Mask Policy Updated
At long last, the masks can temporarily take a trip to our desk drawers. CCMH is following the CDC guidelines for healthcare facilities, and these guidelines give options for zero masks. Each Thursday, county infection rates are analyzed; based on the findings, masks may or …
COVID-19 Visitor Guidelines Updated
The region’s COVID numbers are declining and the hospital has updated its visitor policy to reflect that decline. CCMH knows the healing power of a loved one holding a patient’s hand, calming their fears and supporting nursing staff. Incident Command updated the visitor policy: COVID patients: one visitor for the entire hospital …
Does Covid-19 Increase Your Risk Of Heart Disease?
First discovered in 2019, the novelty virus Covid-19 has quickly turned into a pandemic that continues even today. This virus has thrived despite many mandates, lockdowns and vaccination attempts worldwide. We continue to discover new variations of the virus, and more recently, have seen spikes …
COVID Update
The FDA and CDC have modified their Pfizer booster shot recommendations, to include the following: The following groups SHOULD receive a booster shot of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after completing their Pfizer primary series People aged 65 and older Residents aged 18 …
COVID Update
Vaccination statistics continue to show a tangible benefit in preventing illness, hospitalization, and death. Statewide, over 90% of hospitalizations are occurring in unvaccinated individuals; death occurs in just 0.5% of vaccinated cases. CCMH encourages everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Booster vaccines are …
Keeping Your Children Healthy
Returning to school can be difficult for parents and children. Kids don’t want their summer vacation to end, and parents are thinking about back-to-school illnesses. Schools can be a hotspot for germs and viruses. Teaching your kids how to be safe, healthy and aware are …
COVID Update
Numbers at CCMH continue to rise exponentially – our previous all-time high of admitted COVID patients was 63, on January 4th of this year. We currently have 61 admitted, as of 8 AM this morning. We will likely set a new record today. To help …
Kudos for Outstanding Team Members
Tamara Clemons The CARE team would like to acknowledge Tamara Clemons for going above and beyond while caring for our patients. As the day time charge nurse, Tamara is an instrumental part of the CVCU team. Tamara “wants every nurse to reach their full potential …
COVID Update
Every week, the Oklahoma State Department of Health releases the COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiology and Surveillance Report. This report contains a lot of data analysis related to COVID-19 in our state. As more information becomes available through the adoption of more sophisticated technology, this report contains …
