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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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...