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...
by Medwatch 7 | Sep 30, 2024 | Medwatch 7
As men get older, they might notice changes in their health and body, one of the things commonly experienced can be erectile dysfunction. Dr. Orrenzo Snyder, a urologist at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, said there are several different reasons why it happens and...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 15, 2024 | Cancer
13 years. That’s how long Pastor Debbie Pratt has been cancer-free. But the road to recovery wasn’t easy, In 2010, Pratt found out she had throat cancer after finding a lump on her throat during a trip to Israel. “I didn’t have a sore throat. I didn’t have any other...
