CCMH Receives Perinatal Certification from Joint Commission
CCMH has received a National award for our quality care of mothers and newborns at the hospital. We are the second in the state to earn Perinatal Certification from The Joint Commision and the first to have both that certification and be recognized as a baby-friendly designated hospital. Paula Griffith, the …
Understanding Neonatology and NICU
Many people are familiar with the term NICU. NICU stands for neonatal intensive care unit. An intensive care unit focuses on critical care patients in a hospital with serious health problems who need intensive medical care and monitoring. A NICU is for newborn babies who …
CCMH NICU Naming Ribbon Cutting
On Thursday, October 26th the CCMH Foundation announced the naming of the Terry K. Bell Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. The Trustees of the Terry K. Bell Charitable Trust; Mike Mayhall, Janice Bell, and Richard Allen were present for a ribbon-cutting …
Newborns and Winter Illnesses
Newborns and winter illnesses- these two things together can make new parents concerned! Conditions like Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the flu are major concerns for parents with new babies this time of year. RSV is a common, contagious, virus affecting the respiratory tract. For …
Chrocheted Hats and Blankets Donated to CCMH NICU
The Elgin Book ‘n’ Hookers donate a large number of soft, crocheted blankets and hats to our NICU each year. These hand-made gifts serve as a sign that each baby is loved and are in the thoughts of people who care. Thank you for your …
Fifth Annual NICU Reunion
Thursday, October 25, families from across Southwest Oklahoma came together to celebrate the five-year anniversary of CCMH’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Parents of former NICU babies reunited with medical staff to show off their healthy NICU graduates. Special thanks to PetSmart™ for the donation of …
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