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‘I’m 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...
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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...