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 …
Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers
Breastfeeding Week: Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers The first week of August is dedicated to breastfeeding and the struggles and victories that come along with the breastfeeding journey. The benefits of breastfeeding are countless, but breastfeeding does require a tremendous amount of strength and perseverance. This week …
Wound Care Receives Award
Comanche County Memorial Hospital physicians, leaders and clinicians gathered today to recognize Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric a recipient of the Center of Distinction award by Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92 …
5 Ways To Reduce Risk Of Congenital Heart Defects
Whether you’re a first-time parent or a veteran, pregnancy can be scary. It’s a seemingly endless stream of physician visits, check-ups, ultrasounds and more. You’re also on-edge and waiting to hear if your unborn child is healthy at almost every turn. Every expecting mother waits …
What To Expect During Your Cervical Cancer Screening
Part of the cervical cancer screening process includes detecting precancerous cells with a pap smear test. This test helps your medical provider catch these cells before they turn into cervical cancer. While important, we understand screenings can be nerve-wracking. You may be unsure how the …
CCMH’s New Year’s Baby!
We would like to welcome Killian Vann as the 2022 CCMH New Year’s Baby! Killian was the first baby born in 2022 at CCMH. He made his debut at 7:40am and weighed 7 lbs, 14 ozs. He joins a 10-year-old brother and proud parents, Bailey & Dalton Vann. We wish the …
Is TikTok Causing Tics In Teenagers?
Social media is an ever-changing online landscape that has some pretty significant influence on mental health. And it’s up to us as individuals, parents and scholars to understand that with good come bad, and vice versa. One great example of this is TikTok, a social …
Welcome New Providers
MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP WELCOMES NEUROLOGIST SAURABH LALAN, MD Memorial Medical Group would like to welcome Neurologist, Saurabh Lalan, MD, to the Comanche County Memorial Hospital family of specialists. Dr. Lalan earned his medical degree from Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College University of Health Sciences in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He completed …
Mammogram Dos & Don’ts
Mammograms are an essential part of diagnosing breast cancer! But what really is a mammogram? Should you tell your doctor about tattoos, piercings and body modifications that may impact the results? When should you start scheduling mammograms? In short, mammograms are a form of breast …
5 Benefits To Yoga
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a lot of change in today’s society. If the last year has caused mental stress and strain, or if you are recovering physically from illness, we may have a suggestion for you! For some, participating in yoga and regular meditation …
