by Medwatch 7 | Feb 1, 2024 | Medwatch 7
According to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health, Oklahoma has some of the highest substance abuse rates in the country. Here in Lawton, Comanche County Memorial Hospital has found a way to combat it by implementing a new detox program. “Detox is a way for...
by Medwatch 7 | Jan 22, 2024 | hormones
Endocrinologists, like Dr. Vaqar Ahmad at Lawton Community Health Care Center Southcare, are healthcare providers who treat conditions related to your hormones. These specialists can diagnose conditions like diabetes, metabolic conditions, endocrine cancers and...
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 27, 2023 | Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, one in three women and one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. But, according to a new study, younger adults have received a rise in diagnosis. Research conducted by The National Cancer Institute,...
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...
