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Fort Campbell’s Blanchfield Army Community Hospital streamlines Lab services to better serve Patients

 

Blanchfield Army Hospital - Fort Campbell KYFort Campbell, KY – Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s Laboratory service is shifting laboratory technicians schedules earlier in the day beginning Monday, May 13th to better meet the demand of the patient population.

The front desk and blood drawing technicians will now be more readily available at 7:30am to meet the increased demand during the early hours Monday through Friday. «Read the rest of this article»

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Military-Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony May 8th for APSU spring grads

 

Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN – Active duty and military veteran students who will graduate from Austin Peay State University this week will receive APSU’s military coin.

The military and veteran graduate recognition and coin presentation ceremony, with the theme “All Hail to Those Who Serve,” is scheduled for 5:00pm, Wednesday, May 8th in the Mabry Concert Hall, located inside the Music/Mass Communication Building. The event is open to the public.

APSU’s Military Coin.

APSU’s Military Coin.

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Fort Campbell soldier Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Loheide received Silver Star in Ceremony on Friday

 

Bill Larson, Master Sgt. Pete Mayes, Laura Boyd, and Fred Holly contributed to this piece.

Fort Campbell KY, 101st Airborne DivisionFort Campbell, KY – It was June 27th 2010 and elements of the 1st Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division were in Afghanistan participating in Operation Strong Eagle. Among these were 2nd Platoon  HHC of the 2/327th Infantry Regiment.

Their mission was to clear the Ghaki Valley working in conjunction with Explosive Ordinance Disposal Teams (EOD), Route Clearance, Civil Affairs, the Afghan National Army (ANA), Afghan Border Police (ABP), and the Afghan National Police (ANP).

A info graphic from the Stars and Stripes on Operation Strong Eagle

A info graphic from the Stars and Stripes on Operation Strong Eagle

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Fort Campbell’s Child Youth and School Services Celebrates Month of the Military Child

 

Morale, Welfare and RecreationFort Campbell, KY – Every April, military installations around the globe celebrate Month of the Military Child. Fort Campbell is among them and for 2013, Child Youth and School Services (CYSS) has fun events planned for children and Families throughout the month.

They will kick off the month with their Annual Parade on April 1st at 9:30am. Children from several of Fort Campbell’s child development centers will meet at the parking lot in from of CDC #2, located at 3071 Bastogne Avenue, and participate in a parade around the parking area. Music will be provided by the 101st Division Band.  The rain date for this event is April 5th. «Read the rest of this article»

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Fort Campbell Fitness Challenge kicks off with Health Fair, Fun Run/Walk

 

Fort Campbell KY, 101st Airborne DivisionFort Campbell, KY – Everyone is encouraged to set health and fitness goals and get moving at the first two events of the Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour, a health fair Friday and run/walk Saturday. ECFT events will continue at Fort Campbell and the surrounding communities through November.

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and the 86th Combat Support Hospital are partnering to kick off the ECFT with a “Love Your Heart” Health Fair at the Sportsman’s Lodge near Fort Campbell’s Gate 10 from 11:00am to 7:00pm Friday, February 22nd. «Read the rest of this article»

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Blanchfield Army Community Hospital delays reducing extra services until further analysis

 

Blanchfield Army Hospital - Fort Campbell KYFort Campbell, KY -  After further consideration and awaiting the anticipated passing of the national budget, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s command is continuing to provide self care over-the-counter medications to patients who utilize BACH pharmacies.

“We realize our patients are eager to find out more about how passing the national budget will affect military families,” said Col. Paul R. Cordts. «Read the rest of this article»

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Fort Campbell’s Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour Offers Something for Everyone

 

Morale, Welfare and RecreationFort Campbell, KY – The Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour (ECFT) is a program for 2013 conceived as a vision from Fort Campbell senior leadership to provide our military community, as well as Oak Grove,KY, Hopkinsville, KY, and Clarksville, TN, with opportunities for a fun and healthy active lifestyle.

ECFT is a series of ten monthly events that will take place from February through November in 2013. Two events will be held in Clarksville, two events will be held in Hopkinsville, and six will be held on Fort Campbell. «Read the rest of this article»

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USAA Family Fun Event “Love Your Heart” to be held in February

 

USAAFort Campbell, KY – The USAA February Family Fun Event will take place in partnership with the Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour Love Your Heart Health Fair and 10K/5K/1 Mile Run organized by 86th Combat Support Hospital, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) and Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR).

Both of these events will be held outside the gates of Fort Campbell and are accessible to everyone in the community. The Family Fun Event will take place on Friday, February 22nd from 11:00am to 7:00pm at Sportsman’s Lodge. «Read the rest of this article»

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Blanchfield Army Community Hospital dietician and local massage students encourage activity, nutrition, sleep and relaxation

 

Patient Recognition Month

Blanchfield Army Hospital - Fort Campbell KYFort Campbell, KY – Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) dietician and local massage school students offered 54 patients and staff an opportunity to learn more about the valuable health benefits of activity, nutrition, sleep and relaxation February 8th during Patient Recognition Month as they participated in a Wellness class and received free 10-minute massages.

BACH Dietician Capt. Christina Deehl told patients to avoid “fad” diets and to be careful about taking supplements.

Massage therapy student Casey Rockwell performed "Wellness Massages" to BACH patients Friday, Feb. 8th in honor of Patient Recognition Month. James Watkins was appreciative of her volunteering her time to help patients relieve tension. (Courtesy photo from BACH staff member Teresa Ratliff)

Massage therapy student Casey Rockwell performed “Wellness Massages” to BACH patients Friday, Feb. 8th in honor of Patient Recognition Month. James Watkins was appreciative of her volunteering her time to help patients relieve tension. (Courtesy photo from BACH staff member Teresa Ratliff)

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Blanchfield Army Community Hospital schedules activities to recognize patients

 

Patient Recognition Month

Blanchfield Army Hospital - Fort Campbell KYFort Campbell, KY – Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) command and staff join Army Medicine worldwide in honoring patients during Patient Recognition Month.

This year’s theme, “Patients – The Heart of Army Medicine,” will be celebrated during the month of February. Nationally, hospitals and healthcare services celebrate National Patient Recognition Week the first week of February. National Patient Recognition Day will be celebrated February 3rd this year.

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital commander Col. Paul R. Cordts solicits the help from 5-year-old Justin Okoro to cut the cake February 1st during the kick-off to Patient Recognition Month at the hospital.

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital commander Col. Paul R. Cordts solicits the help from 5-year-old Justin Okoro to cut the cake February 1st during the kick-off to Patient Recognition Month at the hospital.

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