by Medwatch 7 | Nov 6, 2024 | Stroke
Learning how to walk and talk again can be a challenge after a stroke, but one Lawton woman is sharing her journey and encouraging others while finding herself again. June 7th of 2023 is a date Beth Pottle is always going to remember because that’s the day she had a...
by Medwatch 7 | May 19, 2022 | Stroke
On average, between 30 to 40 people go to Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s ER every month because of a stroke or stroke-like symptoms. While we were filming this story about strokes, ER staff had to jump into action because they were notified of a code stroke. When...
by Medwatch 7 | Dec 10, 2020 | Medwatch 7, Stroke
When you’re having a stroke, you’re supposed to act fast because not only can it save your life but also play a huge role in recovery. You need to get to the emergency room as soon as possible since stroke treatment is time-dependent, and time is brain. It’s also...
by Medwatch 7 | May 4, 2020 | Medwatch 7, Stroke
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, every 40 seconds, somebody in the United States has a stroke, and every four minutes somebody dies from a stroke. So, knowing what to do if you or a loved one is having a stroke is important. That’s why May...
by Medwatch 7 | May 11, 2018 | Medwatch 7, Stroke
“BE FAST” to recognize signs of stroke from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) – May is stroke awareness month, and doctors at Comanche County Memorial Hospital want you to “Be Fast” when it comes to recognizing that you’re...
