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CCMH prepares to start 10th CMT class
Comanche County Memorial Hospital is preparing to train their 10th class of Clinical Medical Technicians through their CMT program. CMTs work at the hospital or clinics and do things such as greet patients, take them to their room, get blood pressure readings, and...
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Gastrointestinal clinic offers digestive disorder care
Comanche County Memorial Hospital has a clinic that specializes in digestive diseases, and it's open 5 days a week. A Gastroenterologist takes care of people who have abdominal problems. “Our job is to find out what’s wrong with them based on their symptoms,” said...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s of SWOK serves two purposes
The Walk to End Alzheimer's of SWOK is coming up. It's an event to help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Alzheimer’s is a disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Natalie Fitch is the co-chair for this...
Cancer Centers of SWOK receive award
The Cancer Centers of SWOK has received an award for their contribution and support of their nursing staff. It's an award that showcases the Centers dedication to providing the best possible care. Robin Lewis is the Director of Nursing at the cancer center in Lawton....
Spirit of Survival kickoff starting soon
It's hard to believe that it's already time for the spirit of survival kickoff! It’s the 14th year for the race that benefits the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma. “We’ll have hamburgers and hot dogs,” said Lane Hooton, Chief Operating officer of the Cancer...
McMahon Tomlinson Nursing & Rehab Center long term care
The McMahon Tomlinson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers long term care. The residents and staff say they are all like family there. Hazel Lee Fitch was a resident at the McMahon Tomlinson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for several months until her passing in...
Teens volunteer at hospital during summer vacation
Summertime usually means kids out enjoying their break from school and work, but not for some local teenagers who are volunteering to help others during their summer vacation. It's through a program called volunteens, at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. Pooja Velury...
Therapists work with patients in Skilled Unit
The McMahon Tomlinson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center skilled unit is for patients who need short term care and rehab. Jerry Boucher developed skin cancer a few years ago and underwent immunotherapy. He experienced some pretty bad side effects that landed him at the...