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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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MedWatch- CCMH now offers a surgical device for treating chronic reflux
MedWatch- CCMH now offers a surgical device for treating chronic reflux from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- A new surgical device for treating chronic reflux is now available in Southwest Oklahoma. GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as...
MedWatch- CCMH now offers the Orbera weight loss balloon
MedWatch- CCMH now offers the Orbera weight loss balloon from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The Orbera weight loss balloon is becoming a popular option for people who want to lose 30 to 60 pounds and now it is being offered at Comanche County Memorial...
MedWatch- Comanche County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Walk Program promotes wellness for area children
MedWatch- Comanche County Memorial Hospital Foundation's Walk Program promotes wellness for area children from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- They walked 10,000 steps each day for six weeks. Now, fourth graders from several area schools are being...
MedWatch- Take precautions this summer to prevent skin cancer
MedWatch- Take precautions this summer to prevent skin cancer from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Summer is getting closer and that means it's time to start thinking about skin care. Skin cancer is a growing threat with more than one-million cases...
MedWatch- Donating blood saves lives right here in our community
MedWatch- Donating blood saves lives right here in our community from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Forty years ago, a group of doctors got together to address the need for a blood supply in Oklahoma. Surgeries were being canceled because there was no...
MedWatch- CCMH works to get patients who have suffered a stroke in and treated as quickly as possible
MedWatch- CCMH works to get patients who have suffered a stroke in and treated as quickly as possible from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- According to the national stroke association, Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in America and a leading...
MedWatch- CCMH is a primary stroke center
MedWatch- CCMH is a primary stroke center from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The National Stroke Association estimates that each year more than 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. Comanche County Memorial Hospital is a primary stroke...