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...
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...
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...
“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...
MedWatch- CCMH Rehab Services now offers L300 device from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- According to the American Stroke Association, if a stroke occurs, and blood flow can’t reach parts of the body, that part won’t work as it should. Which...
