by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Oct 29, 2021 | Community Health, Diabetic Care, Healthy Living
Commonly referred to as “diabetic eye disease,” diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that most commonly forms as a result of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. These often cause unhealthy levels of blood sugar. In turn, elevated blood sugar can cause internal swelling in...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Oct 8, 2021 | Community Health, Healthy Living, Wound Care
One of the human body’s first lines of defense against infection covers nearly your entire body. That’s right, your skin! While this may seem odd, especially if you’ve ever gotten a paper cut, your skin accomplishes a lot. There are three main layers of skin –...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 24, 2021 | CCMH Community, Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Men's Health, Women's Health
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a lot of change in today’s society. If the last year has caused mental stress and strain, or if you are recovering physically from illness, we may have a suggestion for you! For some, participating in yoga and regular meditation...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 17, 2021 | CCMH Community, Community Health, Healthy Living, Women's Health
This month is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month (or PCOS). PCOS affects 1 in 10 women after puberty and can cause hormonal imbalances that can affect their health and appearance. In some cases, PCOS can also cause infertility or difficulty getting pregnant....
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 4, 2021 | Heart and Vascular, Lifestyle
Don’t let social media trends confuse you – there IS such a thing as good AND bad cholesterol! We’ve all had that conversation with the doctor: “Your cholesterol is too high.” But what does that mean, and how can you lower those levels without giving up foods...
