by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 17, 2021 | CCMH Community, Community Health, Healthy Living, Women's Health
This month is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month (or PCOS). PCOS affects 1 in 10 women after puberty and can cause hormonal imbalances that can affect their health and appearance. In some cases, PCOS can also cause infertility or difficulty getting pregnant....
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 13, 2021 | CCMH Community, Community Health
Vaccination statistics continue to show a tangible benefit in preventing illness, hospitalization, and death. Statewide, over 90% of hospitalizations are occurring in unvaccinated individuals; death occurs in just 0.5% of vaccinated cases. CCMH encourages everyone to...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 8, 2021 | Community Health, Healthy Living, LCHC, Pediatrics
Returning to school can be difficult for parents and children. Kids don’t want their summer vacation to end, and parents are thinking about back-to-school illnesses. Schools can be a hotspot for germs and viruses. Teaching your kids how to be safe, healthy and aware...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 7, 2021 | CCMH Community, Community Health
Numbers at CCMH continue to rise exponentially – our previous all-time high of admitted COVID patients was 63, on January 4th of this year. We currently have 61 admitted, as of 8 AM this morning. We will likely set a new record today. To help with overflow from...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Aug 27, 2021 | Community Health, Drewry Family Emergency Center, Emergency Services, Healthy Living, LCHC
When you see the phrase “drug overdose,” do you think of addiction and life choices? If you do, you’re probably not alone. However, drug overdoses aren’t always black and white. There are several factors that could lead to an overdose, as well as what drugs are taken....
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Aug 23, 2021 | Community Health
Every week, the Oklahoma State Department of Health releases the COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiology and Surveillance Report. This report contains a lot of data analysis related to COVID-19 in our state. As more information becomes available through the adoption of more...
