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March 6, 2026

Behind the smiles: Dental assistants support Soldier readiness at Fort Polk

FORT POLK, La. — Dental assistants play a critical role in keeping Soldiers healthy, deployable and ready to support the mission. From preparing treatment areas to assisting during procedures and maintaining infection control standards, these professionals help ensure dental teams can deliver timely care that supports Soldier readiness across the installation.

Feb. 20, 2026

Prevention starts early: Dental readiness begins at home

FORT POLK, La. — Civilian and military dental professionals from Fort Polk engaged families during the Child & Youth Services Interactive Community Health Fair on Feb. 20 at the Middle School & Teen Center, providing education and hands-on demonstrations focused on building healthy oral hygiene habits early in life.

Feb. 17, 2026

BJACH graduates new medical laboratory specialist

FORT POLK, La. — Private 1st Class Amari Thomas graduated from Advanced Individual Training as a 68K medical laboratory specialist during a ceremony at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Polk, Louisiana, Feb. 17, 2026.

Feb. 10, 2026

Behind the portrait: BJACH honors artist who preserved its namesake

FORT POLK, La. — A portrait of Brig. Gen. Stanhope Bayne-Jones has hung quietly for decades at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, its presence familiar to generations of Soldiers, Families and staff who have walked the hospital halls.

Jan. 30, 2026

Silver Caduceus Society builds Medical Service Corps leaders at Fort Polk

FORT POLK, La. — The Fort Polk Silver Caduceus Society held its first formal professional development gathering of 2026 on Jan. 28, bringing together Medical Service Corps officers to strengthen leadership, professional growth and cross-discipline collaboration across the installation.

Jan. 26, 2026

BJACH earns Gold Seal of Approval for quality and safety

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®, reaffirming the hospital’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care to Soldiers, Families, and the Fort Polk community.

Jan. 20, 2026

Certified nurse anesthetists support surgical care, readiness at Fort Polk

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is highlighting the role of certified nurse anesthetists in delivering safe anesthesia care and supporting medical readiness across the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk.

Jan. 14, 2026

Beyond the Delivery Room: Where Support for New Parents Begins

FORT POLK, La. — When My’Kia Starks brought her newborn daughter home for the first time, the joy of becoming a mother was paired with the weight of a new and unfamiliar responsibility.

Nov. 14, 2025

Lethality takes flight during Fort Polk’s first drone competition

Fort POLK, La. — Eight teams from across the installation competed to earn the title of top drone team during the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk’s first installation-level drone competition Oct. 8–9.

Nov. 14, 2025

Calm in the Chaos: Emergency Nurses at BJACH Strengthen Readiness Through Expert Care

FORT POLK, La. — The emergency department at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is more than a place for urgent medical care — it’s a cornerstone of readiness for Soldiers, Families and the broader Fort Polk community. During Emergency Nurses Week, observed Oct. 6–12, BJACH recognizes the nurses who provide calm, capable care amid the chaos of crisis.