Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Neonatology • Lawton, OK • Since 1948
About
Comanche County Memorial Hospital (Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma) is a private, non-profit acute care hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma, founded in 1948. It operates about 283 licensed beds (system-wide) with extensive services including emergency care, surgical, primary care, and specialty services. The organization emphasizes patient-first care and has about 2,000 staff across the system. The hospital serves the Lawton area and is accessible near I-44, with locations in Lawton (HQ: 3401 W. Gore, Lawton, OK 73505) and broader Southwest Oklahoma. If you’re specifically seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) details at this facility, the available summary highlights general hospital services and does not explicitly confirm NICU capabilities; you may want to contact the hospital directly at 580-355-8620 or visit memorialhealthswok.com for NICU availability and level designation.
Clinic Type
Neonatology
Address
102 NW 31st Street Lawton, Oklahoma 73505
Phone
5803558620
contact@memorialhealthswok.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What is the Level 2 NICU?
The Level 2 NICU at MHS is the only Level 2 NICU outside of the Oklahoma City and Tulsa Metro areas, caring for infants born at or more than 32 weeks’ gestation and weighing more than 3lbs, 4oz, with certain physiologic immaturities.
Who cares for infants in the NICU?
Neonatal Nurses who are board-certified or trained in newborn resuscitation and stabilization, along with Lactation Specialists and Respiratory Therapists.
Where are unstable infants transferred?
If infants are deemed too unstable for management at Comanche County, the Neonatologist or nurse practitioner will discuss transfer to the Children’s Hospital, OU Medical Center.
What services support new parents?
Lactation Services assist in breastfeeding education and storage of breast milk; Respiratory Therapists provide neonatal respiratory care support.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (General Hospital): 59% patient recommendation rate (Comanche County Memorial Hospital) (N/A)
Patients praise
- Highly dedicated and professional NICU nursing staff
- Community appreciation for having a local NICU allowing families to stay closer to home
- Active community engagement through annual NICU reunions and celebratory events
- Effective collaboration with higher-level care facilities for critical transfers
Common complaints
- General hospital staff reports of rudeness and lack of empathy
- Concerns regarding dismissal of patient concerns in broader hospital settings
- Specific complaints regarding maternity/birth staff pressure related to breastfeeding and formula use
"I feel very blessed to be able to be in a community that has a NICU because if we had to go long distance away from her... I would be absolutely devastated."
— Local NICU parent interview"Nurses were rude af and yelling at women who couldn't nurse..."
— Facebook group post regarding Lawton birth experiencesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Former NICU patients return to celebrate with life-saving nurses — Oct 27, 2025
- Events - Comanche County Memorial Hospital Foundation — Feb 2, 2026
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — Dec 5, 2025
- Oklahoma twins born premature beat the odds after 71 days in Oklahoma Children’s NICU - News9.com — Sep 18, 2025
- NICU in Northeast Oklahoma - Hillcrest HealthCare System — Oct 2, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More neonatology clinics in Lawton
Summary: - Lawton Community Health Center Inc (LCHC) is a private medical practice with 4 offices in the United States, including Lawton, Oklahoma and New York City (HQ). - It operates as a comprehensive, family-focused community health center offering primary care and related services (diabetes/nutrition, dental, child care, etc.) and maintains a patient portal. - Key facts: about 12 employees (growth +13.2%), annual revenue ~$21.2 million, led by Associate Medical Director Daniel Joyce. - Locations: HQ in New York, NY; Lawton, OK offices at 5404 SW Lee Blvd, Lawton, OK 73505; additional NY address listed as HQ. - Online presence: ~7,800 monthly visits, low bounce (0.6%), top audience: United States. - Notable for: community health focus, family care, and opportunities in healthcare roles; employer rating ~3.7/5. If you’re specifically looking for Memorial Health in relation to LCHC or Great Plains Pediatrics in Lawton, this page confirms LCHC’s Lawton presence and general services, but does not mention a direct affiliation with Memorial Health or a "Great Plains Pediatrics" entity. For precise ties between Memorial Health, LCHC, and Great Plains Pediatrics in Lawton, please share more details or allow me to search for exact organizational connections.
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