Will Elderberry Prevent or Cure a Cold or the Flu?
Elderberry has been popular among natural remedy enthusiasts for centuries. Although, it has generated much conversation on the internet in recent years. As soon as autumn hits, you can find many people mixing up this ancient concoction for daily consumption in hopes of preventing the …
Faster Diagnostic Testing for Breast Cancer
October is breast cancer awareness month and Comanche County Memorial Hospital, is the only hospital to offer the fastest testing for breast cancer in southwest Oklahoma. In the past when a patient had a mammogram and a lump was found, the tissue taken from the …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Although there are things you can do to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer, no one is immune from this disease. The McMahon Center for Breast Health, at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, is the first and only comprehensive breast cancer program in Southwest Oklahoma, …
CCMH Recertified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center
We have been an Advanced Primary Stroke Center (PSC) through The Joint Commission since 2016. Although the foundation to achieve and provide better stroke care started years earlier with Debbie Cofer, RN, BSN, CPHQ; Debra Schultz, RN and an assembled stroke team of various areas. …
Summer Weeks is Recognized as the Physical Rehabilitation Center of Southwest Oklahoma V.I.P
Congratulations to Summer Weeks as she has been recognized as the Physical Rehabilitation Center of Southwest Oklahoma V.I.P. Summer’s achievement is the result of hard work, dedication, and her continued support for the Rehab Team. She was nominated by her peers for her ability to …
September is Suicide Prevention Month
In the healthcare setting it’s easier to think about the patients who might be at risk of suicide than about our peers who might be at risk. But suicidal thoughts effect all groups and occupations. As co-workers, we are in a good position to notice …
Free Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Lunch & Learn
Free Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Lunch & Learn September 14 • 11:00am – 12:00pm CCMH Oakwood Conference Room featuring Dr. Vijaya Velury Call 580.585.5406 to RSVP by Sept 13, 2018 Limited seating available. …
Organ Donation Helps Save Lives Through LifeShare
On August 17, 2018, a 20 year old man passed away, and his family chose to make his final gift, the gift of organ donation. He was able to donate his left kidney to a recipient in Oklahoma, his liver to a recipient in Oklahoma and …
CCMH Welcomes Denis Wells, Accounting Controller
Denis Wells was born right here at Comanche County Memorial Hospital and was raised in Lawton. After earning her bachelor of accounting degree from Cameron University in 1995, Denis moved to Plano, TX, where she began her career in public accounting. She became a certified …
CCMH Welcomes Jack Whiteman, Engineering Director
Jack Whiteman joined CCMH as Director of Engineering in July. For the past 20 years, Jack was employed at Great Plains Technology Center, he started as a Residential and Commercial Electrical instructor and then was promoted to Director of Purchasing and Maintenance. Prior to GPTC, …
