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 | Jul 26, 2021 | Community Health
Listen to their questions with empathy COVID-19 vaccines are new, and it’s normal for people to have questions about them. The sheer amount of information—and misinformation—about COVID-19 vaccines can be overwhelming to anyone. You can help by listening without...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 23, 2021 | Community Health, Healthy Living, LCHC
Hepatitis, in all forms, can be scary. You may think you already know everything about this disease; however, hepatitis doesn’t just come with a list of symptoms or prescribed medications. Many people living with hepatitis also face social stigmas after diagnosis....
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 12, 2021 | Community Health
Several states surrounding Oklahoma are seeing a steep uptick in COVID cases. This will begin to affect hospitals in our state, as these surrounding areas become more pressed for available hospitals beds to send patients to. OKC and Tulsa metro areas are getting...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 9, 2021 | Community Health, Healthy Living
The summer heat can be brutal. One minute you’re in air conditioning and feeling great. The next minute, you step outside and immediately start sweating and lose fluids. People who primarily workout or exercise outdoors understand. However, even those who are used to...
