- [Cervical Health Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cervical-health-awareness-month/)
- [National Cervical Cancer Coalition](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/national-cervical-cancer-coalition/)
- [Luanne Solis](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/luanne-solis/)
- [cervical cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cervical-cancer/)
- [human papillomavirus](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/human-papillomavirus/)
- [HPV](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/hpv/)
- [women's health](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/womens-health/)
- [OBGYN](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/obgyn/)
- [gynecologist](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/gynecologist/)
- [endocrinologist](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/endocrinologist/)
- [endocrinology](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/endocrinology/)
- [Dr. Oscar Castro](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dr-oscar-castro/)
- [CPR](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cpr/)
- [Leann Legako](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/leann-legako/)
- [Resuscitation Quality Improvement program](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/resuscitation-quality-improvement-program/)
- [RQI program](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/rqi-program/)
- [resuscitation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/resuscitation/)
- [CPR training](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cpr-training/)
- [Through with Chew Week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/through-with-chew-week/)
- [chewing tobacco](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/chewing-tobacco/)
- [TSET Healthy Living Program](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/tset-healthy-living-program/)
- [TSET](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/tset/)
- [smokeless tobacco](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/smokeless-tobacco/)
- [snuff](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/snuff/)
- [snus](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/snus/)
- [dipping](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dipping/)
- [Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/oklahoma-tobacco-helpline/)
- [hospice care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/hospice-care/)
- [home health & hospice](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/home-health-hospice/)
- [chaplain](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/chaplain/)
- [hospice chaplain](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/hospice-chaplain/)
- [Chaplain Daniel Litchford](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/chaplain-daniel-litchford/)
- [career fair](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/career-fair/)
- [job fair](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/job-fair/)
- [tammy crosswhite](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/tammy-crosswhite/)
- [rn](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/rn/)
- [lpn](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/lpn/)
- [cma](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cma/)
- [cna](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cna/)
- [rn jobs](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/rn-jobs/)
- [lpn jobs](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/lpn-jobs/)
- [cma jobs](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cma-jobs/)
- [cna jobs](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cna-jobs/)
- [ann tubbs](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ann-tubbs/)
- [blood donation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/blood-donation/)
- [donating blood](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/donating-blood/)
- [donate blood](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/donate-blood/)
- [oklahoma blood institute](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/oklahoma-blood-institute/)
- [oklahoma blood donation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/oklahoma-blood-donation/)
- [national nurses week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/national-nurses-week/)
- [carla vaden](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/carla-vaden/)
- [chris ward](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/chris-ward/)
- [infusions](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/infusions/)
- [Jennifer Renner](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/jennifer-renner/)
- [wellness transfusions](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/wellness-transfusions/)
- [b12 transfusion](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/b12-transfusion/)
- [hydration therapy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/hydration-therapy/)
- [blood transfusion](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/blood-transfusion/)
- [SWOK](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/swok/)
- [southwest oklahoma](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/southwest-oklahoma/)
- [Comanche County Memorial Hospital Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/comanche-county-memorial-hospital-center-for-wound-care-and-hyperbaric-medicine/)
- [hyperbaric medicine](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/hyperbaric-medicine/)
- [Robert A. Warriner Award for Clinical Excelence for Advanced Wound Healing](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/robert-a-warriner-award-for-clinical-excelence-for-advanced-wound-healing/)
- [Dr. Paul Nioce](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dr-paul-nioce/)
- [Healogics](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/healogics/)
- [Krystal Lewis](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/krystal-lewis/)
- [LifeShare of Oklahoma](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/lifeshare-of-oklahoma/)
- [behavioral health](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/behavioral-health/)
- [anxiety](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/anxiety/)
- [bipolar disorder](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/bipolar-disorder/)
- [ptsd](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ptsd/)
- [behavioral health southwest oklahoma](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/behavioral-health-southwest-oklahoma/)
- [Penny Ramie](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/penny-ramie/)
- [Eric Eimers-Mosier](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/eric-eimers-mosier/)
- [psychiatric illness](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/psychiatric-illness/)
- [substance abuse](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/substance-abuse/)
- [tonsils](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/tonsils/)
- [tonsillectomy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/tonsillectomy/)
- [Dr. James Rebik](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dr-james-rebik/)
- [throat infection](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/throat-infection/)
- [Jamie Hennessee](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/jamie-hennessee/)
- [National EMS Week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/national-ems-week/)
- [EMS Crew](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ems-crew/)
