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Aug. 8, 2023

Breastfeeding Awareness Month health fair big hit for BJACH, Fort Johnson

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital hosted a Breastfeeding Awareness Month Family health fair from 8 a.m. to noon on August 5, at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson. The event, coordinated by the BJACH Labor, Delivery and Post Partum Ward and the OB/GYN Clinic, was designed to give new and expecting parents an opportunity to learn about lactation, pediatric, behavioral health, and other community resources in a fun and family-friendly atmosphere.

July 28, 2023

BJACH celebrates the Dog Days of Summer with the Defense Health Agency

FORT JOHNSON, La. — The Defense Health Agency hosted a Dog Days of Summer campaign July 24-28, to showcase facility dogs at military medical treatment facilities across the enterprise. Each medical entity with dogs working in their facilities shared stories, photos, and videos of the animals and the important role they play in the health and lives of their patients and staff.

July 20, 2023

Targeted Care increases access to mental health resources for Soldiers, Families

FORT JOHNSON, La. — The Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Behavioral Health Department is participating in a pilot program to match individuals seeking care at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson to the appropriate level of support.

July 13, 2023

AMEDD Recruiters visit Johnson inform, inspire, assist Soldiers, Sailors, civilians

FORT JOHNSON, La. — United States Army Medical Recruiting Station from Shreveport, Louisiana conducted an Army Medical Department commissioning brief and information session July 13 in the education center at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson.

June 28, 2023

BJACH employee sees a need and fills it for Soldiers, staff

FORT JOHNSON, La — The civilian and military staff at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital continually seek out opportunities to improve services, educate the community, and take care of one another during their tour of duty at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, Louisiana.

June 15, 2023

A tale of two battle buddies: Fort Johnson renaming ceremony hits home for Jersey Guard

FORT JOHNSON, La. — More than a century ago, as many as 150,000 New Jersians raised their right hands and served in the Great War. Just one stood watch with Sergeant William Henry Johnson, namesake of Fort Johnson, Louisiana, which was redesignated in a ceremony here June 13, 2023.

June 15, 2023

BJACH, Cajun Dustoff, support readiness, rotational units at JRTC

FORT JOHNSON, La. — The Joint Readiness Training Center is known for forging the warrior spirit of Soldiers from around the world. The realistic training offered to brigade combat teams prepares units for whatever our nation calls them to do. Just as a forge is used to beat, shape and bend metal, the scenarios faced will shape America’s fighting force. During the forging process injuries occur and the medical support at Fort Johnson, Louisiana is prepared to respond.

June 6, 2023

Wilma takes command of BJACH

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital has a new leader following a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m., June 5 on Warrior Field at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

June 2, 2023

Veterinary Corps vital to Army for 107 years

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Veterinary services at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk provide more than routine healthcare for family pets. Established in 1916, the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps celebrates 107 years of service to the nation June 2.

May 24, 2023

BJACH Mental Health Awareness month initiatives, resources, more

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Editor’s note: In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, I interviewed the Fort Polk installation director of psychological health. We discussed initiatives, resources, the continuum of care, and other related topics to help the community understand the depth and breadth of the mental health program offered at Fort Polk.