Dec. 4, 2020

Regional Health Command Europe hosts first ever ‘virtual’ MEDSURG conference

SEMBACH, Germany — Regional Health Command Europe conducted its fall Medical Surgical conference Nov. 16 – Dec. 4. More than 450 Army, Navy and Air Force healthcare personnel from across Europe, Qatar, Bahrain, Turkey, South Korea, the continental United States, and as far west as Hawaii, participated in the 14-day “virtual” conference.

Dec. 3, 2020

MACH Remembers Beloved Family Medicine Resident

FORT BENNING, Ga. — Fort Benning Martin Army Community Hospital offers our sincerest condolences to the family of Capt. Seth Vernon Vande Kamp. The 31-year-old from Blue Springs, Mo. served as a Family Medicine Resident at MACH, until he pcs’d in August. As one of the Army’s newest physicians, he touched the lives of many patients here at Fort Benning. Vande Kamp was among seven Soldiers killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash while on a routine peacekeeping mission in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on November 12.

Dec. 3, 2020

Battlefield Circulation: MACH Command Visits Anniston Army Depot

ANNISTON, Ala. — Fort Benning Martin Army Community Hospital commander Col. Melissa Hoffman and Command Sgt. Maj. Hector Santiago-Perez visited the MACH satellite clinic located on Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) November 17.

Dec. 3, 2020

Army Warrior Tasks: MACH Soldiers Train to Survive

FORT BENNING, Ga. — Do you know how to navigate unfamiliar terrain without Waze or Google Maps? How about mastering that skill after treating a casualty and calling in a medevac?

Dec. 3, 2020

Best Warrior Competition: Martin's Finest

FORT BENNING, Ga. — They rucked 12 miles, climbed ropes and navigated unfamiliar territory in the dead of night. They scored points on accuracy shooting enemies and speed and skill in treating casualties.

Dec. 3, 2020

Army's Best of the Best: Ms. Ruby Ramos

FORT BENNING, Ga. — The Defense Health Agency (DHA) recognized Medical Support Assistant (MSA) Ruby Ramos as ranking among the Army’s Best of the Best. Ms. Ramos’ smiling face is often the first thing patients see at Fort Benning’s Martin Army Community Hospital’s (MACH) Dermatology Clinic. She scored 100% patient satisfaction on the Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) from April 1 through June 30 because she goes above and beyond when it comes to patient-centered care.

Dec. 3, 2020

NMCP Culinary Specialists Provide Meals to Sailors during COVID-19

PORTSMOUTH, VA, UNITED STATES — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Dec. 1, 2020) – Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s galley staff are assisting the command’s battle against COVID-19 - one meal at a time.

Dec. 3, 2020

Walk for Awareness: Breast Cancer

FORT BENNING, Ga. — October 16 is National Mammography Day. To raise awareness of breast cancer prevention and the services available, Fort Benning’s Martin Army Community Hospital (BMACH) dressed in pink and held a walk in order to support the cause.

Dec. 3, 2020

NMCP’S COVID Call Center surpasses 50,000 Calls

PORTSMOUTH, VA, UNITED STATES — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) COVID Call Center reached a milestone by answering their 50,000th call on Dec. 1.

Dec. 3, 2020

Brigadier General Paula Lodi visits Martin Army Community Hospital

FORT BENNING, Ga. — How many pounds of German Shepherd does it take to stop a person in his/her tracks? One hundred and two. Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi found that out today during her visit to Fort Benning. The commander of the Regional Health Command Atlantic toured Benning’s Veterinary Center and Military Police working dog kennel, after meeting with key team leaders at Martin Army Community Hospital.