<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West RSS Feed]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml</link><description><![CDATA[Regional Health Command - Central]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:03 EDT</pubDate><language>en-us</language><atom:link href="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title><![CDATA[American Red Cross Dental Assistant Program returns after six years, graduates four at Fort Polk]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/293093/american_red_cross_dental_assistant_program_returns_after_six_years_graduates_four_at_fort_polk</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/293093/american_red_cross_dental_assistant_program_returns_after_six_years_graduates_four_at_fort_polk</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT POLK, La. — After a six-year hiatus, the American Red Cross Dental Assistant Program made a triumphant return to Fort Polk, launching four determin...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:57:54 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small change, lifesaving decision: BJACH employee urges men to listen to their bodies]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/293032/small_change_lifesaving_decision_bjach_employee_urges_men_to_listen_to_their_bodies</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/293032/small_change_lifesaving_decision_bjach_employee_urges_men_to_listen_to_their_bodies</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT POLK, La. — Alfred Coleman knew something wasn’t right.
There was no pain. No injury. No obvious reason for concern. One testicle had simply become...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:09:08 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turning the Page: Girl Scouts Create Reading Space for Families at BJACH]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/292956/turning_the_page_girl_scouts_create_reading_space_for_families_at_bjach</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/292956/turning_the_page_girl_scouts_create_reading_space_for_families_at_bjach</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT POLK, La. — Young patients visiting the Patient-Centered Medical Home at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital can now enjoy a good book while waitin...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:54:34 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Survivor to Leader: BJACH commander shares lessons in resilience during Mental Health Awareness Month]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/292834/from_survivor_to_leader_bjach_commander_shares_lessons_in_resilience_during_mental_health_awareness_month</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/292834/from_survivor_to_leader_bjach_commander_shares_lessons_in_resilience_during_mental_health_awareness_month</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT POLK, La. — Most people attending Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital’s Leadership Professional Development session on May 21 expected to learn abo...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:34:54 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showing Up: Inside BJACH’s Response to Trauma and Loss]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/292679/showing_up_inside_bjachs_response_to_trauma_and_loss</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/292679/showing_up_inside_bjachs_response_to_trauma_and_loss</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT POLK, La. — In the aftermath of a traumatic event, silence often fills the room before words do.
Soldiers sit shoulder-to-shoulder, processing grie...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:26:42 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJACH Soldier earns advanced CT credential, strengthens imaging readiness]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/291991/bjach_soldier_earns_advanced_ct_credential_strengthens_imaging_readiness</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/291991/bjach_soldier_earns_advanced_ct_credential_strengthens_imaging_readiness</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT POLK, La. — