by Medwatch 7 | Mar 20, 2019 | Medwatch 7
The death of a loved one is never easy, and for some, the grieving process takes a lot longer. Now, Comanche County Memorial Hospital has a new program to help you in your healing journey. Death is inevitable, and we’ve all dealt with it in some way or another....
by Medwatch 7 | Mar 17, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Children's Health, Diabetes, Nutrition
March is Nutrition awareness month, and for diabetic people, nutrition can play a big part in quality of life. Childhood obesity has more than tripled the past 30 years in the united states. Because of this trend more children than ever before are at an...
by Medwatch 7 | Mar 13, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Flu Season
Go get your flu vaccine. Doctor’s can’t say it enough. Flu season is from September to May, and doctors say it’s not too late for the flu shot. According to the Oklahoma State Department of health, so far this season, Oklahoma has had over 1700 cases of the...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 27, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Heart & Vascular
Heart valve disease is when one or more of the valves in your heart doesn’t work properly. Sometimes it can requires surgery to repair or replace it. Your heart has four valves that keep blood flowing in the correct direction. Each valve opens and closes once...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 24, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Heart & Vascular, Heart Surgery
Heart bypass surgery is the most common type of heart surgery performed on adults. Doctors say it’s relatively safe and an effective procedure that reduces the risk of heart attack and death. Dr. Tim Trotter is a cardio thoracic surgeon at Comanche County...
