Coronavirus Update
COVID cases in Oklahoma are remaining at a higher level of activity than previously seen. CCMH Incident Command continues to watch the community and statewide situation closely, as well as making adjustments to policies and procedures to maximize safety for staff. Some recent policy and …
Why the Bubonic Plague Is Not a Great Concern
China reported a case of the bubonic plague in a herdsman living in the northern city of Bayannur earlier this month. This morning, ABC News reported a squirrel testing positive for the disease in Colorado. Hearing of recent cases of the bubonic plague naturally might …
CCMH Coronavirus Update
CCMH continues to promote a culture of safety and accountability during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the number of new cases in Oklahoma remaining at high levels, it is more important than ever that all people inside the facility are wearing masks. There is currently no …
The Truth about Face Masks
It has been said that we are in a fight against a pandemic as well as a fight against misinformation. Misinformation may even be the bigger fight we face in a world of social media where anyone can easily have a platform and spread information …
A Salute to Healthcare Heroes
Flyovers from Altus Air Force Base and Sheppard Air Force Base took place on Friday, May 1, over the Comanche County Memorial Hospital campus. The first flyover was from Altus Air Force Base as a salute to healthcare workers, first responders and other essential personnel …
Do I Need to be Tested for COVID-19?
As new information emerges during the evolving COVID-19 Pandemic, it seems you can find an article with just about any possible symptom pointing to COVID-19. You may begin to wonder, “Do I have COVID-19?” Information you gather from reliable, medically-based sources may be useful. However, …
Traveling During A Pandemic
Traveling during a pandemic is an unnerving thought. There may be instances that make it unavoidable for you such as going to care for a sick loved one or traveling for an essential work trip. What if you have to enter an area where the …
Coronavirus Update
CCMH continues to employ new up-to-date practices in the fight against COVID-19. We have two very exciting announcements! First, CCMH has recently acquired the ability to test for COVID-19 in-house! CCMH is now able to test patients in the ED for COVID-19 before being admitted …
FAQS: Covid-19 and Children
You have probably heard that children are less susceptible to COVID-19. However, it is understandable that parents are concerned for their children in regard to a novel virus that we are still learning about. Here is a summary of frequently asked questions parents have asked …
Staying Fit in Isolation
Much like the joke that freshman college students gain the “freshmen fifteen” a trending hashtag on social media is #quarantine15. Due to the stress, loneliness, and uncertainty of this time, you may wish to turn to food for comfort and to destress. Passing the …
