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