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Comanche County Health Department

District 5 - Southwest

Welcome to the Comanche County Health Department.

We hope that you use the information on this site to promote your personal health, the health of your family and the health of our community.


Our MISSION is: To protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.

Our VISION is: Leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health.

Our VALUES are: Service | Collaboration | Respect | Accountability


The health department services vary as to days, times, eligibility, and fees, if any. The health department is an equal opportunity provider.

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(closed weekends and state holidays)

Regional Administrative Director
Debra E. Johnson, DrPH, CIMP
Phone:  (405) 871-6484

Regional Nurse Manager 
Janene Atchley 
Phone:  (580) 585-0402

Quadrant Sanitarians 
Dan Brown, 
Phone: (580) 248-5890 
Chad Newton, 
Phone: (580) 309-0311

Consumer Health Service Supervisor
Brady Roach 
Phone: (580) 585-6631

Administrative Programs Officer 
Danette Rivas 
Phone:  (580) 335-2163

Business Manager
Brittany Forster
Phone:  (580) 482-7308

Community Engagement & Health Planning Manager
Melissa Simms
Phone: (580) 480-5993

Local Emergency Response Coordinator
Rebecca Villa-Winsett
Phone: (580) 726-3316

Public Information Officer
Amanda Walsh
Phone: (580) 585-6677

MembersAppointed ByTerm BeganTerm ExpiresResidence
Vacant    
Chad HanceDistrict Judge9/14/2020
6/30/2026
Cache 
Rosemary Bellino, MD
County Commissioners
7/1/2003 
6/30/2027
Lawton
Bob Dishman
Commissioner of Health
7/1/1992
6/30/2024
Lawton 
Johnny OwensCounty Commissioners7/1/2023IndefiniteLawton

Medical Director: Dr. Mercedez Bernard, DO

Comanche County Board of Health members will be actively involved in working with the health department to identify the public health problems of our county and lead community efforts to solve them.  The Comanche County Board of Health consists of five (5) members, appointed as follows:

  • 2-Appointed by State Commissioner of Health
  • 1 Appointed by District Court Judge-must hold School Administrators Certificate
  • 1 Appointed by Board of County Commissioners must be MD, DO, DDS, OD, or RN
  • 1 Appointed by Board of Commissioners. May be a member of the Board of Commissioners

Oklahoma State Board of Health


Contact Information

Contact us or visit our Facebook page for information about our ongoing groups and events for individuals, families, and parents to connect and learn. Examples include Parent Cafes, Community Baby Showers, and Educational Classes at no cost.

Comanche County Health Department

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 87
Lawton, OK 73502

Physical Address:
1010 South Sheridan
Lawton, OK 73501

Phone: (580) 248-5890 
Toll Free Phone: (800) 788-3628 
Fax: (580) 585-6621

Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(closed weekends and holidays)