Birth Defects Awareness Month
January is Birth Defects Awareness month. While some causes are preventable, many are not. Learn more about what causes birth defects and who is at higher risk before and during pregnancy. Birth Defect Causes Genetics. One or more genes might have a change …
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical Health awareness is celebrated every January. We encourage these five tips for a healthy cervix. By following these simple nutrition tips, you can help prevent cervical cancer diagnoses and promote good cervical health for a lifetime. 1. Vitamins for a Healthy Cervix A healthy …
Understanding Neonatology and NICU
Many people are familiar with the term NICU. NICU stands for neonatal intensive care unit. An intensive care unit focuses on critical care patients in a hospital with serious health problems who need intensive medical care and monitoring. A NICU is for newborn babies who …
Bone Health and Osteoporosis for Women
With cooler temperatures settling in for the winter, it’s common for people with osteoporosis to experience more severe pain than in warmer months. Osteoporosis is a silent, progressive disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which can lead to increased risk …
5 Natural Gluten-Free Foods for Celiac Disease
September 13th marked Celiac Disease Awareness Day. 1 in 100 people worldwide have Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease is a serious autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. People with Celiac Disease will …
This Common Symptom of Ovarian Cancer is Often Overlooked
A lack of awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms may have serious consequences for some women. What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is a type of female reproductive cancer that begins in the ovaries. Women typically have two ovaries, one on each side of the …
Help the Environment by Breastfeeding Your Baby
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week! Over 120 countries recognize this impactful week for moms and babies. It is widely recommended by physicians and health care authorities that mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants for the first six months of life and continue to breastfeed while …
Comanche County Memorial Hospital Re-Designated as a “Baby-Friendly” Hospital
Comanche County Memorial Hospital is proud to announce it has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly ReDesignation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States. This distinguished honor demonstrates that CCMH’s Women’s & …
Zika Impact on 2019 Summer Travel
In 2015 and 2016 especially, pregnant women or those hoping to conceive faced the Zika virus. This mosquito borne illness spreads mostly through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These mosquitoes live in tropical, subtropical, and some temperate climates. They are also the …
Coping with Endometriosis
March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month! If a doctor has diagnosed you with endometriosis, you know how painful experiencing this condition can be. However, we have a few tips you can try to help minimize your discomfort and not let endometriosis get in the way …
