Two Lawton, Okla.-based hospitals — Comanche County Memorial Hospital and Southwestern Medical Center — have officially merged to form Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma, marking the completion of a major regional health system combination.
The announcement came Dec. 2 with a ceremony unveiling the new system’s name and signage.
“[This is] a major milestone in our shared mission to strengthen healthcare access across the region,” the health system said in a news release. “As Memorial Health System, we are committed to expanding services, supporting our dedicated medical teams, and ensuring our community has access to exceptional, compassionate care.”
The merger was first approved in September by Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s board of directors and the Comanche County commissioners. Leaders said the combination will expand capacity to meet increasing demand, improve access to specialty services, and streamline operations for greater efficiency.
Together, the new system comprises 464 licensed beds: 265 at Comanche County Memorial and 199 at Southwestern Medical Center. Leadership also plans to invest in facility updates and new equipment as part of the transition.
Branding for Memorial Health System will be rolled out in phases across buildings, digital platforms and patient materials, with a refreshed website providing updates throughout the process.
