Nov. 16, 2021

BJACH’s newest OR Tech, Army’s newest citizen

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital welcomes the Army’s newest American citizen to their operating room. Pfc. Savana Neves, operating room specialist, arrived at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana on Oct. 25. On Oct. 29, she was interviewed and sworn in as a United States citizen in New Orleans.

Nov. 16, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Information for Patients

The 75th Medical Group is currently offering initial/booster COVID-19 (Pfizer only) and influenza vaccines to all active duty, GS, contractors, family members and retirees. Vaccines are available based upon supply. We do not yet have the vaccine for the 5-11 age group. Please check back for updates. An appointment is required to receive your vaccine, no walk-ins will be allowed.

Nov. 15, 2021

NMCP Earns TJC Reaccreditation

Portsmouth, VA — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Nov. 9, 2021) – Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) underwent the rigorous triennial onsite survey from The Joint Commission (TJC) from Aug. 10 to Aug. 13, which resulted in reaccreditation until 2024.

Nov. 15, 2021

BJACH hosts after school COVID-19 vaccine clinic for kids

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital administered the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine to children 5-11 years old Nov. 9 at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana. BJACH coordinated the clinic after school hours, to avoid interference with student academics and filled every available appointment.

Nov. 12, 2021

Federal Benefits Open Season

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Nov. 12, 2021

NMCCL welcomes home EMU-10 from deployment

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center welcomed home personnel deployed with Expeditionary Medical Unit (EMU-10) on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. EMU-10 was deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Nov. 10, 2021

Smokeout campaign begins with ‘Popcorn for Puff’ event

FORT LEE, Va. — FORT LEE, Va. – A special event titled “Popcorn for a Puff” will open Kenner Army Health Clinic’s observance of the 46th Great American Smokeout campaign.

Nov. 10, 2021

BJACH highlights nurse practitioners, going the extra mile for you

FORT POLK, La. — Nurse practitioners are a vital part of the health care team at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital providing diagnostic, preventative and collaborative health care to the Soldiers and Families stationed at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Nov. 10, 2021

BAMC receives national recognition for surgical quality

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has recognized Brooke

Nov. 9, 2021

COVID Vaccine Distribution

The Department of Defense is conducting a coordinated vaccine distribution strategy for prioritizing, and administering COVID-19 vaccines that will strengthen our ability to protect our people, maintain readiness, support the national COVID-19 response, and trust in safe and effective vaccines and vaccination plan.