by Medwatch 7 | Mar 10, 2025 | Children's Health
25 years ago, officials in the United States considered measles eliminated from the country, but that is no longer the case. The CDC reports in the first two months of the year, there have been 164 confirmed cases. “I remember thinking, ‘I’ll never, ever have to think...
by Medwatch 7 | Mar 3, 2025 | Medwatch 7
Comanche County Memorial Hospital is using its simulation center to help people who aren’t in the healthcare field get a better idea of what it’s like in hopes of inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals. The hospital recently held a health care fair...
by Medwatch 7 | Jan 1, 2025 | Cancer
Health officials with the Lawton Community Health Center are working to get people caught up on their cancer screenings. Dr. Daniel Joyce, the associate medical director of LCHC, says their data shows that there are 15,000 people behind on their cancer screenings....
by Medwatch 7 | Dec 24, 2024 | emergency room
Nearly 1,800 people go to the emergency room every single day in Oklahoma, that has been according to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority statistics for 2022, but, is that where they should be going or would it be better for them to visit an Urgent Care Center instead?...
by Medwatch 7 | Dec 23, 2024 | Baby
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...
