Alexis Young
Morning Anchor
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Alexis Young joined the KSWO team in February 2023. In addition to anchoring the 5 a.m. show and 6 a.m.'s Good Morning Texoma, Young is the host of Medwatch 7.
“My passion is educating people on issues that can affect their everyday lives, whether it’s their health, finances, or education,” Young said. “Medwatch definitely fits that objective.”
Young graduated from the University of Memphis with a journalism degree at just 17. The proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. would then work in newspaper, radio, and TV for nearly a decade.
One of her favorite stories was covering the MLK 50 Celebration while reporting for WMC Action News 5 in Memphis. She was able to interview the president of the NAACP and speak with community members who marched with Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement.
Outside of work, Young loves church, her dog, painting, and writing fiction and children’s books.
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Overflow inmates at the Comanche County Detention Center may soon be transferred to Okmulgee or Grady County.
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November is Native American Heritage Month and one group within the Comanche Nation will hold a bingo benefit night to help Veterans within the tribe.
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Team Birth is a state initiative that was recently launched at Comanche county memorial hospital, and its’ goal is to better support moms through childbirth. In Oklahoma, only 44 hospitals deliver babies, with Teambirth serving at 34 of those.
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One thing about living in Lawton, someone knows someone that you may know. which is why we’re introducing the newest general surgeon at Comanche County Memorial Hospital.Meet Dr. Kathryn Jones, your new general surgeon at CCMH.
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Certain lifestyle choices can cause low sperm counts, but there are some other reasons that could cause a low count as well, and it’ll shock you.
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The Lawton Future Farmers of America is hosting a “Calf Fry” fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 2.
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Members of the ‘Employee Flex Spend Program’ will soon be paying for their own monthly dues.
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Hey everyone it’s Alexis Young and it’s time for your weekend warm-up, where we give you the spookiest events happening!
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There are a lot of events taking place this weekend and KSWO is going to summarize the big events before you get into the weekend.
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Throughout Grady Brewer’s over decade long career, he has competed in over 50 fights, while earning 16 KO’s under his belt.Brewer also won half a million dollars from the ESPN Reality Show “The Contender,” spending that money on his gym “Bad boys boxing & fitness,” which is located in Lawton, Oklahoma.Like many athletes, Grady found himself in a strain when he became hurt by his injuries. Luckily for him, he able to continue his income through his gym, and receive premiere treatment by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Wayne Johnson at Comanche county memorial hospital.
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According to the world health organization, 39 million people live with HIV, and about 13 percent of them don’t know it and need to be tested.HIV kills immune system cells that help the body fight infections and diseases. The immune system becomes weak when it cannot make enough CD4 cells to fight HIV.
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The Joint Replacement Prep Class is a patient readiness empowerment program, that focuses on easing the tension between patient and joint surgery while educating on the days leading up to treatment, what to expect during surgery,and post operation care.
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Between 2018 and 2020, there was an annual average of 15 deaths associated with inclined infant sleepers.
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Oprah Winfrey has released a new docuseries focusing on the historic black history of Essence Magazine.
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Oprah Winfrey is releasing six episodes on her network "OWN," and it focuses on the century-long impact of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.in 1921, a white mob destroyed black wall street ...in what has been deamed "the single most horrific incident of racial terrorism since slavery." The show will be hosted by actor Morris Chestnut.
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It’s been longed believed that Bunions are created by wearing “too-tight” of shoes, but did you know it’s actually a bump that’s created by a bone at the base of your big toe?
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According to the Lawton Police Department, one person is confirmed dead after a shooting this morning at Elmer Thomas Park.
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There are a lot of events happening in Texoma this weekend, starting Saturday, September 2, 2023.
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ARV 71 is A new oral pill created by Pfizer to combat breast cancer, and the oral medication works by blocking estrogen receptors in a patient.
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The Boy Scouts of America are hosting a "Back to Scouting" kickoff at the Lawton farmer's market!
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In the U.S., breast cancer has affected almost 240,000 women and about 2,100 men. For some, it can be difficult making it to appointments if they live alone or if they’re too sick to drive. Thankfully at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, there are drivers who can help. and that drive is what led to a beautiful friendship between a survivor and driver.
