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Understanding cancer & detecting it early
According to the American Cancer Society, one in three women and one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. But, according to a new study, younger adults have received a rise in diagnosis. Research conducted by The National Cancer Institute,...
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MedWatch- Lawton walk hopes to help find cure for Alzheimer’s
MedWatch- Lawton walk hopes to help find cure for Alzheimer's from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) -Sixty-five-thousand Oklahomans have Alzheimer's Disease. According to the Alzheimer's Association, that number will keep increasing until a cure is...
MedWatch- Spirit of Survival helps those to cope with the loss of loved ones
MedWatch- Spirit of Survival helps those to cope with the loss of loved ones from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - In the late 1990s, Nancy Lombardo's mother unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack. Just months after she died, her dad learned he had...
MedWatch- The Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Joint Replacement System
MedWatch- The Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Joint Replacement System from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital has new technology that will make surgeries more precise for doctors. The Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Joint Replacement...
MedWatch- Couple finds their happily ever after at Spirit of Survival
MedWatch- Couple finds their happily ever after at Spirit of Survival from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) – Two people running the Spirit of Survival met for the first time just before they cross the finish line and it changed their lives forever....
MedWatch- Vaccinations protect your child and community
MedWatch- Vaccinations protect your child and community from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - With the start of the school year, parents are getting their children's vaccinations up to date. Whether children are newborns or school aged, doctors say it's...
MedWatch- Spirit of Survival improves the health of participants
MedWatch- Spirit of Survival improves health of participants from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) – A Lawton native, whose helped with the Spirit of Survival in years past, has decided to walk the 5K in October for the first time. This is a challenge for...
MedWatch- Hand washing prevents the spread of the flu virus
MedWatch- Hand washing helps prevent to spread of the flu from Rhiannon Leigha Poolaw on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - With flu season just a few months away Comanche County Memorial Hospital is encouraging good hand hygiene not only for staff but for visitors too to...