- [Ambulance crew](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ambulance-crew/)
- [first responders](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/first-responders/)
- [summer safety tips](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/summer-safety-tips/)
- [summer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/summer/)
- [swimming](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/swimming/)
- [drowning](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/drowning/)
- [heat stroke](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/heat-stroke/)
- [heat exhaustion](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/heat-exhaustion/)
- [dehydration](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dehydration/)
- [ear nose throat](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ear-nose-throat/)
- [ENT](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ent/)
- [candace flournoy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/candace-flournoy/)
- [ear infections](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ear-infections/)
- [ear tubes](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ear-tubes/)
- [Men's Health Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/mens-health-month/)
- [Dr. Payton Flournoy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dr-payton-flournoy/)
- [annual physical](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/annual-physical/)
- [shoulder surgery](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/shoulder-surgery/)
- [Dr. Michael Yost](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dr-michael-yost/)
- [orthopedic surgery](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/orthopedic-surgery/)
- [reverse total shoulder replacement](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/reverse-total-shoulder-replacement/)
- [shoulder replacement](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/shoulder-replacement/)
- [shoulder pain](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/shoulder-pain/)
- [tomato festival](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/tomato-festival/)
- [oklahoma tomato festival](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/oklahoma-tomato-festival/)
- [lawton farmers market](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/lawton-farmers-market/)
- [oklahoma farmers market](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/oklahoma-farmers-market/)
- [lawton farmers market annual tomato festival](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/lawton-farmers-market-annual-tomato-festival/)
- [Dr. Edward Legako](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dr-edward-legako/)
- [salsa contest](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/salsa-contest/)
- [oklahoma salsa contest](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/oklahoma-salsa-contest/)
- [lawton salsa contest](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/lawton-salsa-contest/)
- [made in oklahoma](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/made-in-oklahoma/)
- [tomato contest](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/tomato-contest/)
- [MAKO](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/mako/)
- [MAKO robotic-arm](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/mako-robotic-arm/)
- [MAKO robotic arm surgery system](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/mako-robotic-arm-surgery-system/)
- [replacement surgery](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/replacement-surgery/)
- [hip replacement](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/hip-replacement/)
- [partial knee replacement](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/partial-knee-replacement/)
- [total knee replacement](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/total-knee-replacement/)
- [GI tract](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/gi-tract/)
- [pillcam](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/pillcam/)
- [Esophageal Manometry](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/esophageal-manometry/)
- [esophagus](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/esophagus/)
- [esophageal cancers](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/esophageal-cancers/)
- [BRAVO pH monitoring](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/bravo-ph-monitoring/)
- [endoscopy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/endoscopy/)
- [reflux disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/reflux-disease/)
- [Bryan Jameson](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/bryan-jameson/)
- [Sondra Potts](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/sondra-potts/)
- [CCMH Hospice](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ccmh-hospice/)
- [spirit walk](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/spirit-walk/)
- [Kae Mercadante](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/kae-mercadante/)
- [Karin Picard](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/karin-picard/)
- [cancer survivors](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cancer-survivors/)
- [Ross Henderson](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ross-henderson/)
- [Alison Green](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/alison-green/)
- [Kim Mills](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/kim-mills/)
- [Diamondback Harley Davidson](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/diamondback-harley-davidson/)
- [Ladies of Harley](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ladies-of-harley/)
- [breast cancer awareness](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/breast-cancer-awareness/)
- [William Terry Schoolfield](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/william-terry-schoolfield/)
- [respiratory therapy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/respiratory-therapy/)
- [national pharmacy week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/national-pharmacy-week/)
- [pharmacy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/pharmacy/)
- [pharmacist](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/pharmacist/)
- [Seth Julian](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/seth-julian/)
- [Great Plains Pharmacy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/great-plains-pharmacy/)
- [Russell Goodman](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/russell-goodman/)
- [Palliative Care Physician](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/palliative-care-physician/)
- [Monica Butler](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/monica-butler/)
- [National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/national-pregnancy-and-infant-loss-awareness-month/)
- [influenza](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/influenza/)
- [flu vaccination](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/flu-vaccination/)
- [influenza shot](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/influenza-shot/)
- [Dr. Arif Ajmeri](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dr-arif-ajmeri/)
- [Lawton Community Health Centers](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/lawton-community-health-centers/)
- [Carla Clodfelter](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/carla-clodfelter/)
- [physical therapy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/physical-therapy/)
