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...
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Melissa Alvillar Promoted
Melissa Alvillar started her career in healthcare as a CNA in 2002 in California. She worked as a CNA in Long Term Care, then transitioned to Acute Care work when she started her LPN program. Once...
This Common Symptom of Ovarian Cancer is Often Overlooked
A lack of awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms may have serious consequences for some women. What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is a type of female reproductive cancer that begins in the...
LCHC Celebrates National Health Center Week
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...
Mitigating the Mental Health Consequences to Children During COVID-19
If we are all honest with ourselves, we have all probably struggled mentally at one point or another throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Problems such as anxiety, suicide, and depression are on the...
LCHC Celebrating National Health Center Week, August 9-15
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...
Do You Have Psoriasis?
Red, itchy scaly patches- anyone with psoriasis knows how uncomfortable the condition can make you feel. This non-contagious skin disease occurs mostly on the scalp, trunk, elbows, and knees....
CCMH Celebrates World Breast Feeding Week August 1–7, 2020
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is promoting World Breast feeding Week, Aug.1- 7, with the theme “Empower Parents, Enable Breast feeding.” The theme focuses on supporting both parents...
CCMH Coronavirus Update
Friendly reminders: Masks must be worn at all times while in the facility. They must be put on at the point of entry into the hospital and may be removed once you have exited the building. In...
Help the Environment by Breastfeeding Your Baby
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week! Over 120 countries recognize this impactful week for moms and babies. It is widely recommended by physicians and health care authorities that mothers...