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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.

June 29, 2022

BJACH discusses Men’s Health – Part 5: Lt. Col. James Kenisky

FORT POLK, La. — June is Men’s Health Month and the Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital public affairs officer discussed the topic of men’s health with providers and health care professionals at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

June 28, 2022

BJACH NCO to represent MEDCOM at Army Best Squad Competition

FORT POLK, La. — Sgt. Garrett Paulson, combat medical specialist and noncommissioned officer in charge of the patient center medical home at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana will be competing at the U.S. Army Best Squad competition in September.

June 22, 2022

BJACH discusses Men’s Health – Part 4: 1st Lt. Steven Candeto

FORT POLK, La. — June is Men’s Health Month and the Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital public affairs officer discussed the topic of men’s health with providers and health care professionals at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

June 21, 2022

BJACH partners with Cabrini for respiratory training

FORT POLK, La. — Respiratory specialists from Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, recently completed training at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana.

June 15, 2022

BJACH discusses Men’s Health – Part 3: Capt. Gregory DeRose Jr.

FORT POLK, La. — June is Men’s Health Month and the Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital public affairs officer discussed the topic of men’s health with providers and health care professionals at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

June 9, 2022

DHA total force approach ensures seamless OR coverage

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital received manning assistance from the U.S. Navy to support warfighters at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) and Fort Polk, Louisiana.With a fully staffed orthopedics team and continuous airborne operations at JRTC and Fort Polk, the operating rooms (OR) at BJACH are full with procedures every day. In