It is October and the first thought that comes to us in healthcare is getting your flu shot. As well as protecting you and others from the spread of flu. There are Core Prevention Strategies recommended by CDC to protect yourself and others. The first is to stay up to date with immunizations, next practice good hygiene— wash your hands and take steps for cleaner air. The additional strategies concern when you are sick, don’t spread. It is important to seek treatment promptly especially if you have an underlying respiratory condition. The CMH Family Clinic is providing flu injections, and we encourage you to get yours. We know that flu is present in Washita County and Cordell, this area of the state is currently above the baseline for activity with flu according to the Health and Human Services Regional data.
It is also that time of year to enroll, check and update Medicare enrollment, if it applies to you. This is a time also to clarify the plan you may want and what you must ensure that it provides the coverage you expect for your health care. We will have information available to you when you come to the hospital, and we can provide information to help you understand the difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage as well as what to watch for in this misleading marketing. The numbers available to you include the Oklahoma Insurance Department, Medicare Assistance Program (MAP), 1-800-522-0071 or www.map.oid.ok.gov. as well as the staff in the Business Office at CMH.
CMH is beginning to come to communities in Washita County for Health Outreach Clinics. These clinics will provide screening for diabetes, heart disease and overall health improvement. Our first will be on November 4, 2026, in Sentinel at the Sentinel Activity Center from 10:00am to 2:00pm. We encourage anyone to come and meet us, meet Dr. Azuero and let us help you improve your health.
Starting in November we will be having Walk in, Wound Care Wednesday’s at CMH. We encourage anyone with any kind of wound, a new wound, a wound that won’t heal, or questions about wound care to come to the hospital on Wednesday at 9:00a to 2:00p. You will be seen by a wound care specialist, Aubrey Williamson, a certified wound Nurse Practitioner. We do ask that you stop by the registration to provide your name and birthdate so that we can monitor your wound healing.
I encourage you to look at our website and Facebook page to see the services that are provided by CMH, many say they don’t know what we are doing. We offer many services to keep you at home.
Please contact us with any suggestions or questions about CMH, 580-832-3339.
For your health and wellness,
Melinda