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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...
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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...
Parkinson’s 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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...