by Medwatch 7 | Sep 23, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Stroke
The Annual Jim Thorpe Inpatient Rehab Reunion is held every year to celebrate the success of their rehab patients. Each year a courage award is given to the patient who has shown the most strength and perseverance. That patient this year was David Ward. Ward suffered...
by Medwatch 7 | Aug 4, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Baby, Pregnancy
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...
by Medwatch 7 | Jul 21, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Colon cancer
Comanche County Memorial Hospital has a clinic that specializes in digestive diseases, and it’s open 5 days a week. A Gastroenterologist takes care of people who have abdominal problems. “Our job is to find out what’s wrong with them based on their symptoms,”...
by Medwatch 7 | Jul 17, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Alzheimer's
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s of SWOK is coming up. It’s an event to help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Alzheimer’s is a disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Natalie Fitch is the...
by Medwatch 7 | Jul 14, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Cancer
The Cancer Centers of SWOK has received an award for their contribution and support of their nursing staff. It’s an award that showcases the Centers dedication to providing the best possible care. Robin Lewis is the Director of Nursing at the cancer center in...
by Medwatch 7 | Jul 10, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Cancer, exercise, Spirit of Survival
It’s hard to believe that it’s already time for the spirit of survival kickoff! It’s the 14th year for the race that benefits the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma. “We’ll have hamburgers and hot dogs,” said Lane Hooton, Chief Operating officer of the...
