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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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Oklahoma hospitals feel effects of Medicaid cuts
Hospitals feel effect of Medicaid cuts from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. We've been hearing a lot about cuts in our state due to shortfalls in the budget. These cuts have already been felt in hospitals after Medicaid rates were cut earlier this year, leaving hospitals at...
Extra training for nurses at CCMH
CCMH gives nurses extra training from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Comanche County Memorial Hospital is happy to have filled many nursing positions in their critical care units and are now offering all current and future nurses the opportunity to get additional training...
Concussions in soccer
Concussions in soccer from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. When it comes to sports that carry a risk of head injury, high impact sports such as football or hockey often come to mind, but there are other sports that carry risks.
Diabetes and gum disease
Diabetes and mouth health from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Did you know gum disease is a common side effect of diabetes? Symptoms like bleeding gums are an indication you should see your dentist right away. Ultimately, tooth loss can occur. Those living with diabetes...
Exercise-induced asthma
Exercise-induced asthma from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Being out of breath while you exercise happens all the time, but for some it's more than just pushing yourself too hard.
CCMH ICU is back open
CCMH ICU back open from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Most people don’t consider how the nursing shortage could affect them personally, but the national nursing crisis is having a ripple effect on the entire nation, and it has been felt in Lawton. Comanche County Memorial...
Spring cleaning
Spring cleaning from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Spring cleaning is a necessary evil this time of the year, but if you're not careful you could end up nursing a serious injury until summer.