Aug. 24, 2022

BJACH Intern Leaves Big Impression

FORT POLK, La — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital’s social work intern left a big impression on patients and hospital staff at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana. Abigail Lust, military spouse, recently completed her clinical internship in the BJACH Behavioral Health department and will graduate with her masters of social work in August from Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, Kentucky.

Aug. 23, 2022

Let’s Talk: Youth, Mental Health, and TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mental health challenges among youth are on the rise nationwide. During childhood, mental wellness is especially important because it contributes to physical health, resiliency, and social skills.

Aug. 22, 2022

NMCCL medical faculty recognized for advancing their teaching capabilities

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Three health care professionals with Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune were recently recognized for advancing their medical education. Teaching certificates were presented by the Uniformed Services University on August 17, 2022 to Commander Dink Jardine, Commander Dan Hwang, and Commander Andy Kung.

Aug. 19, 2022

BJACH launches school based behavioral health services in Vernon Parish

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is partnering with the Vernon Parish School board to provide school based behavioral health services to North Polk and Parkway Elementary Schools beginning next week for the upcoming school year. The program will increase access to behavioral health care for military children at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Aug. 18, 2022

Learn How TRICARE’s Extended Care Health Option Works for Families With Special Needs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you aware of the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO)? This TRICARE option is available for eligible active duty family members (ADFMs) with special needs.

Aug. 17, 2022

New NMCCL commander forges a path focused on people, relationships

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — U.S. Navy Captain Kevin J. Brown assumed command of Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune and the Coastal North Carolina Market on July 22, 2022. People and relationships will remain Brown’s focus as he moves into his new leadership role as NMCCL’s Commander and Director.

Aug. 17, 2022

BJACH Ombudsman JRTC and Fort Polk Champion of NVGAG, fitness, life

FORT POLK, La. — The military ombudsman for Bayne-Jones Army Community hospital brought home eight medals for the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana at the 36th Annual National Veterans Golden Age Games. Kevin Stuart, retired command sergeant major and combat medic is a stellar example of fitness and resiliency for veterans of all ages.

Aug. 17, 2022

Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Honorable Donald Remy visits Tripler Army Medical Center

Tripler Army Medical Center — Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Honorable Donald Remy visits Tripler Army Medical Center.

Aug. 16, 2022

Going the extra mile to see your smile

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Mobile Dental Units (MDUs) go the extra mile in promoting the medical readiness of the fleet by bringing dental care to the warfighter. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Pearl Harbor’s (NMRTC PH) dental clinic on wheels administers dental exams to Sailors pier-side three times a week in support of ensuring a medically ready force.

Aug. 16, 2022

Mass casualty incident response drill

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — On August 11, 2022, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Pearl Harbor took part in a quick- reaction, scenario-driven drill to evaluate their response to a mass casualty incident, should one occur. The drill evaluated NMRTC-PH’s ability to alert staff and respond to the installation’s requests to support the Federal Fire Department.