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Reaching where an angiogram can’t: how Memorial Health treats unseen heart issues
If you have unexplained chest pains, shortness of breath or other heart-related problems, but your angiogram says your heart looks fine, new technology at Memorial Health’s Heart and Vascular Center may have the answer you need. Angiograms are a useful tool for...
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CCMH recognized for maternity ward quality
Comanche County Memorial Hospital is being recognized for their maternity care services, and how well they care for mothers and babies. From the moment a pregnant woman walks in the hospital doors, until the moment she and her family leave, they get the best care...
CCMH prepares to start 10th CMT class
Comanche County Memorial Hospital is preparing to train their 10th class of Clinical Medical Technicians through their CMT program. CMTs work at the hospital or clinics and do things such as greet patients, take them to their room, get blood pressure readings, and...
Woman receives courage award following stroke
Learning how to walk and talk again can be a challenge after a stroke, but one Lawton woman is sharing her journey and encouraging others while finding herself again. June 7th of 2023 is a date Beth Pottle is always going to remember because that’s the day she had a...
Why getting the flu shot is encouraged before peak flu season is reached
Flu season is upon us. It starts in October and typically lasts until March. Meagan Garibay, a Nurse Practitioner at Lawton Community Health Center, said now is the best time to get vaccinated to be protected throughout this flu season. “We start talking about it in...
Urologist speaks on treating erectile dysfunction
As men get older, they might notice changes in their health and body, one of the things commonly experienced can be erectile dysfunction. Dr. Orrenzo Snyder, a urologist at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, said there are several different reasons why it happens and...
‘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...
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...