Managing Mental Health: There’s an App for That
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. struggle daily with at least one mental illness.1 In recent years, with light being shed on such statistics, mental healthcare has emphasized empowering those struggling with mental health to …
2018 Physical Rehabilitation Center of Southwest Oklahoma Reunion
The annual Physical Rehabilitation Center of Southwest Oklahoma Reunion at CCMH was held on October 11th to celebrate the success of former rehab patients. Each year, a courage award is given out to a patient who has shown the most strength and perseverance. This year’s …
In the Shadows of Pink: Male Breast Cancer
During this month, you may notice pink ribbons floating around and are probably aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Understandably, many of us will think of this as being an awareness month for women, but what about male breast cancer? Of those that …
Sara Grover Receives Rising Star Award for October
Sara Grover is the 4th family member to join the CCMH team. Her grandmother Leanne has been in the food and nutrition department for 20 years. She also has an aunt and her mother works here as well, making Sara a legacy! Sara is a …
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 …
