by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 31, 2021 | Cancer Care, CCMH Community, Community Health, Heart and Vascular, Lifestyle
Most people think of cigarettes and smoking when they hear ‘lung cancer,’ and they’re not wrong. Both habits can make a huge impact on your health. However, not everyone with a diagnosis smokes. In fact, between 10 and 20 percent of documented cases are non-smokers...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Mar 26, 2021 | Healthy Living, Heart and Vascular, Lifestyle
If coffee isn’t part of your morning routine, you may want to reconsider! Around 62% of Americans drink coffee every day. On average, Americans consume about three cups per day. Most Americans make coffee a necessary part of their morning routines, caffeine being the...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Mar 1, 2021 | Heart and Vascular
Doctors cloIt is the final week of Heart Health Awareness month. CCMH is the only award winning cardiovascular and thoracic surgery unit in SW Oklahoma. We are proud to offer a variety of extensive surgery options to ensure you are taken care of. Your heart is the...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Feb 19, 2021 | Heart and Vascular
Heart Failure Awareness Week Did you know that heart failure is one of the most common diagnoses in hospital patients aged 65 and over? Or that heart failure is normally a progressive disease, meaning it slowly gets worse over time? If you didn’t, we have some good...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Feb 11, 2021 | Heart and Vascular
February is Heart Health Awareness Month. Read below to learn how heart attacks can present themselves, and the different warning signs that can manifest in men and women. What Causes Heart Attacks? Ischemic heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease, is the...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Feb 4, 2021 | Heart and Vascular
February marks the start of American Heart Health Month, and it’s crucial to understand ways you can both support your heart and prevent heart disease. It’s easy to forget but it’s important to treat your heart well. Here are a few ways to keep a healthy heart...