by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jun 19, 2023 | CCMH Community, Community Health, Healthy Living
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that affects many people worldwide. It is caused by a genetic mutation that affects the hemoglobin in red blood cells, causing them to become rigid and sickle shaped. These crescent shaped cells have difficulty...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | May 15, 2023 | CCMH Community, Women's Health
Prioritizing Your Health as a Busy Woman National Women’s Health Week is a time to focus on the overall health and well-being of women. As a busy woman, it can be challenging to prioritize your health amidst a busy work schedule, a never-ending to-do list, and family...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Apr 15, 2023 | Healthy Living, Pediatrics, Surgery, Women's Health
Cesarean Awareness Month When it comes to childbirth, there are many factors that contribute to the method by which a baby is delivered. What can be a time of excitement and joy, can also be a time of uncertainty and fear when the term “Cesarean” is brought into the...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Feb 27, 2023 | Community Health, Heart and Vascular, Women's Health
Heart Disease: Not Just a Men’s Issue Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in five female deaths in 2020 was attributed to heart disease....
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jan 27, 2023 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Pediatrics, Women's Health
Preparing for Delivery If you were to ask a mother if childbirth was at all like it is on TV, she would probably say “absolutely not”. The rushing around the house, throwing things into the car, and the sudden onset of labor are not as realistic or common as TV shows...
