by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 25, 2026 | Community Health, MHS, MHS Community
Summer in Oklahoma means long days outside, but it also means your body is working overtime to stay cool. When temperatures climb, knowing the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be the thing that keeps a hot afternoon from turning into an emergency...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 18, 2026 | Community Health, MHS, MHS Community
Summer days at the pool or park are some of the best memories your kids will make. But here’s the thing: sun safety for kids matters more than most parents realize. A child’s skin is thinner and far more vulnerable to UV damage than an adult’s. Just...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 9, 2026 | Community Health, MHS, MHS Community
Summer in Southwest Oklahoma means backyard barbeques, ballgames, and long days spent outdoors. It also means more hours under some seriously strong sunshine. That’s exactly why July is recognized as UV Safety Month. It’s a nationwide effort to raise awareness about...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jun 26, 2026 | Community Health, MHS, MHS Community
There is nothing quite like a weekend under the sun in Southwest Oklahoma. Your family might be packing a picnic for the trails of the Wichita Mountains. You might be cooling off in the clear waters of Lake Lawtonka. Some families simply let the kids run around and...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jun 18, 2026 | MHS, MHS Community, Wound Care
What if a wound you thought was just slow to heal was putting your life at risk? It sounds dramatic, but for millions of Americans, that’s the quiet reality every single day. Good wound care starts with awareness, which is exactly why June marks national Wound...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jun 12, 2026 | Mental Health, MHS, MHS Community
Have you ever walked straight into the kitchen only to completely forget what you wanted? We all have those little “brain freeze” moments from time to time. However, watching someone you care about deeply struggle with their memory is a very different...
