The Cancer Centers of SWOK has received an award for their contribution and support of their nursing staff. It's an award that showcases the Centers dedication to providing the best possible care.
Summertime usually means kids out enjoying their break from school and work, but not for some local teenagers who are volunteering to help others during their summer vacation. It's through a program called volunteens, at Comanche County Memorial Hospital.
Calling all tomato lovers... if you enjoy fresh home grown tomatoes, then Lawton's annual tomato festival is the place for you. A time of celebration, fun competition, and plenty of tasting. And this year, they've added some new things.
According to the national CMV website, congenital cytomegalovirus is the most common viral infection, and the leading non-genetic cause of hearing loss, that infants are born with in the United States. Every pregnant woman is at risk of getting it. But only 9% of women know about it.
April is donate life month, and Comanche County memorial Hospital celebrated it by releasing balloons to honor those who have become organ and tissue donors.
March is the month of giving, and the Comanche County Memorial Hospital foundation has partnered with Jersey Mikes in Lawton to raise money for the Starlight Unit.
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.
Coronary Artery Disease is the blockage of the arteries to the heart, that decreases the blood flow. It's a disease that can be deadly, but Doctors say it's preventable.
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.
Heart failure happens when the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to support the needs of your body. It's a serious condition, but it's not necessarily a death sentence.
Deep vein thrombosis is a medical condition that if left untreated, can have deadly consequences. Doctor's say it is often under-diagnosed, but it is preventable.
The opioid crisis is a nationwide problem, but legislators in Oklahoma passed a bill to help regulate opioid prescriptions. One local physician says the bill comes with challenges.
Oklahoma has one of the highest number of registered organ donors in the country. However, there's still about 700 people in the state, and 114,000 in the country waiting for their second chance at life.
After an 8-year-old asked Santa to borrow money for kids with cancer, word spread quickly among family friends and colleagues, and the boy found $1,200 under the tree Christmas morning.
According to the FDA (United States Food and Drug Administration), Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited is voluntarily recalling two lots of Losartan potassium tablets,
The study found illicit drugs like fentanyl, heroin and cocaine were the leading causes of unintentional overdoses, and prescription drugs were more likely to be involved in suicidal overdoses.
Losing a loved one is hard, especially around the holidays. Hospice officials have some tips on how to deal with the loss of a family member the holiday season.
The FDA advises consumers to continue using the medication until their pharmacist provides a replacement or their doctor provides an alternative treatment option.
November is Diabetes Awareness month, and the medical community wants to use this time to help eliminate the stigma surrounding diabetes by educating people.
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 Gloria Dille.
October is breast cancer awareness month and Comanche County Memorial Hospital is the only hospital to offer the fastest testing for breast cancer in southwest Oklahoma.
Whether you're running the Spirit of Survival to be healthy or to honor someone you know who has cancer, the proceeds all go to the same place--The Cancer Centers of SWOK.
A report in the New England Journal of Medicine said a 55-year-old woman developed the tongue condition as a side-effect to treatment of a wound infection she developed after sustaining severe leg injuries in an auto accident.
The Cancer Centers of SWOK serve patients from Altus, Lawton and Duncan. For patients who can't drive themselves to treatment, there's another way to get there. It's through the free transportation service the centers provide.
In a letter sent on Wednesday, the attorney general said the role of the board in limiting the forms of marijuana products is limited to "to food and safety standards that are in line with food preparation guidelines, not prohibiting the sale of smokable, vapable, edible or other forms of marijuana."
EARLY DETECTION MATTERS Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Current estimates show that more than 70 million Americans suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease.
The Health Food Center is a full service natural food store that includes a variety of products to satisfy your everyday needs. We carry a large selection of natural foods including frozen and refrigerated
