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Urologist speaks on treating erectile dysfunction
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...
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CCMH’s residency program celebrates 10 years
Comanche County Memorial Hospital is celebrating 10 years of its residency program. Residents are at both CCMH’s ER and at the Family First Clinic. Once doctors complete medical school, they then have to go through a residency program to get hands-on experience before...
CCMH’s specialty pharmacy receives URAC award
The specialty pharmacy at Comanche County Memorial Hospital recently received the URAC award. They are one of five pharmacies in Oklahoma to independently get this accreditation. Michelle Coady, the Director of Specialty Pharmacy, said people go to a specialty...
Farmers Market prepares for upcoming Tomato Festival
The 13th annual Tomato Festival at the Lawton Farmers Market is approaching. It’s happening on Saturday, July 13th. “Why tomatoes? Well, we like to highlight the tomato because it’s one of those things that’s really southwest Oklahoma,” said Dr. Ed Legako. He said...
Paramedic gives heat and water safety tips
Summer and summertime holidays, like the Fourth of July, can be a fun time outside, but it can also be dangerous because of the hot weather and fireworks. Jamie Hennessee, a local paramedic, has tips on how to be safe. With the hot temperatures we’re seeing, Hennessee...
Faith helps pastor recover from throat 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...
Open Streets returns to Lawton April 20th
Lawton’s Open Streets event is back, and it’s happening April 20th! This bi-annual event started in June of 2017 and had to take a break due to the covid pandemic, but this month it’s encouraging you to get out, get active, and engage with the community in an effort...
Fixing joint pain through OMT
Typically, when you need to release stress in your joints, you go to a chiropractor, but have you ever heard or thought about going to an osteopath physician or DO? Osteopaths or DOs are doctors who practice osteopathic manipulative treatment, better known as OMT, and...