by Medwatch 7 | Sep 29, 2019 | Medwatch 7, 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...
by Medwatch 7 | Sep 23, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Stroke
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...
by Medwatch 7 | Aug 4, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Baby, Pregnancy
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...
by Medwatch 7 | Jul 21, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Colon cancer
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,”...
by Medwatch 7 | Jul 17, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Alzheimer's
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...
