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Topic: BachBlanchfield Army Community Hospital Public Affairs
Family members and retirees in Tier 2 COVID-19 vaccine category may access the appointment schedule through a link on the hospital’s webpage at https://blanchfield.tricare.mil to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. They will need to enter their DOD ID number, first and last name, and contact information, including an email address when they sign up online. The DOD ID number can be found on the military, dependent, and most retiree ID cards. Vaccine appointments for active-duty Soldiers are scheduled through their unit. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital releases new hours for COVID-19 triage, testing lineBlanchfield Army Community Hospital Public Affairs
“With COVID vaccine efforts in place and demand for COVID-testing decreasing, we are confident in changing our COVID appointment triage line hours,” said Lt. Col. Domenick Nardi, BACH’s chief of primary care. “This enables our medical support resources to realign and refocus their efforts to the primary care wellness mission.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital expands COVID-19 vaccine to all Enrolled BeneficiariesBlanchfield Army Community Hospital Public Affairs
“We are excited to begin offering COVID-19 vaccine to our entire eligible prime beneficiary population. It’s been about three months since we administered our first vaccine and we’ve steadily increased vaccinations since then as more vaccines became available. I received the vaccine myself and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is age 16 or older and is medically cleared,” said Col. Patrick T. Birchfield, hospital commander. ![]() BACH Soldier Spc. Ireland Case prepares to give a COVID-19 vaccine to Spc. Travis Evans from the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division – “Blue Spaders” at the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic located in the Fort Campbell Passenger Processing Center, March 5. (U.S. Army photo by Maria Yager) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
BACH Army dietitian Melissa Shaffer shares her role supporting the COVID-19 fightBlanchfield Army Community Hospital Public Affairs
Capt. Melissa Shaffer, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) oversees the nutritional needs and special diets of all patients admitted to the hospital. ![]() U.S. Army Dietitian Capt. Melissa Shaffer is a registered dietitian and certified nutrition support clinician at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Recently Shaffer had to create a specialized diet plan for a patient who was sedated and on a ventilator for a month battling COVID-19. (BACH) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital taking registrations for COVID-19 Vaccine
To register for the vaccine, go to the hospital’s website at https://blanchfield.tricare.mil/ Be sure to register now. All COVID-19 vaccinations require an appointment and can be scheduled from the link posted on the hospital’s website. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
New vaccine site allows online signup for Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Phase 1c beneficiariesBlanchfield Army Community Hospital
The hospital is currently signing up enrolled beneficiaries in phase 1c of the Department of Defense Population Schema. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital releases Weather Service announcement
Emergency and inpatient services, including hospital admissions to the inpatient ward, Intensive Care Unit, Labor, Delivery and Recovery, and Mother/Baby unit services will be open.
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Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Nurses commemorate 120 Years of the Army Nurse CorpsBlanchfield Army Community Hospital
“This year we decided to create a living museum featuring memorabilia from nurses who are currently serving and from retired nurses in our community,” said Col. Amanda Forristal, BACH’s deputy commander for nursing. “Current Army Nurse Corps officers reached out to retired nurse corps officers in the area and learned their stories, which are displayed here, for our team to reflect and reminisce on what we have done in the Army Nurse Corps.” ![]() BACH Deputy Commander for Nursing Col. Amanda Forristal, center, welcomed retired Army Nurse Corps officer Col. Debbie Winters and BACH junior Army Nurse Corps officer 1Lt Kathryn Fullman for the customary cake cutting at the Army Nurse Corps Birthday observance Feb. 2. More than 6,500 men and women serve in the Army Nurse Corps. These dedicated Soldiers provide high-tech, quality health care for military personnel, military retirees, and family members. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital announces Young Eagle Medical Home to return to original locationBlanchfield Army Community Hospital
Since March, the pediatric clinic has operated out of Byrd Soldier and Family Medical Home, near Gate 10, as the hospital took precautionary measures to minimize the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the Fort Campbell community. ![]() Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s Young Eagle Medical Home, the hospital’s pediatric clinic for patients ages birth through 17, returns to its original location within the hospital’s C Building, Feb. 16. The C Entrance remains closed, however all patients with appointments to a medical service in the hospital’s B or C Buildings can enter the hospital through the double doors beside the Emergency Center entrance beginning Feb. 16 for easier access to their medical appointment. (U.S. Army) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
101st Airborne Division leaders mark Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s COVID-19 vaccine transition from healthcare/emergency personnel to frontline essential workersBlanchfield Army Community Hospital
“Our next group that are going in Phase 1 are our critical and essential staff. So, command teams and those decision-makers and leaders. We want to make sure we are keeping them safe and protected,” said Maj. Jade Snader, chief nurse for Blanchfield’s Soldier Health Services and helping lead the COVID-vaccine mission. ![]() 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell Commanding General Maj. Gen. Brian E. Winski received the COVID-19 vaccine recently at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, displaying his confidence in the science behind the vaccine. Winski shared his enthusiasm in the vaccine now being offered to the next priority. Sgt. DaLee Cetta, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital licensed practical nurse, administered the COVID-19 vaccine to the 101st Airborne Division Commanding General. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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