Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital BJACH

08/19/2025

Ready for the Next Chapter 🎓💉

Heading to high school, college, or basic training? Make sure your vaccines are up-to-date to protect against meningitis, HPV, and more.

📌 CDC adolescent schedule: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-schedules/index.html

08/19/2025

For those who needed subtitles for the last Fort Polk Family and MWR post — here’s the translation:

📅 Saturday, Sept. 6
⏰ Starts at 4 p.m.
📍 Fort Polk

Live music from Restless Road, LANCO, and DJ Black Rhino 🎸, plenty of food (yes, corndogs 🌭), and lots of dancing under the Louisiana sky.

✨ And if the excitement gets a little too wild — don’t worry. Our BJACH team will be on-site manning the First Aid Tent to keep everyone safe and cared for.

In short: mark your calendars, grab your boots, bring your Family, and come ready to have a great time!

08/18/2025

💡 Skip the wait at the pharmacy!

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital makes it easier than ever to manage your prescriptions.

✅ New or renewed electronic prescriptions? Use Q-Anywhere!
📲 Just text “Get in Line” to 1-844-398-4169.

✅ Need a refill? Use the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal to quickly request your medications:
🔗 https://myaccess.dmdc.osd.mil/identitymanagement/app/login

📍 Pick up options:
• Outpatient Pharmacy (Entrance B): Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• ScriptCenter (Entrance A): Available 24/7/365

⏱️ Save time. Skip the line. Leverage technology for your health!

08/18/2025

🌞 Motivation Monday 💪

Start strong, stay strong — just like this squad!

This morning from 0600 to 0645, LTC Ottun, our deputy commander for administration and the logistics team, MSG Young, SGT Tucker, SGT McCollum, SGT Basnet, SPC Hansen, SPC Robinson, SPC Juntra, and SPC Marchioni (from behavioral health) crushed a release run around the Fort Polk Golf Course. 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️

It wasn’t just about fitness—it was about connection, motivation, and starting the week with purpose. Military readiness begins with physical strength, but it thrives on teamwork and shared commitment. 💯

📸 These smiles say it all. Whether you’re chasing miles or mission goals, remember: you don’t have to do it alone.

08/17/2025

Recognized across the enterprise for their determination and grit!

Next week we’ll recognize the outstanding academic achievements of our LDRP Chief…

Stay tuned, and follow us on the socials!

Big shoutout to First Lt. Crystal Absher and Sgt. Jashmon Rana from Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital BJACH for earning the prestigious Expert Field Medical Badge!

After a grueling multi-day test including land navigation, weapons proficiency, and a 12-mile ruck march, they proved their readiness and expertise.

https://dha.mil/News/2025/08/13/16/19/Challenged-Tested-Triumphant-BJACH-Soldiers-Earn-EFMB

08/16/2025

Protect Our Youngest Heroes 👶🛡️

Routine childhood vaccinations protect against dangerous diseases like polio, pertussis, mumps, and rubella. Staying on schedule keeps your child healthy and school-ready.

📌 Learn more: https://tools.cdc.gov/medialibrary/index.aspx #/media/id/122164

📅 BJACH Immunization Clinic – Appointments: 726-780-2175

08/15/2025

Good to know! This weekend it’s lightning outside, Netflix inside — unless it’s an emergency, of course. Our Emergency Department and LDRP are open 24/7/365. See you Monday for the real action. ⚡📋

08/15/2025

Don't miss out on upcoming events and comprehensive coverage of initiatives and highlights at the JRTC and Fort Polk and around the DoD!

📰 Hot off the press — the latest edition of the Fort Polk Guardian is here!

Inside this issue:
💪 Soldiers push their limits during E3B Week
🎪 Highlights from the Installation Services Fair
🤝 Leadership connects with parish partners at the Rotational Information and Synchronization Outreach Forum
… and much more!

📲 Don’t miss out — stay informed, stay connected.
👉 https://home.army.mil/polk/about/garrison-directorates-and-support-offices/public-affairs/guardian

08/14/2025

Today, Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital welcomed staff members from the Office of the Speaker of the House for a tour of our facility. The visit highlighted our role in delivering world-class healthcare to Soldiers, Families, and beneficiaries at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk. As part of the Army Medicine team, we remain committed to keeping forces medically ready, sustaining health, and strengthening our profession in support of Army readiness.
JRTC and Fort Polk I Medical Readiness Command, West I Army Medicine I Defense Health Agency

08/13/2025

📣 FREE Dental Assisting Program at Fort Polk – Apply Now! 🦷✨

The American Red Cross is offering a FREE 8-month Dental Assisting Program right here at Fort Polk DENTAC. This intensive program combines classroom instruction with clinical chair-side rotations, giving participants the skills and experience to serve as a Dental Assistant in a military setting.

✅ U.S. citizenship required
✅ Valid military ID
✅ Age 18+

📅 Information Sessions:
• Tuesday, Aug. 19 – 1:00–2:00 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 21 – 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Building 220 Briefing Room

📧 lina.arenas@redcross.org | 📱 318-540-7747

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable training and hands-on experience at no cost!

08/13/2025

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! 💉

Vaccines protect you, your Family, and our mission. From childhood to adulthood, immunizations help prevent serious illness and keep our Soldiers, Families, and community healthy and mission-ready.

📅 BJACH Immunization Clinic Hours: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (by appointment)
📞 Appointments: 726-780-2175
📞 Clinic: 726-780-2596

📌 See the latest CDC immunization schedules here:
🔗 https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-schedules/index.html

08/12/2025

Last week, Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital welcomed CPT Hamad Ali Hamad Bin Jarsh Alghfeli, Senior Medical Officer and General Practitioner for the United Arab Emirates military contingent participating in JRTC Rotation 25-10.

CPT Alghfeli met with COL Pat Miller, BJACH Commander, and the hospital’s deputy commanders for a leadership briefing and tour. Discussions focused on BJACH’s in-house capabilities, regional referral network, access to care, and medical evacuation procedures.

Members of the BJACH leadership team and Operations Group observer-coach trainers participated, strengthening collaboration and understanding between partner forces.