by Medwatch 7 | Apr 13, 2026 | Cancer
One woman’s routine exam led to a thyroid cancer diagnosis, but early detection kept it from spreading. Memorial Health’s Director of Specialty Practice Operations Whitney Powell learned she had papillary thyroid cancer after a routine exam led to the discovery of a...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 27, 2026 | Heart & Vascular
Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD, is common, but it could have serious consequences on your body. Peripheral Artery Disease happens when your arteries narrow, usually due to fatty plaque buildup. PAD can happen in any blood vessel, but it most commonly affects the...
by Medwatch 7 | May 8, 2025 | Stroke
In the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. Comanche County Memorial Hospital recently held a stroke screening so people could know their risks. “We have an EKG that we’re checking for atrial fibrillation here,” said Rachel Talley, Stroke Clinical...
by Medwatch 7 | May 5, 2025 | Cancer
20% of Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. So, taking care of you and your family’s skin while outdoors is important. Dr. Gabriel Vidal, radiation oncologist at the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma, said...
by Medwatch 7 | Oct 17, 2024 | Flu Season
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...
