July 25, 2024

Collaboration improves surgical recovery process for EACH patients

FORT CARSON, Colo. — Many surgery patients at Evans Army Community Hospital now have the option to go home on the same day they have surgery, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the hospital’s Surgery Department, Family Care Ward and the hospital’s workflow committee.

July 22, 2024

Take steps to prevent West Nile Virus

FORT CARSON, COLO. — The Fort Carson Public Health Team is warning the community to take steps to prevent being infected with West Nile Virus. Public Health says the best defense against contracting West Nile Virus is to avoid being bitten by mosquitos, however, if you think you or a family member have West Nile virus, consult a health care provider immediately.

Feb. 1, 2022

February campaign ensures ‘the beat goes on’

FORT LEE, Va. — FORT LEE, Va. – February is Heart Health Month, making it a perfect time to “show some love” to the most-vital organ in your body.

Oct. 12, 2021

BJACH highlights rehab services during National Physical Therapy Month

FORT POLK, La. — October is National Physical Therapy Month, an annual opportunity to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy. At Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, physical therapy is critical to our Army Readiness mission and we have a number of enthusiastic, professionals on our staff to provide this critical health care service.

Sept. 10, 2021

Poutou relinquishes responsibility to Devereaux as senior NCO for BJACH

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, has a new senior enlisted advisor following a 10 a.m. change of responsibility ceremony on Spike Field at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana Sept. 9.

Aug. 31, 2021

Reserve officer takes oath at BJACH

FORT POLK, La. — U.S. Army Reservist, Maj. Peter Edelstein, medical doctor and general surgeon, took the oath of commissioned officers at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Aug. 27.

Aug. 26, 2021

BJACH tests capabilities during installation full scale exercise

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital tested capabilities during a full scale exercise at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana Aug. 25.

Aug. 24, 2021

“Cajun Dustoff” bids farewell to Salazar welcomes DiMaio

FORT POLK, La. — The Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk's Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Aviation Regiment has a new leader following a change of command ceremony at Polk Army Airfield Aug. 19.

Aug. 23, 2021

Army Nurse Summer Training Program offers cadets new experiences

Fort Polk, La. — Reserve Officer Training cadets from universities across the country got hands on experience this summer as part of the Army’s Nurse Summer Training Program. NSTP only accepts top ROTC applicants and Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, had three of the very best. NSTP cadets had one-on-one training with preceptors from the BJACH emergency, labor delivery and postpartum and mixed medical surgical departments.

Aug. 23, 2021

BJACH hosts civilian paramedic for demo and comic book discussion

Fort Polk, La. — The Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital’s education and staff development team hosted a tactical casualty care demonstration for Tony Kittrell, CEO, Advent Comics at the Joint Readiness Training Center's medical range on Aug. 13 at Fort Polk, Louisiana.