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At comanche county memorial hospital there's almost every type of doctor that you can think of...which is why today we're taking a trip into the Intensive care unit and showing you two different types of doctors
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Did you know that this year alone, close to 300,000 men were newly diagnosed with prostate cancer?
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Two people are injured after separate shootings occurred just miles apart.
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The auditorium was gifted to the city of Lawton back in 1955 by co-founder Louise D. McMahon, after her husband and son died. Louise wanted a fitting memorial for her only son, and decided to build a classical stage with a main floor and balcony that could hold over one thousand people.
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Before your child can sit down in class for the new school year, they have to visit comanche county memorial hospital to receive their back to school vaccine.
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heat related illnesses are when the body gets over heated, such as when you have a fever or when youre outside.typically when your body gets hit with one you'll feel fatigue...headaches...or even some dry sweats, but what about our little ones?
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Emotions were tense this Monday morning at the weekly Comanche County Commissioners meeting.
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The new 24/7 pharmacy is located in the ER at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, and it will serve all community members even if they aren’t a patient.
One man has been taken to the hospital following yesterday morning’s hit and run accident in Lawton.
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The 12th annual Tomato festival in Lawton is kicking off soon. Did you know tomatoes can help stop inflammation, boost your immune system, and even stop blood clots?According to Dr. Legako, a retired CCMH Pediatrician and the founder of the Lawton Farmer’s Market, that’s just one of the few reasons why people should come to this years 12th annual Tomato festival
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This Thursday, the Lawton Community Theatre is hosting “Matilda The Musical” at the McMahon Theatre.
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A two vehicle collision has caused parts of OK-29 at the intersection of OK-76 to close.Both east and westbound lanes are closed.
Comanche County Memorial has always tried to find ways to enhance our communities’ medical experience, and one of the latest includes the upcoming release of the new 24/7 pharmacy.
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Each year 264,000 women are diagnosed with Breast cancer, which can leave many feeling confused and sometimes alone. But one local photographer plans to eradicate those feelings through a new mural that’s set to be unveiled at Comanche County Memorial Hospital.
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Since 1951, Comanche county memorial hospital has provided care, life-saving treatments, and even jobs for our community.When you walk in for your appointment its no secret that you’ll see someone familiar. Nurses like Debrah Recklein have been at the hospital for 35 years, and said they enjoy what they do, and love witnessing the hospital continue to expand. But, did you ever wonder why employees stay so long at the hospital?
Meetings are held every Monday morning at the Comanche County Courthouse.
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Medwatch: Lifeshare Oklahoma & the need for organ donations
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It’s still Parkinson’s disease awareness month... and today we’re taking a look at how local survivors are beating the odds the odds by using their muscles.
All funds will come from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, or ARPA.
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Guests will be able to see costumes made of real plants, worn by eleven models. Plus, people can shop with ten vendors from 6-9pm, win giveaways and detox drinks! The fashion show will take place 7-8pm.
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Brain tumors are abnormal growths of tissue that can either be benign or malignant, and one patient at the Comanche County Memorial Hospital had a minimally invasive and life saving treatment.
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Super powers! Action! And Black History lessons along the way, there’s no other company quite like Black Sands Entertainment, which has been featured on Forbes, Shark Tank, Publishers Weekly and more!
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If you’ve been sniffling and sneezing... trust me your not alone. Nearly 81 People in the U.S. suffer from seasonal allergies. Itchy and watery eyes, sneezing ,congestion, and headaches are some of the symptoms that comes with having seasonal allergies.
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More than 20 million people in the u-s live with food allergies, but did you know around 150 to 200 people die annually from them?
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Shane served 8 years in the marine corps, spending time in the admin field at three duty stations and completing two deployments. He began creating content to make light of the hard ships military members face, while scoring some laughs, but little did he know his content would reach over 1 million views per video.
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March 31st and April 1st, The Great Plains Coliseum will hold their sixth annual bull race. The race will feature over 100 bull riders, and will provide a family fun atmosphere. The Event will take place from 1 to 7pm both nights.
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Apache Casino Hotel hosts Esports tournament with over $10,000 cash prizes on the line.
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Addiction can come in many forms, but knowing how to treat them is the first step in winning the fight. Last night the Comanche County Memorial Hospital held an addiction seminar, hosted by Dr. Christopher Fernandez, to inform the community on the symptoms of addiction, and how to combat it.
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