by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Nov 27, 2021 | Community Health, Drewry Family Emergency Center, Healthy Living, Lifestyle
While Oklahoma doesn’t often see severe winter weather, the state has seen some large ice storms in recent years. If you’ve been here a while, you may even recall the 2007 ice storm. This weather event is infamous for having caused severe damage to homes, trees, cars...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Nov 19, 2021 | Diabetic Care, Healthy Living, Lifestyle
You’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, now what? Your doctor will discuss with you all the foods you should or shouldn’t eat. Together, you and your doctor will create a meal plan that best suits your dietary needs. And finally, you’ll be told the importance of...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Nov 5, 2021 | Community Health, Drewry Family Emergency Center, Healthy Living, Lifestyle
Annually, holidays are some of the busiest days emergency rooms see. Thanksgiving 2016 saw an estimated 36,729 people nationwide visit the ER on Thanksgiving alone. From holiday traffic to unsafe food consumption, holidays can be more dangerous than you’d think. In...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Oct 29, 2021 | Community Health, Diabetic Care, Healthy Living
Commonly referred to as “diabetic eye disease,” diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that most commonly forms as a result of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. These often cause unhealthy levels of blood sugar. In turn, elevated blood sugar can cause internal swelling in...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Oct 8, 2021 | Community Health, Healthy Living, Wound Care
One of the human body’s first lines of defense against infection covers nearly your entire body. That’s right, your skin! While this may seem odd, especially if you’ve ever gotten a paper cut, your skin accomplishes a lot. There are three main layers of skin –...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 24, 2021 | CCMH Community, Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Men's Health, Women's Health
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a lot of change in today’s society. If the last year has caused mental stress and strain, or if you are recovering physically from illness, we may have a suggestion for you! For some, participating in yoga and regular meditation...
