Treating a Snake Bite
Late spring and summer are perfect for warm weather activities. More people go hiking, fishing and swimming. These seasons, however, are also when dangerous animals such as snakes are most active. It’s important to understand where to look, dangerous types of snakes in your area, …
Beware Holiday Heart Syndrome
A grand scheme of the holidays includes spreads of our favorite foods. In contrast to the rest of the year, this time of year may mean more rich, calorie dense foods. Some may be richer in fats and oils, while some may contain more sugar …
Avoid the ER this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is approaching. With the joyous holiday comes a number of ways to end up in the emergency room. Thanksgiving is the 3rd most “injury-prone” holiday in the United States, right behind Independence Day and Memorial Day. Read more about how to avoid going to …
American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month. During November, medical professionals and patients alike spread awareness and tips about living with different forms of diabetes. The disease can happen to any person of any age, gender, or ethnicity. It is a condition where the body does not …
CCMH Celebrates Emergency Medical Services Week
EMS Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine’s “front line.” CCMH celebrates these heroes and would like to thank them for their service to our community. This year, CCMH EMS …
Do You Know Your Tips for Halloween Safety?
From cool costumes to sugary treats, kids can’t wait for Halloween to arrive. Halloween is one of the most anticipated days of the year, yet it is important to also be very cautious and know some tips for Halloween safety. In Fact, the National Safety …
Ribbon Cutting for Survival Flight
The Survival Flight, a service provider for Comanche County Memorial Hospital, announced their official opening with a ribbon cutting with the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce Red Coats Friday. The Drewry Family Emergency Center supporters, Stephanie and Bill Drewry, were in attendance to help …
Stories From the Heart
Five years ago this past September, my Dad, Jim Mulkey, had an accident in which he broke his neck and suffered a spinal cord injury. He was left partially paralyzed and as a result of complications from the fractured vertebrae, he had to undergo the …
Drewry Family Emergency Center Now Open
Phase I of construction of the new Drewry Family Emergency Center is now officially open for business. The new center features: nearly 30,000 square feet of new construction, the addition of a rooftop heliport, an on-site state-of-the-art CT scanner and 5 new trauma rooms. Phase …
Phase I completion of Drewry Family Emergency Center celebrated with ribbon cutting, open house
Tuesday marked the completion of Phase I construction of the Drewry Family Emergency Center. Over 200 community members attended the open house and ribbon cutting. The Drewry Family Emergency Center is scheduled to open July 2016. The project includes renovation of 11,218 square feet of …
- 1
- 2
