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- Women in the Fort Campbell community: this is your chance to learn more about medication, nutrition, heart health, contraception, the HPV vaccine, breast health and other critical women's health information.
Stop by Blanchfield Army Com... - ActivityRecentBlanchfield Army Community Hospital created the event Blood Drive: Enter to win ...
- Save time by scheduling your appointment now for Friday's blood drive here!
- Sign up today for the free 4-day resilience seminar "Bounce Back through Self-Awareness." Learn to manage your emotions, focus on the positives and understand your family. The next class is Nov. 5-8 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Just call 270-798-0263 or 0609 to reserve your spot.
- Global Handwashing Day is October 15! Celebrate with over one million schools around the world. #iwashmyhands http://is.gd/WzTcso
- This week is National Physician Assistant Week! PAs are healthcare professionals authorized to practice medicine as part of a team with a physician.— at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital.
PAs are academically and clinically prepared to provide healthcare services, including dia...gnosis and treatment of disease, assist in surgery, prescribe medications and provide preventive care counsel as part of the healthcare team.See More
Physician assistants are often the first point of contact for many patients and play a vital role in helping patients understand their medical needs and empower them to become effective advocates for themselves.
Many Soldiers know their PAs very well because they are usually the first line of medical care while deployed. Thank a PA this week for the care they provide you, your Family and your Soldiers! - The Enhanced Warrior Physical Fitness, or EWPT, program helps wounded, injured and ill Soldiers adapt sports they enjoy and helps them learn new sports. The Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Campbell is always working to find new sports that can be adapted for Soldiers unique abilities within the EWPT program. Tennis is just one of the latest additions.
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You may have seen in the news that some people throughout the country who received an injectable steroid medication for pain may have been exposed to fungal meningitis. While it is rare and life-threatening, it is not contagious. Check out ...the link below for more information and symptoms to watch for. If you have received an injectable steroid and have symptoms, please talk to your healthcare professional. The CDC has found a link between the outbreak and an injectable steroid medication from the New England Compounding Center. Blanchfield Army Community Hospital did not have any of this medication, but we would still like to educate our beneficiaries about this outbreak.See MoreBlanchfield Army Community Hospital updated their cover photo.
- Depression is not just a passing feeling. Recognize the signs of depression and find help that works http://j.mp/BeatDepression
Thinking about asking for help, but don't know where to start? Call 866-966-1020 to talk to someone confidentially, 24/7 about resources available for invisible wounds. - Special Assistant to the Army Surgeon General Fred Larson provides Customer Service training to Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officers. PEBLOs strive to offer excellent and compassionate care to all Soldiers going through a medical board process.
- Fort Campbell Garrison Commander Col. Buck Dellinger received his anual flu shot, setting the example for all Fort Campbell Soldiers, Family members and retirees.
"Getting vaccinated provides the best protection against the flu and keeps you from spreading the illness to your family, friends and coworkers," said Preventive Medicine chief Lt. Col. Amy Blank. People can also avoid getting or spreading the flu virus by washing their hands regularly and covering their cough or s...neeze with a tissue or their sleeve, instead of into their hands.See More
"We encourage everyone to get vaccinated annually but it is especially important for the high risk population to receive it now," said Blan
The high risk population includes healthcare workers, young children, caregivers of children 6 months or younger, pregnant women and individuals who have chronic health conditions or are 50 years of age and older.
Patients Assigned to BACH
Patients assigned to a primary care provider at BACH or any of the outlying clinics to include Byrd Health Clinic or Screaming Eagle Medical Home may receive the flu vaccine within their assigned clinic Monday through Friday on a walk-in basis during the hours listed below. No appointment is necessary, however patients may ask for the vaccine during a regularly scheduled appointment.
Patients Assigned to Provider Outside of BACH
Patients assigned to a network primary care provider (off post) should ask to receive the flu vaccine from their assigned provider. If your assigned healthcare provider does not offer the flu vaccine, patients 36 months and older may receive the vaccine in BACH's Immunization Clinic on a walk-in basis Monday and Wednesday during the hours listed below. Parents with a child under the age of 36 months who receive care in the network may contact the Young Eagle Clinic at 931-431-4677 to speak with an advice nurse for more information.
Annual Vaccination Important
"It is important to get vaccinated every year because flu viruses are constantly changing," said Blank. Each year scientists try to match the viruses in the vaccine to those most likely to cause flu that year. The 2012-2013 vaccine helps protect against the three strains, H1N1, Flu A (H3N2) and Flu B (Wisconsin), that the World Health Organization anticipates being most likely to spread during the upcoming flu season.
Some children 6 months to 8 years old may be advised to receive two doses of the flu vaccine, at least four weeks apart. A healthcare provider can help you determine if your child requires a second dose.
About the Flu
The flu virus attacks the lungs and can cause body aches, sore throat, coughing, headache, fever and nasal congestion or drainage. For a more complete list of flu symptoms, please visit the Center for Disease Control online at www.cdc.gov.
The flu itself is not usually dangerous, but its complications can be. For some people it can be very serious and even fatal. The people who may suffer the most serious effects are pregnant women, young children, the elderly and people who currently have health problems.
The flu virus can be in the body's system before symptoms begin. This means people who do not feel sick can easily spread the virus to others. According to the Center for Disease Control, people can spread the flu to others up to one week after becoming ill themselves.
Walk-in Flu Vaccine Availability Hours (Monday through Friday)
Blue Clinic: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 - 3:30 p.m. (1st Thursday and 3rd Tuesday each month: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Byrd Clinic: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 - 3:30 p.m. (only for family members enrolled to the family care team)
Young Eagle: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 - 3:30 p.m. (2nd and 4th Thursday each month: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Gold Clinic: 8 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m.
Screaming Eagle Medical Home: 9 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m.
Immunization Clinic will offer walk-in services Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30 - 11 a.m. and 12:30 - 4 p.m. - Members of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club volunteered at the Fort Campbell Fisher House to celebrate Founder's Day, the birthday of Fisher Foundation founder, Zachary Fisher. Fisher and his wife Elizabeth founded the Fisher House program wh...ich provides a 'home away from home' for the Families of hospitalized military personnel throughout the nation.See More
The Fort Campbell Fisher House has provided a comfortable place to stay for more than 562 Families, 350 of whom were supporting Soldiers who had been injured in combat. Thanks to generous donations and more than 9,000 volunteer hours, Families have stayed a total of 4,817 nights at the Fort Campbell Fisher House at no cost to themselves. - Fort Campbell leaders, Soldiers and Family members came together yesterday with experts in the region to share and learn about treatment for brain injuries and PTSD. W learned a lot and heard helpful personal stories. Check out the story below to learn more!
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month focuses on the importance of breast cancer screenings, nutrition, and physical activity in maintaining, restoring, and improving breast health. The breast cancer survival rate is 98% if detected early, so self-...checks really make a difference! An estimated 40,170 women are expected to die from the disease in 2012 alone. Take charge of your breast health and learn more at http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/BreastCancer/index.See More
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Are you due for a mammogram? While the National Cancer Institute recommends a screening every 1 or 2 years, the DoD encourages a mammogram every year for women 40 and older.- Today is World Rabies Day: Army personnel must be aware of the risk of rabies during travel or deployments to less developed countries and should seek prompt medical treatment if they have a bite or scratch from an animal while deployed.
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