Due to national media describing the prevalence of financial hardships among rural hospitals across the country, I want to give you a retrospective and update on the CCMC health system. It’s been reported that 646 rural hospitals across the country are in danger of...
CCMC Community Health Needs Assessment Survey
Comanche County Medical Center (CCMC) is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). By taking a few minutes to complete our survey questions, you will help us identify the most important health needs in your community so that we can develop goals to meet...
CCMC EARNS 5-STAR RATING IN CMS PATIENT SURVEY
Comanche County Medical Center has earned a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the exemplary results of its survey of patients’ experiences. CCMC earned 5 out of 5 stars on the national 10-measure quality survey that...
CCMC PLANNING AREA ANTIBODY TESTING
TO INCLUDE COVID-19 PREVALENCE STUDY (April 27, 2020) Antibody testing and a prevalence study for COVID-19 are being planned for a mid to late May roll-out by Comanche County Medical Center (CCMC). Dr. L. G. “Larry” Troxell, CCMC Chief Executive Officer and John...
CCMC EMPLOYS BEST PRACTICES AT HEALTH SYSTEM SITES
INFECTION CONTROL AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS ARE WORKING - PATIENT VISITS STEADY (April 21, 2020) - In a season of hope, Comanche County Medical Center leadership and staff are taking stock of the success of the organizations’ COVID-19 infection control and response plans...
April 23rd Mobile Food Pantry
CCMC HOSTS APRIL 23rd MOBILE FOOD PANTRY WITH TWO AREA CHURCHES AS PROVISIONAL DISTRIBUTION SITES (April 16, 2020) - Comanche County Medical Center (CCMC) is hosting the Food Bank of West Central Texas (FBWCT) Mobile Food Pantry in the County, Thursday morning,...
Patient Screening Implemented at Hospital
To Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Call Ahead (3-12-20) Comanche County Medical Center (CCMC) has implemented a screening process for people experiencing respiratory and/or flu symptoms to help them get the care they need and prevent the spread of the novel...
All Residents Asked to Follow Emergency Plan
ALL RESIDENTS ASKED TO FOLLOW EMERGENCY PLAN TO REDUCE EXPECTED COVID-19 CASES As of March 16, 2020, there were no known positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Comanche County, Texas. In order to be prepared for an increased number of cases in the region,...
2020 Blood Drive a Success
Comanche County Medical Center (CCMC) teamed up with Carter BloodCare to host a blood drive in support of a young De Leon student. The blood drive, held Friday, January 3 at the hospital at 10201 Highway 16 North, Comanche, was organized by CCMC staff in coordination...
Reduce the Risks of Diabetes, Add Years to Your Life
The second annual Diabetes Prevention Program starts Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Comanche County Medical Center (CCMC). The year-long lifestyle intervention program is based on the National Diabetes Prevention Program created in 2010. The program is evidence-based and...