Lawton Community Health Center (LCHC) has served as a medical home for the residents of Lawton and surrounding southwest Oklahoma communities since 2008. Operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center under HRSA designation, LCHC is part of Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma, formerly known as Comanche County Memorial Hospital Health System. The organization's mission is to improve the health and wellness of the communities it serves through high-quality, affordable primary care, regardless of a patient's ability to pay.
LCHC operates one of the largest community health center networks in southwest Oklahoma, with 15 clinic locations in Lawton and additional sites in Apache, Burns Flat, Cache, Comanche, Elgin, Frederick, Marlow, Medicine Park, and Snyder. This broad geographic reach generates a substantial and consistent referral pipeline for specialty services, including endocrinology.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Facility Type | Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) |
| Year Founded | 2008 |
| Parent System | Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma |
| Network | Comanche County Hospital Authority |
| HRSA Designation | Yes |
| FTCA Status | Deemed Facility (federal malpractice coverage) |
| NHSC Loan Repayment | Eligible site |
| Patient-Centered Medical Home | Designated |
| EMR | eClinicalWorks |
| Address | 5404 SW Lee Blvd, Lawton, OK 73505 |
LCHC delivers a broad range of primary and specialty services across its network:
LCHC serves patients regardless of insurance status, operating a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients based on household size and income. Accepted insurances include Medicaid (SoonerCare), Medicare, TRICARE, and most commercial plans. Spanish-language services are available across the network.
| Payer | Approximate Share |
|---|---|
| BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma | 25.9% |
| Humana Group | 10.5% |
| UnitedHealthcare | 8.3% |
| Centene | 7.7% |
| HealthChoice | 6.6% |
| Medicaid | 3.8% |
| Medicare | 3.3% |
| TRICARE | 0.6% |
| Other / Self-Pay / Sliding Scale | Remaining |
Source: Definitive Healthcare claims data
As a FTCA-deemed facility, LCHC physicians are covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act, meaning the federal government assumes liability for malpractice claims in place of a commercial insurer. This provides meaningful protection and eliminates the personal financial risk associated with commercial tail coverage for eligible employed physicians.
LCHC is governed by a community-based Board of Directors. As required of all FQHCs, the majority of board members are patients of the health center, ensuring that governance reflects the needs of the communities served.