As you walk through the doors of Lawton Community Health Center, you'll immediately sense the organization's deep roots in the community and its unwavering commitment to accessible care. Since its establishment in January 2008, LCHC has evolved into a vital healthcare resource for Comanche County and surrounding areas, creating a medical home for residents across the socioeconomic spectrum. The center's strategic affiliation with Comanche County Memorial Hospital enhances its capabilities, combining the personalized approach of community-based care with the comprehensive resources of an established hospital system.
Lawton Community Health Center stands apart from typical primary care settings through its designation as a federally qualified health center (FQHC). This designation reflects the organization's mission to remove barriers to healthcare access while maintaining exceptional quality standards. As a Health Center Program grantee under federal legislation, LCHC benefits from enhanced funding and support that directly benefits patients. Unlike private practices that might limit their patient population based on insurance status, LCHC welcomes all community members—those with Medicare, Medicaid (SoonerCare), private insurance, and those without insurance coverage. This inclusive approach creates a diverse patient population and allows you to practice medicine based on clinical need rather than financial considerations.
The range of services available within LCHC creates a truly integrated care environment uncommon in many primary care settings. Beyond fundamental primary care services, the center offers pediatric care, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatric and counseling services, dental care, diabetes education, nutrition services, osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), endocrinology, case management, and tele-behavioral health services. This comprehensive approach means your patients can access nearly all their healthcare needs within a single, coordinated system.
The center's operational structure provides the ideal balance between established protocols and clinical autonomy. With clearly defined clinic hours and operational practices, you'll work within systems designed to support efficient care delivery while maintaining the flexibility to address individual patient needs. The daily lunch closure from 12-1 PM demonstrates the organization's practical approach to provider wellbeing, ensuring you have dedicated time to recharge during demanding clinical days.
The affiliation with Comanche County Memorial Hospital creates seamless transitions when your patients require inpatient care or advanced diagnostics. The hospital, founded in 1951 and now employing nearly 2,000 healthcare professionals, provides a full spectrum of specialty services that complement the primary care focus of LCHC. This relationship enhances clinical continuity and gives you the confidence of hospital-based resources supporting your outpatient practice. The hospital's established triage system for after-hours calls further supports your work-life balance while ensuring patients receive appropriate guidance for urgent concerns.
At Lawton Community Health Center, you'll practice in an environment where mission and medicine unite, creating healthcare that truly serves the needs of an entire community while providing the professional satisfaction of practicing in a supportive, well-resourced setting designed for excellence in primary care.
