by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Oct 11, 2019 | Cancer Care, Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Women's Health
The American Cancer Society has named breast cancer as the most common type of cancer among American women other than non-melanoma skin cancer. Approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States battle breast cancer at some point during their lifetime. ...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Oct 8, 2019 | Awards and Recognition, CCMH Providers
Congratulations to Kristen Turner, RN, for winning Oklahoma March of Dimes Nurse of the Year in the Surgical Services category! For the second year in a row, CCMH has had March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Winners in different categories and several nurses selected as...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Oct 1, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Women's Health
A recent study held in Puerto Rico took a look at onion and garlic consumption and the effect these vegetables have on breast cancer. The results may be very positive for some women. About the study Onions and garlic are part of the same plant family as...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 27, 2019 | Cancer Care, Healthy Living, Lifestyle
Linking sugary drinks to health problems is not new. The list of conditions sugary drinks may contribute to includes type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Previous studies have observed that the added sugar in soft drinks may fuel tumor growth...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 23, 2019 | Awards and Recognition, CCMH Providers
On Friday, September 20, Colonel Richard T. Brittingham, U.S. Army, Retired was presented with the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” for his heroic actions while serving as a U.S. Marine during Combat Operations in the Republic of Vietnam in 1968. The presentation was...
