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CCMH to upgrade medical record system
Comanche County Memorial Hospital is in the process of upgrading and changing its medical record systems. Once the upgrade is complete, the hospital, its providers, and specialists will be under one system. Dr. Scott Michener, Chief Medical Officer at CCMH, said right...
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Healthcare Fair happening at CCMH
Comanche County Memorial Hospital is holding a healthcare fair later this month. It’s to show people the types of jobs available in the medical field. Heather Love, the administrative director for quality, safety, risk, and education at CCMH, said the theme is “the...
Heart transplant recipient works with heart patients after graduating CCMH program
A group of students just graduated from Comanche County Memorial Hospital and Great Plain’s Technology Center’s Clinical Medical Technician program and are putting their knowledge to use through their new jobs. “This requires ‘your part’ is what I call it - your...
CCMH pharmacies allowed to accept Tricare again
The pharmacies inside Comanche County Memorial Hospital, including Great Plains Pharmacy and their 24-hour pharmacy, can take Tricare once again. Seth Julian, the Pharmacy Manager at Great Plains Pharmacy, said a lot of their customers are either military or...
CCMH’s residency program celebrates 10 years
Comanche County Memorial Hospital is celebrating 10 years of its residency program. Residents are at both CCMH’s ER and at the Family First Clinic. Once doctors complete medical school, they then have to go through a residency program to get hands-on experience before...
CCMH’s specialty pharmacy receives URAC award
The specialty pharmacy at Comanche County Memorial Hospital recently received the URAC award. They are one of five pharmacies in Oklahoma to independently get this accreditation. Michelle Coady, the Director of Specialty Pharmacy, said people go to a specialty...
Farmers Market prepares for upcoming Tomato Festival
The 13th annual Tomato Festival at the Lawton Farmers Market is approaching. It’s happening on Saturday, July 13th. “Why tomatoes? Well, we like to highlight the tomato because it’s one of those things that’s really southwest Oklahoma,” said Dr. Ed Legako. He said...
Paramedic gives heat and water safety tips
Summer and summertime holidays, like the Fourth of July, can be a fun time outside, but it can also be dangerous because of the hot weather and fireworks. Jamie Hennessee, a local paramedic, has tips on how to be safe. With the hot temperatures we’re seeing, Hennessee...