- [occupational therapy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/occupational-therapy/)
- [Tammy Palmer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/tammy-palmer/)
- [Michelle White](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/michelle-white/)
- [Great American Smokeout](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/great-american-smokeout/)
- [Rheumatology](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/rheumatology/)
- [Blood Donations](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/blood-donations/)
- [Blood Crisis](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/blood-crisis/)
- [Medical Marijuana](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/medical-marijuana/)
- [Hyperbarics](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/hyperbarics/)
- [Nursing Fair](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/nursing-fair/)
- [pathology](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/pathology/)
- [laboratory](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/laboratory/)
- [Donate Life Month](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/donate-life-month/)
- [Transplants](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/transplants/)
- [AUA](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/aua/)
- [Advanced Unlicensed Assistant program](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/advanced-unlicensed-assistant-program/)
- [awards](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/awards/)
- [Sepsis Awareness](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/sepsis-awareness/)
- [pallative care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/pallative-care/)
- [pain management](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/pain-management/)
- [PCOS](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/pcos/)
- [Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/polycystic-ovary-syndrome/)
- [polycystic ovary syndrom](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/polycystic-ovary-syndrom/)
- [surgical robot](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/surgical-robot/)
- [Ostomy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ostomy/)
- [ostomy support group](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ostomy-support-group/)
- [colorectal cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/colorectal-cancer/)
- [bladder cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/bladder-cancer/)
- [support group](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/support-group/)
- [Starlight Unit](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/starlight-unit/)
- [Alexis Young](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/alexis-young/)
- [Lifeshare Oklahoma](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/lifeshare-oklahoma/)
- [Parkinson's](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/parkinsons/)
- [Parkinson's Disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/parkinsons-disease/)
- [seasonal allergies](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/seasonal-allergies/)
- [immunol therapy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/immunol-therapy/)
- [addiction](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/addiction/)
- [seminar](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/seminar/)
- [allergic reaction](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/allergic-reaction/)
- [anaphylaxis](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/anaphylaxis/)
- [brain tumor](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/brain-tumor/)
- [nurse's week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/nurses-week/)
- [women's imaging](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/womens-imaging/)
- [women's imaging center](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/womens-imaging-center/)
- [24/7 pharmacy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/24-7-pharmacy/)
- [vaccine](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/vaccine/)
- [childrens vaccine](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/childrens-vaccine/)
- [ICU](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/icu/)
- [Intensivists](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/intensivists/)
- [cancer screening](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cancer-screening/)
- [American Cancer Society](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/american-cancer-society/)
- [Bikers and Bras](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/bikers-and-bras/)
- [Cancer trial](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cancer-trial/)
- [bunions](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/bunions/)
- [lapiplasty](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/lapiplasty/)
- [joint replacement](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/joint-replacement/)
- [sport injury](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/sport-injury/)
- [athletic injury](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/athletic-injury/)
- [general surgery](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/general-surgery/)
- [TeamBirth](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/teambirth/)
- [Dream Team](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/dream-team/)
- [autism](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/autism/)
- [SoonerStart](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/soonerstart/)
- [hormonal imbalance](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/hormonal-imbalance/)
- [Detox](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/detox/)
- [detox service](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/detox-service/)
- [drug rehabilitation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/drug-rehabilitation/)
- [New Vision](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/new-vision/)
- [alcohol rehabilitation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/alcohol-rehabilitation/)
- [abdominal aneurysms](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/abdominal-aneurysms/)
- [PAD](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/pad/)
- [Myocardial infarction](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/myocardial-infarction/)
- [OMT](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/omt/)
- [osteopath physician](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/osteopath-physician/)
- [Open Streets](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/open-streets/)
- [throat cancer](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/throat-cancer/)
- [opioid crisis](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/opioid-crisis/)
- [water safety](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/water-safety/)
- [heat safety](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/heat-safety/)
- [residents](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/residents/)
- [residency program](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/residency-program/)
- [ccmh residents](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ccmh-residents/)
- [ccmh residency](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ccmh-residency/)
- [Healthcare Fair](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/healthcare-fair/)
- [Clinical Medical Techs](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/clinical-medical-techs/)
- [CMT](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cmt/)
