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Doctors donate AED to Big Green

May 17, 2013
Doctors donate AED to Big Green

This past Saturday, cardiovascular surgeons Steve Miller, MD and Aaron Trachte, MD of MMG Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery donated an automated external defibrillator to the Lawton Soccer Club Complex – The Big Green.

According to Dr. Trachte, affiliates from the Lawton Soccer Club contacted him inquiring where they could purchase their own AED.

Local 4th Graders Enjoy Fun Day Thanks to WALK Program

May 13, 2013
WALK Program 4th Grade Enjoy Fun Day

Over 500 Lawton, Cache, Elgin, Sterling, and Flower Mound public school 4th graders had a day at the YMCA full of swimming, basketball, dancing, rock climbing, Zumba and no homework as their reward for personally averaging 10,000 steps a day during the CCMH Foundation's WALK program.

Over 1,200 children participated in the six-week WALK Program designed to fight the childhood obesity epidemic in Southwest Oklahoma by encouraging children to be active. Steps are recorded on pedometers donated by local businesses and recorded in WALK books provided by the CCMH Foundation.

Dr. Legako Receives Prestigious Deckert Award

May 6, 2013

Comanche County Hospital Authority would like to congratulate pediatrician Ed Legako, MD for receiving the Gordon H. Deckert, MD, Award for Community Service, presented by the Oklahoma State Medical Association.

This award is presented to an Oklahoma physician who has made significant contributions to the medical community outside the scope of his current medical practice. It also recognizes them for reaching Oklahomans through actions and activities that improve the overall health and well being of citizens.

CCMH Goes Live with New Infant Protection System

May 3, 2013
CCMH Goes Live with New Infant Protection System

In an effort to increase the safety of every baby born at CCMH, we have invested in an advanced security system, just installed, that protects against infant abduction and ensures correct mother/baby matching.

The Hugs & Kisses Infant Protection system from Stanley Healthcare consists of water resistant tags and straps that are applied immediately after the time of delivery.

Dr. Mayank Dave Joins Hospitalist Group

April 22, 2013
Dr. Mayank Dave Joins Hospitalist Group

CCMH would like to welcome Mayank Dave, MD to the MMG Hospitalist group.

Dr. Dave is no stranger to CCMH. He completed his residency at the Southwest Oklahoma Family Medicine Residency program in 2010.

Prior to completing his residency, Dr. Dave received his medical degree from Tver State Medical Academy in Tver, Russia and an internship at M.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad, India.

CCMH Partners with OU to Bring NICU Services

April 19, 2013
CCMH Partners with OU to Bring NICU Services

This week, CCMH finalized a partnership with OU Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) to provide neonatal-perinatal services in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at CCMH.

Neonatal services will provide emergent treatment and stabilization of infants who are at risk at birth and can be managed with the expertise of a neonatologist and/or neonatal nurse practitioner in conjunction with a local pediatrician. Infants that are deemed too unstable for care at CCMH will be treated at the Children's Hospital, OU Medical Center.

CCMH Foundation Thanks Community for Recent Support

April 8, 2013
CCMH Foundation Thanks Community for Recent Support

The Comanche County Memorial Hospital Foundation would like to thank their generous supporters for stepping up and helping improve care for children in Southwest Oklahoma.

The Foundation would like to recognize those who attended the Starlight Country Concert last month. This annual fundraiser brought $100,000 in donations which will go toward purchasing much needed equipment for the Children's Starlight Unit.

CCMH Supports Saving Lives Through Organ, Eye, Tissue Donation

April 5, 2013
CCMH Supports Saving Lives Through Organ, Eye, Tissue Donation

During the month of April, CCMH is proud to support National Donate Life Month.

Mediflght of Oklahoma to Begin Serving Area

March 8, 2013
Mediflght of Oklahoma to Begin Serving Area

Beginning March 4, Mediflight of Oklahoma will become the sole provider of air ambulance services in the Lawton community. For those who have AirEvac memberships, don't worry, Mediflight will honor them.

Mediflight of Oklahoma has been providing medical flight services throughout Oklahoma for over 30 years. In addition to the services currently available, Mediflight also has Air Kids One, transportation dedicated solely to neonatal transport to OU Children's Medical Hospital.

Welcome Dr. Redman

March 5, 2013
Welcome Dr. Redman

Comanche County Memorial Hospital and Carol Dittmann, MD would like to introduce pathologist Rachel Redman, MD to the medical staff.

Dr. Redman received her medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Florida, where she also completed an internship and residency in internal medicine. She then completed a residency in anatomical and clinical pathology, as well as a fellowship in cytopathology at the University of Florida.

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