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Topic: Blanchfield Army Community HospitalWritten by Maria Yager
“Domestic violence and sexual assault are still happening and there is absolutely no room for it,” said Brig. Gen. Todd Royar, deputy commanding general for support, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), to more than 100 summit participants, which included first responders, medical personnel, victim advocates, military and civil law enforcement officials, social workers and counselors, staff judge advocates and civic officials from surrounding communities. ![]() Brig. Gen. Todd Royar, deputy commanding general for support, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) listens to a question from the audience during a sexual assault and domestic violence summit on Fort Campbell, Feb. 6 – 8. Medical, law enforcement and legal personnel gathered to examine processes and protocols used when responding to reports of sexual assault and domestic violence. (U.S. Army photo by Maria Yager) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital to observe President’s Day, Fort Campbell DONSABlanchfield Army Community Hospital Public Affairs
February 18th is a Federal Holiday for President’s Day. BACH Emergency Center, labor and delivery, inpatient services and supporting emergency services remain open 24/7 on the federal holiday. Patient and Soldier-Centered Medical Homes, specialty services and pharmacies are closed on federal holidays.
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Blanchfield Army Community Hospital recognizes 118th birthday of Army Nurse CorpsWritten by Maria Yager
Nurses have served with the Army since 1775, but on February 2nd, 1901, congress formally established the Army Nurse Corps. Blanchfield’s former Deputy Commander for Nursing, Retired Col. Julie Lomax, served as guest speaker and shared the relevance of this year’s Army Nurse Corps birthday theme: Anywhere, Anytime, Always Ready. ![]() Blanchfield’s most experienced nurse Jodie Hannes, a nursing supervisor, and youngest nurse 1st Lt. Nora Krueger, who recently reported to the hospital, cut a cake celebrating the 118th birthday of the Army Nurse Corps. A saber is used representing the Army Nurse Corps’ commitment to military service so our nation may live in peace. (U.S. Army photo by Maria Yager) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Red Cross Blood Supply strained as Winter Storms cancel Blood DrivesAmerican Red Cross
In January, more than 4,600 Red Cross blood and platelet donations went uncollected as blood drives were forced to cancel due to severe winter weather blanketing parts of the U.S., and additional cancellations are expected this week. ![]() American Red Cross has an emergency need for blood, platelet donors to give now. (Amanda Romney, American Red Cross) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Fort Campbell’s Blanchfield Army Community Hospital staff deliver Flat Stanley adventures to Northeast Middle SchoolWritten by Maria Yager
Soldiers and federal employees from Blanchfield adopted the Flat Stanleys from the hospital’s Partner in Education, Northeast Middle School. They volunteered to take the paper dolls over the holidays, documenting Flat Stanley’s experiences for the students to read. The project, based on the children’s book and character, promoted reading, writing and social studies. ![]() Staff Sgt. Jamie Hendzel, a combat medical specialist assigned to Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, reads a Flat Stanley letter to students at Northeast Middle School Jan. 16. Soldiers and federal service employees from Blanchfield adopted Flat Stanley’s from Northeast over the holidays and documented his experiences for the students to read. (Maria Yager, BACH) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Education | No Comments
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital names Non-Commissioned Officer, Soldier of the YearWritten by Maria Yager
Staff Sgt. Robert Baker, assigned to the Department of Nursing as the Mother Baby Unit NCO in charge, and Spc. Robbie Brockman, also assigned to the Department of Nursing, Mother Baby Unit, were named NCO and Soldier of the Year, respectively. NCO of the Year is awarded to a Soldier in paygrade E-5 and above and Soldier of the Year is awarded to a Soldier in paygrade E-4 and below. ![]() Spc. Robbie Brockman, a practical nursing specialist assigned to the hospital’s Mother Baby Unit, and Staff Sgt. Robert Baker, a combat medic specialist serving as the non-commissioned officer in charge of BACH’s Mother Baby Unit, were named Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Soldier and NCO of the Year at an award ceremony Jan. 17. (U.S. Army photo by Maria Yager) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
BACH says Vaccine, Healthy Habits can help prevent Flu this seasonWritten by Maria Yager
“The flu vaccine can reduce an individual’s chance of getting the flu or reduce the severity because the vaccine prompts the body into creating antibodies that will fight off the virus,” Edwards stated. ![]() An annual vaccination and healthy habits can help prevent flu this season. (Maria Yager, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital(BACH)) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital observes Martin Luther King Jr. DayBlanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH)Town Center Pharmacy temporary closure
January 21st, Federal Holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Patient and Soldier-Centered Medical Homes, specialty services and pharmacies are closed on federal holidays. BACH Emergency Center, labor and delivery, inpatient services and supporting emergency services remain open 24/7. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Fort Campbell dentistry residents offer complete dentures for qualifying retirees and their family membersBlanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH)
The General Dentistry Residency Program is looking for complete denture patients (no teeth remaining in the upper or lower jaws). Military ID card holders, including retired or family members, are eligible to participate. Fort Campbell’s Prosthodontists will consider if individuals are qualified for the purposes of residency training. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital gives Santa a Pre-Flight PhysicalWritten by Maria Christina Yager
He’s made his lists. He’s checked them twice. He KNOWS who is naughty or nice. And now after successfully completing his flight physical, Santa is medically cleared to fly his sleigh over North America and come to a town near you. In the #USArmy, flight physicals are performed by flight surgeons and aeromedical physician assistants specially trained in aerospace physiology. Sections: News | No Comments
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