by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 8, 2021 | Community Health, Healthy Living, LCHC, Pediatrics
Returning to school can be difficult for parents and children. Kids don’t want their summer vacation to end, and parents are thinking about back-to-school illnesses. Schools can be a hotspot for germs and viruses. Teaching your kids how to be safe, healthy and aware...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Aug 27, 2021 | Community Health, Drewry Family Emergency Center, Emergency Services, Healthy Living, LCHC
When you see the phrase “drug overdose,” do you think of addiction and life choices? If you do, you’re probably not alone. However, drug overdoses aren’t always black and white. There are several factors that could lead to an overdose, as well as what drugs are taken....
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Aug 13, 2021 | CCMH Community, LCHC
Ever wondered why flu vaccines are annual, and how every year people STILL get sick? We have answers! In a previous post we discussed what vaccines are made of and how they’ve impacted us worldwide. Now we’re explaining how they work and what “immunization” really...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 23, 2021 | Community Health, Healthy Living, LCHC
Hepatitis, in all forms, can be scary. You may think you already know everything about this disease; however, hepatitis doesn’t just come with a list of symptoms or prescribed medications. Many people living with hepatitis also face social stigmas after diagnosis....
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Aug 28, 2020 | Healthy Living, LCHC, Pediatrics
August marks National Immunization Month, a time when we spread awareness and emphasize the importance of vaccinations against communicable diseases between people of any age. In order to build immunization to a disease or virus, patients of any age receive vaccines...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Aug 17, 2020 | LCHC
Lawton Community Health Center (LCHC) has served the residents of Comanche County and surrounding counties since January 2008. In addition to providing family practice and pediatric services to individuals with Medicaid (SoonerCare), Medicare, and private insurance,...