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Aug. 19, 2022

BJACH launches school based behavioral health services in Vernon Parish

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is partnering with the Vernon Parish School board to provide school based behavioral health services to North Polk and Parkway Elementary Schools beginning next week for the upcoming school year. The program will increase access to behavioral health care for military children at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Aug. 17, 2022

BJACH Ombudsman JRTC and Fort Polk Champion of NVGAG, fitness, life

FORT POLK, La. — The military ombudsman for Bayne-Jones Army Community hospital brought home eight medals for the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana at the 36th Annual National Veterans Golden Age Games. Kevin Stuart, retired command sergeant major and combat medic is a stellar example of fitness and resiliency for veterans of all ages.

Aug. 11, 2022

BJACH Rehab Department welcomes Red Cross summer volunteer

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Rehabilitation Department welcomed a new American Red Cross volunteer this summer. Christina McDonald, a member of the Crimson Tide Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Battalion and a kinesiology major from the University of Alabama, spent two weeks shadowing the physical therapists at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Aug. 8, 2022

SOTD hosts BJACH Psychologist discussion of purpose

FORT POLK, La. — Dr. Vincent Escandell, PhD, clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist from Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, taught purpose, focus and gratitude Aug. 4 to the Special Operations Training Detachment at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

July 29, 2022

BJACH hosts 355th AMSC annual training

FORT POLK, La. — The Joint Readiness Training Center is a force readiness platform and crucible combat training center for the Army. But Operations Group isn’t the only unit to get in on the training action at Fort Polk. Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is a designated training facility currently hosting U.S. Army Nurse Corps Cadet clinical rotations, special operations medical personnel and the 355th Area Support Medical Company from Bossier City, Louisiana.

July 28, 2022

Suicide prevention initiative puts people first at JRTC

FORT POLK, La. — The Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk kicked off the first iteration of safeTALK suicide prevention training during newcomers orientation July 25 at the Education Center.

July 26, 2022

Social Wellness improves health, well-being

FORT POLK, La. — July is Social Wellness Month and the Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital public affairs officer discussed the topic of social wellness with the chief of behavioral health, Lt. Col. Alexander Ragan.Q: The Defense Health Agency describes social wellness as critical to overall well-being, suggesting relationships can offer critical support during

July 19, 2022

PCBH force multiplier in BJACH primary care

FORT POLK, La. — Behavioral health consultants in primary care clinics at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital aim to better address the mental and physical health of service members, Families, and retirees at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

July 8, 2022

BJACH recognizes Red Cross volunteers

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital recognized Red Cross volunteers during an informal ceremony July 7 at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana. Hospital leadership celebrated the completion of the Pharmacy Technician and Summer Youth Volunteer programs, culminating in more than 2000 combined volunteer hours.

July 6, 2022

BJACH hosts skills fair for military nurses, medics

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital hosted a skills fair June 27 for nurses and medics at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.