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 | 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 7, 2022 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle
Whether you are at work or spending your day swimming, hiking, motorcycling or simply enjoying the outdoors, it is important to know the potential hazards involved in any activity. POOL & WATER Anywhere there is water, there is a danger of drowning – never...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle
Overheating is common for those who seek more time in the sun. However, heat exhaustion is a serious concern. If left untreated, it could result in a life-threatening situation known as a Heat Stroke. Heat Strokes occur when your body temperature rises to 103 degrees...
