Respiratory Syncytial Virus, commonly known as RSV, is nothing more than a common cold for most kids and adults. But, it can be scary for new parents if their baby gets it because, for babies, it can put them in the hospital, and in some cases, make them fight for...
World Breastfeeding Week is August 1-7. It’s a week that focuses on empowering parents to reach breastfeeding goals. Amber Franklin is a mother of 3 kids, with her youngest having been born in July. With her first child, she says she only breastfed for a few...
Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s NICU has been established for 5 years. During that time, they’ve cared for over 1000 babies, and several families came back to the NICU to have a reunion with the hospital staff. Close to 100 people attended this year’s NICU...
Lawton couple has triplets from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) – “Proud parents”–two words that one Lawton couple used to describe themselves. But parenthood hasn’t been easy for them. Their story is nothing short of a...
MedWatch- CCMH’s annual Starlight Country concert raised enough money for a NICU retina camera from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Thanks to generous donations and money raised at this year’s Starlight Country concert, Comanche County Memorial...
MedWatch- Breast milk is best for babies from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Oklahoma has one of the highest rates of preterm births in the nation, with one in seven babies born prematurely each year. Breast milk greatly improves the health and growth of...
