by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Aug 14, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Pediatrics
August 19-23 is Contact Lens Health Week! One concern you may have regarding contact lenses is knowing when it is safe for your child to ditch their glasses and begin wearing contacts. There is no perfect age when it comes to your child being contact ready; it is more...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Aug 6, 2019 | Community Health, Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Pediatrics
Back to school means back to the doctor for many children. It can be very stressful for many families to deal with what seems to be never ending illnesses. School is, unfortunately, a hot spot for viruses and bacteria to flourish including common childhood illnesses...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 31, 2019 | Lifestyle, Pediatrics, Women's Health
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week! A common concern many moms have is flying with breast milk either due to exclusively pumping or not having their child with them. Flying with breast milk for the first time can be nerve wracking. How much can you bring? What...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 26, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle
Without Vitamin D, the body cannot absorb calcium. Therefore, the body cannot then create healthy teeth and bones. Another benefit of this essential nutrient is warding off cancer as well as diabetes. New research shows negative effects for receiving too much vitamin...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 25, 2019 | LCHC, Lifestyle, Pediatrics
School supplies, backpacks, new clothes and shoes may be on parents’ to-do list to get kids ready for the first day of school, but also important is scheduling a wellness checkup with a primary care provider to make sure kids are healthy and ready to learn. ...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 16, 2019 | Lifestyle
With over 7,000 Americans expected to die from melanoma this year alone 1, protecting your skin from skin cancer is so important! However, there are many options out there for sunscreens, and there are ways you can maximize its effectiveness. To help you protect your...
