by Medwatch 7 | Oct 13, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Pregnancy
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness month. It’s a time to break the silence about a tragedy that is all too common in the world, and remember the babies that are no longer with us. Janis and Christian Lawyer have 4 beautiful, healthy children, all...
by Medwatch 7 | Oct 6, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Flu Season
Flu season is upon us, and it’s time to go get your flu shot. The best prevention for getting the flu, is getting the flu vaccine. “That’s the number one thing that we recommend for all age groups 6 months and older,” said infection preventionist Meagan Garibay....
by Medwatch 7 | Oct 2, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Rehabilitation
An accident on a four wheeler sent one woman to a hospital and then to rehab. She chose the Jim Thorpe Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Comanche County memorial Hospital to get her moving again. Debra Schultz flipped her four wheeler back in March, and it landed on...
by Medwatch 7 | Sep 29, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Cancer
October is breast cancer awareness month, which is a great reminder for women to get their annual mammogram. A mammogram is basically an x-ray of the breast. “The screening mammogram is the best way we have to detect breast cancer early, and it’s the only tool that...
by Medwatch 7 | Sep 23, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Stroke
The Annual Jim Thorpe Inpatient Rehab Reunion is held every year to celebrate the success of their rehab patients. Each year a courage award is given to the patient who has shown the most strength and perseverance. That patient this year was David Ward. Ward suffered...
