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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...
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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Coronary Artery Disease
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....