by Medwatch 7 | May 8, 2025 | Stroke
In the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. Comanche County Memorial Hospital recently held a stroke screening so people could know their risks. “We have an EKG that we’re checking for atrial fibrillation here,” said Rachel Talley, Stroke Clinical...
by Medwatch 7 | May 5, 2025 | Medwatch 7
Trying to know what your loved one wants when they’re in the hospital, unable to speak, is hard, which is why Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s Chaplain Paul Gore said you need to have those conversations and documents filled out beforehand. He said the question in...
by Medwatch 7 | May 5, 2025 | Cancer
20% of Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. So, taking care of you and your family’s skin while outdoors is important. Dr. Gabriel Vidal, radiation oncologist at the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma, said...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 29, 2025 | Organ Donation
Giving the gift of life through organ donation is not an easy decision. April is Organ and Tissue Donation awareness month and Comanche County Memorial Hospital with LifeShare Oklahoma is remembering the seven donors and celebrating the selfless act they did to save...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 22, 2025 | Medwatch 7
April is Foot Health Awareness Month, so we spoke with a local podiatrist about keeping your feet and ankles healthy as we head into spring and summer. Dr. Scott Kochenower, a podiatrist at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, said your foot and ankle are a complex part...
