FORT BENNING, Ga., (April 8, 2015) -- At Martin Army Community Hospital, caregivers and staff focus on the health and well being of Soldiers and Family members every day of the year.
The Month of the Military Child is a time to celebrate the resiliency of young patients and take a look at the services and programs MACH offers for military children and their parents.
"This month, it's important to focus on military children because they face unique demands of Army life. Military hospitals and clinics really understand that," said Maj. Ila Moffitt, Pediatric Clinic medical director. "We strive to take exceptional care of patients by providing them with comprehensive, compassionate care."
CLINICS AND SERVICES
Pediatric Clinic at MACH
The pediatric team is dedicated to serving dependent children up to 18 years of age. The full-service clinic provides acute, routine and wellness services for a population of more than 8,000 children, averaging 2,000 appointments per month. This clinic also provides immunization services.
Location: First floor, Upatoi Clinic
Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday
Appointments: call 762-408-CARE (2273) or visit www.relayhealth.com.
Family Medical Home at MACH
The Family Medical Home is dedicated to a patient-centric and whole person model of care. This department provides life-long Family care, including: pregnancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and geriatrics.
Location: First floor, Oakridge Clinic
Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday
Appointments: call 762-408-CARE (2273) or visit www.relayhealth.com.
North Columbus Medical Home
The North Columbus Medical Home is a satellite clinic open to all Tricare Prime enrolled beneficiaries. Services include women's health, well baby and child exams, pharmacy and laboratory services.
Location: 1100 Brookstone Centre Parkway, Suite 101.
Hours of operation: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday
Appointments: call 762-408-CARE (2273) or visit www.relayhealth.com.
After Hours Care Clinic
The After Hours Care Clinic at North Columbus Medical Home provides walk-in care for children older than 2 months and adults with minor illnesses and injuries arising after work or school when the patient's Primary Care Clinic is closed.
Hours of operation: 5:30-8 p.m. Monday to Friday
Appointments: call 762-408-CARE (2273) or visit www.relayhealth.com.
Emergencies
If your child needs emergency care, go directly to the emergency room at the nearest hospital, or call 911. MACH Emergency Department is located at 6600 Van Aalst Blvd.
Nurse Advice Line
The Tricare Nurse Advice Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 800-874-2273, Option 1. A team of registered nurses is available to answer a variety of urgent healthcare questions, providing guidance and expert advice to help you decide whether self-care is the best option or if it is time to seek medical attention.
PROGRAMS
MEDDAC Exceptional Family Member Program
Children needing more than basic medical care are enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program to ensure military Families receive the support they need. EFMP is a comprehensive, coordinated, multi-agency program that provides community support, housing, medical, educational and personnel services to military Families with an exceptional Family member.
For more information: call 762-408-2423 or visit http://efmp.amedd.army.mil.
Educational and Developmental Intervention Services
The Educational and Developmental Intervention Services provides early intervention services and assistance to military Families with children up to 3 years of age who have or may be at risk for developmental delays. By providing resources and support to these children and their Family members during critical years, EDIS helps children get a great start.
For more information, call 706-545-3835 or 706-545-1161 or visit www.edis.army.mil.
Women Infants and Children
The Women, Infants and Children program provides healthy food, nutrition education and other services free of charge to Georgia Families who qualify.
For more information: call 800-789-5502 or visit www.columbushealth.com.
First Steps Program at MACH
First Steps is a primary prevention program under the Family Advocacy Program that serves as a gateway for community resources for every parent of a newborn. Parents receive emotional support, parenting education, referrals to community resources and follow-up contact. Activities include screenings, information and referral, clinic and hospital visits, respite support and other services as needed. Contact begins when all new parents are visited in the hospital and presented with a tote bag for the baby.
For information, call 762-408-5108 or visit www.benningmwr.com/family-advocacy-program.
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