by Memorial Health System | Sep 4, 2026 | Cancer Care, Men's Health, MHS, MHS Community
When should you start prostate cancer screening? It’s a question a lot of men put off, even during September’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the United States, with roughly 333,830 new cases...
by Memorial Health System | Sep 3, 2026 | MHS
Since opening its doors on September 1, 1951, Memorial Health System has been dedicated to providing quality healthcare close to home. What began as a community vision in 1948 has grown from a 100-bed hospital into a regional healthcare system serving Southwest...
by Memorial Health System | Aug 28, 2026 | Healthy Living, Heart and Vascular, MHS, MHS Community
August in southwest Oklahoma brings triple-digit afternoons. If you’re managing a heart condition, that heat is more than just uncomfortable. Summer heat and your heart health are closely connected. Lawton’s average high climbs to around 102 degrees this...
by Memorial Health System | Aug 21, 2026 | MHS, MHS Community, Pediatrics
New backpack? Check. Fresh notebooks? Check. A back-to-school vision screening? That one is easy to forget, but it might matter more than anything else on the list. August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. It’s the perfect nudge to make sure your...
by Memorial Health System | Aug 18, 2026 | MHS Community
The Memorial Foundation extends a heartfelt thank you to the Lawton Rangers for their continued generosity and support of our mission. During the Lawton Rangers Rodeo, the Rangers presented the Foundation with a $1,500 donation to the Starlight Fund. This meaningful...