Pharmacy Closure

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Pharmacy Announces Temporary Closure for Administrative Functions. 
The BJACH Pharmacy will resume normal hours, reopening at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
All patients and beneficiaries are advised to plan for their prescription needs around this temporary closure.
We appreciate your understanding as we work to make your pharmacy better.

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Hospital Happenings

A group of Soldiers and civilians line up to cut the ribbon on the AFWC.

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.

Ten people pose in front of a memorial wall honoring two with awards.

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.

Dentist and Dental Assistant dressed in protective gear performs a procedure on a patient.

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.

Three dentists stand in an auditorium posing with a giant inflatable toothbrush

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.

Soldier presents a certificate to a recent 68W graduate

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.

Artist posing while painting a swamp scene.

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.

Soldiers gather in front of a LUH-72 Lakota helicopter for a group photo.

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.

Graphic illustration highlighting Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital earning The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for quality and safety at Fort Polk.

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.

Anesthetist covers patient nose with oxygen mask prior to surgery.

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.

Husband and Wife holding newborn baby between them.

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.

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