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Raising children with autism & going to early evaluation
According to Autism Speaks, in the U.S., every 1 child per 30 children lives with autism. About 4 in every 100 boys and 1 per 100 girls are diagnosed every year. But what is autism? Well, there’s not a definite answer. In fact, every case is different. Autism is a...
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Woman chose Jim Thorpe Inpatient Rehab after ATV accident
An accident on a four wheeler sent one woman to a hospital and then to rehab. She chose the Jim Thorpe Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Comanche County memorial Hospital to get her moving again. Debra Schultz flipped her four wheeler back in March, and it landed on...
Mammograms offer best early detection for breast cancer
October is breast cancer awareness month, which is a great reminder for women to get their annual mammogram. A mammogram is basically an x-ray of the breast. “The screening mammogram is the best way we have to detect breast cancer early, and it’s the only tool that...
Courage Award recipient named at Jim Thorpe reunion
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...
World Breastfeeding Week
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 months....
Gastrointestinal clinic offers digestive disorder care
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,” said...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s of SWOK serves two purposes
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 co-chair for this...
Cancer Centers of SWOK receive award
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 Lawton....