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...
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...
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...
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,”...
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...