- [Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/center-for-wound-care-hyperbaric-medicine/)
- [amputation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/amputation/)
- [enlarged prostate](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/enlarged-prostate/)
- [urology](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/urology/)
- [Urinary incontinence](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/urinary-incontinence/)
- [Mourning & Meaning](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/mourning-meaning/)
- [grief group](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/grief-group/)
- [osteoporosis](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/osteoporosis/)
- [CCMH pharmacy](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ccmh-pharmacy/)
- [URAC award](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/urac-award/)
- [Tricare](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/tricare/)
- [Southwestern Oklahoma State University](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/southwestern-oklahoma-state-university/)
- [SWOSU](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/swosu/)
- [clinicals](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/clinicals/)
- [heart transplant](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/heart-transplant/)
- [Terry Bell](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/terry-bell/)
- [Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/center-for-wound-care-and-hyperbaric-medicine/)
- [free cancer screening](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/free-cancer-screening/)
- [diabetes care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/diabetes-care/)
- [diabetes management](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/diabetes-management/)
- [ED](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ed/)
- [erectile dysfunction](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/erectile-dysfunction/)
- [Clinical Medical Technician](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/clinical-medical-technician/)
- [CMT program](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cmt-program/)
- [maternity care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/maternity-care/)
- [urgent care](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/urgent-care/)
- [courage award](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/courage-award/)
- [stroke recovery](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/stroke-recovery/)
- [health care fair](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/health-care-fair/)
- [simulation center](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/simulation-center/)
- [measles](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/measles/)
- [organ donor awareness](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/organ-donor-awareness/)
- [Altus](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/altus/)
- [Duncan](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/duncan/)
- [advance care directive](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/advance-care-directive/)
- [living will](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/living-will/)
- [health care power of attorney](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/health-care-power-of-attorney/)
- [end-of-life decision](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/end-of-life-decision/)
- [Neurosurgeon](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/neurosurgeon/)
- [neurosurgery](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/neurosurgery/)
- [Hospital Week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/hospital-week/)
- [medical records](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/medical-records/)
- [EMS week](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ems-week/)
- [Paramedic of the Year](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/paramedic-of-the-year/)
- [EMT of the Year](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/emt-of-the-year/)
- [ambulance](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/ambulance/)
- [health career camp](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/health-career-camp/)
- [Summer P.U.L.S.E. camp](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/summer-p-u-l-s-e-camp/)
- [DaVinci](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/davinci/)
- [DaVinci Robot](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/davinci-robot/)
- [diabetic wounds](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/diabetic-wounds/)
- [Wound Care Center](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/wound-care-center/)
- [healthy living](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/healthy-living/)
- [NICU reunion](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/nicu-reunion/)
- [Kyphoplasty](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/kyphoplasty/)
- [spine pain](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/spine-pain/)
- [spinal surgery](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/spinal-surgery/)
- [Skylar Teddington](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/skylar-teddington/)
- [healthy tips](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/healthy-tips/)
- [MHS](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/mhs/)
- [Memorial Health System](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/memorial-health-system/)
- [spanish](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/spanish/)
- [Memorial Health LCHC Clinics](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/memorial-health-lchc-clinics/)
- [LCHC Southcare](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/lchc-southcare/)
- [winter weather safety](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/winter-weather-safety/)
- [pulmonary embolism](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/pulmonary-embolism/)
- [PERT team](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/pert-team/)
- [angiogram](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/angiogram/)
- [SAVR](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/savr/)
- [TAVR](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/tavr/)
- [aortic stenosis](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/aortic-stenosis/)
- [cardiac rehabilitation](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cardiac-rehabilitation/)
- [cardio rehab](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/cardio-rehab/)
- [Peripheral Artery Disease](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/tag/peripheral-artery-disease/)

## Project Categories

- [CCMH](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/project_category/ccmh/)
- [Handwashing](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/project_category/handwashing/)
- [Flu](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/project_category/flu/)
- [MedWatch7](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/project_category/medwatch7/)

## Project Tags

- [CCMH](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/project_tag/ccmh/)
- [KSWO](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/project_tag/kswo/)
- [Flu](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/project_tag/flu/)
- [hand washing](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/project_tag/hand-washing/)
- [MedWatch7](https://www.ccmhmedwatch.com/project_tag/medwatch7/)