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Heat safety crucial during Southwest Oklahoma’s summer scorch
It’s a scorcher every summer in Southwest Oklahoma, which is why it’s so important to stay safe when temperatures climb. The region is home to some of the most scenic places on Earth, like the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and Quartz Mountain State Park. While...
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Heat safety crucial during Southwest Oklahoma’s summer scorch
It’s a scorcher every summer in Southwest Oklahoma, which is why it’s so important to stay safe when temperatures climb. The region is home to some of the most scenic places on Earth, like the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and Quartz Mountain State Park. While...
Memorial Health pharmacies offer specialty care, 24/7 access
From specialty medicine to filling prescriptions in the middle of the night, Memorial Health System’s Pharmacy Services offers the community a convenient way to get its medicine. Memorial Health’s pharmacies have five different locations across Lawton. They don’t just...
Early screening for head and neck cancers saves lives
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...
Sleep study can help diagnose sleep apnea, improve rest
Sleep apnea could be dangerous if left untreated. A sleep study can offer a solution to that issue. Loud snoring, waking up and gasping for air, morning headaches, a dry mouth; that’s what life is like for millions of people living with undiagnosed sleep apnea...
Peripheral Artery Disease could cost you an arm or leg
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...
Cardio rehab at Memorial Health offers people with heart conditions a new lease on life
Working out is great for your heart, but if you have a heart condition, it can be risky. Memorial Health’s Cardio Rehab Center aims to eliminate that risk. If you need a workout buddy, Memorial Health’s Cardio Rehab Center offers EKG-monitored workouts to those who...
Minimally invasive procedure helps patients with aortic stenosis live longer
Aortic stenosis is when the heart’s main valve becomes stiff and narrowed, making it harder for blood to flow to the rest of the body. When it becomes severe, it can lead to life-threatening complications, even sudden cardiac death. That’s why treatment is so...