by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle
Overheating is common for those who seek more time in the sun. However, heat exhaustion is a serious concern. If left untreated, it could result in a life-threatening situation known as a Heat Stroke. Heat Strokes occur when your body temperature rises to 103 degrees...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jun 29, 2020 | Healthy Living
Summer is in full swing! The sun is higher, hotter, and bound to bring on a surge of UV rays. More and more activities also shift to the outdoors. While Vitamin D is a good thing, too much leads to cellular damage in the deeper layers of your epidermis. In fact,...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jun 12, 2020 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle
A cataract occurs when the normally clear lens of your eye becomes clouded. Vision for those with cataracts is similar to looking through a foggy window. This vision change can be difficult. It decreases one’s ability to drive, read, and see the expressions on...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jun 4, 2020 | Community Health, Healthy Living, Lifestyle
June 14th is known world-wide as World Blood Donor Day! Organizations around the globe celebrate this special event that raises awareness of the importance of donating blood for the health industry. Blood donations have helped aid the world on many emergency...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | May 29, 2020 | Community Health, Healthy Living
We have had some incredible weather so far this spring! The official first day of summer will be here before you know it! As you are participating in all the outdoor activities of summer, there are many things to remember to help keep you healthier and enjoying during...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | May 22, 2020 | Healthy Living, Heart and Vascular, Men's Health
According to the CDC, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death for men. It kills almost the same number of men each year as Alzheimer’s disease and prostate cancer combined. It is also a leading cause of long-term disability, being more common in men under age 44...
