Articles

April 27, 2026

BJACH Soldier earns advanced CT credential, strengthens imaging readiness

FORT POLK, La. — Less than a year after earning his first national credential, Spc. Johnny Rainwater, a radiology specialist at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, has added a second professional milestone by passing the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists computed tomography registry exam March 23 in Shreveport.

March 25, 2026

BJACH Champions Resilient Military Kids

FORT POLK, La. — Military children grow up in a world defined by change, from new duty stations to new schools and routines. Through each transition, they develop resilience that sets them apart.

March 23, 2026

Building a Culture of Health: BJACH Opens Armed Forces Wellness Center at Fort Polk

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital marked a significant step forward in supporting warfighter readiness and community well-being with the grand opening of its new Armed Forces Wellness Center on March 23.

March 10, 2026

Teamwork and Safety Take Center Stage During Patient Safety Week at BJACH

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is recognizing Patient Safety Awareness Week with team-focused training and activities designed to strengthen a culture of safety that supports both high-quality care and military readiness.

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.