by Medwatch 7 | Mar 10, 2025 | Children's Health
25 years ago, officials in the United States considered measles eliminated from the country, but that is no longer the case. The CDC reports in the first two months of the year, there have been 164 confirmed cases. “I remember thinking, ‘I’ll never, ever have to think...
by Medwatch 7 | Dec 23, 2024 | Baby
Comanche County Memorial Hospital is being recognized for their maternity care services, and how well they care for mothers and babies. From the moment a pregnant woman walks in the hospital doors, until the moment she and her family leave, they get the best care...
by Medwatch 7 | Aug 29, 2024 | NICU
40 weeks is how long doctors hope mothers can carry their babies, but sometimes, for medical reasons, babies need to be delivered early. Terry Bell III’s daughter was born more than five weeks early. “She was going in for a routine appointment, and I got a phone call...
by Medwatch 7 | Jan 8, 2024 | Children's Health
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...
by Medwatch 7 | Nov 13, 2023 | Baby, Pregnancy
Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s Women’s and Children’s Department recently announced “TeamBirth”, a new initiative to enhance the birthing experience and improve outcomes for people giving birth and their babies. They have named their team “The Dream Team” because...
