Comanche County Health Department

Comanche County Health Department District 5 - Health Department. Working together to improve the community's health. Serving SW OK.

Welcome to the page of the Comanche County Health Department. We hope that you use the information on this site to promote your personal health, the health of your family and the health of our community. The Comanche County Health Department is pleased to be among the first in the nation to receive newly established national public health department accreditation status through the Public

Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). The accreditation process helps to ensure that the programs and services we provide are as responsive as possible to the needs of our community. With accreditation, the Comanche County Health Department is demonstrating increased accountability and credibility to the public, funders, elected officials and partner organizations with which we work. To receive accreditation, a health department must undergo a rigorous, multi-faceted, peer-reviewed process to ensure it meets or exceeds a set of quality standards and measures
Our Vision is “Creating a State of Health”. Our Mission is “To protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury, and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can be healthy.” We do this by monitoring the health of our community, identifying and responding to health threats, providing timely and accurate information, enforcing laws that protect health and providing quality services to prevent and control disease. Comanche County Health Department facilitated a County Health Assessment in the Spring of 2010. This is a five year process so our next County Health Assessment will be in 2015. Our Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) was updated in 2014. Many community partners gathered to identify the following Comanche County priority health issues:
• Obesity
• To***co Use
• Access to Care
• Sexual Health
• Violence

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program has released a public grant application through a Notice of Funding Opp...
05/29/2026

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program has released a public grant application through a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Regional Reorientation (RRR) Program.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on June 12, 2026.
RRR will provide grants of up to $4 million to eligible clinical and social service providers, either individually or in partnership with one or more entities.

Learn more and apply at https://brnw.ch/21x2Wb4.
This program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $223,476,948.62 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program has released a public grant application through a Notice of Funding Opp...
05/27/2026

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program has released a public grant application through a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Chronic Disease Management Program.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on June 8, 2026.
The Chronic Disease Management Program is intended to fund providers, community-based organizations, and other organizations to implement and/or expand proven models for chronic disease management across rural regions of Oklahoma.
Learn more and apply at https://brnw.ch/21x2SEC.

This program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $223,476,948.62 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

If your child is due for routine immunizations, your county health department can help. No-cost vaccines are available t...
05/27/2026

If your child is due for routine immunizations, your county health department can help. No-cost vaccines are available to all residents, regardless of income or insurance status.

05/27/2026

Before you even see a bump, folate is already hard at work! In the earliest weeks of pregnancy, before you know you are expecting, folate supports the development of your baby’s brain and spine. That’s why health experts recommend getting enough folate before and during pregnancy. WIC provides foods high in folate such as spinach, beans, avocados, citrus fruits and fortified grains.

05/27/2026

The future of Lawton’s youth starts with all of us!💡🤝

Join the KidsFirst Action Forum as community members, educators, parents, and local organizations come together to share ideas, identify needs, and help build a stronger support network for our kids. ❤

📍 Lawton Farmers Market
🗓️ Monday, June 15
⏰ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

We highly encourage you to pre-register so we can ensure we have lunch for everyone! REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988441148001?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more information contact Melissa Simms at [email protected].

05/27/2026

🚒📚 Kick off summer with the Lawton Fire Department and the Lawton Public Library, Municipal City of Lawton at the Fire Safety Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.!

Families can enjoy games, giveaways, hands-on fire safety activities, interactive stations with firefighters, and fire truck experiences for kids. 🔥

Plus, learn more about the library’s Summer Reading Challenge and all the free summer fun available for all ages this season.

Read more here: https://www.lawtonok.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/214

05/27/2026

Preparedness is a mindset, not a one-time event! Learn how to make small adjustments today or over time to get your family on the right track. Visit the tab on our website to learn more. ✅

05/26/2026

🌻 Check out this week’s lineup of events happening across the City of Lawton!

For a full list of public meetings, visit: https://bit.ly/4dXNdJ5

For updates on Parks and Recreation community events, follow Lawton Parks and Recreation, City Government

05/26/2026

Knowing when to breastfeed your baby can be challenging. Watch for these early signs of hunger:
1. Sucks on hands and fingers
2. Opens and closes mouth
3. Moves arms and legs a lot
4. Turns head from side to side, looking for the breast

Crying is a late sign of hunger. By responding to these early signs of hunger, you can prevent a crying baby and have a more effective feeding.

05/26/2026

Learn to make Hummus! Join us TOMORROW for a Hummus Making Class at the Lawton Food Bank! Every attendee will receive everything they need to make hummus at home!

A special thank you to our friends at the Comanche County Heath Department for making this class possible!

Address

1010 SW Sheridan Road
Lawton, OK
73501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15802485890

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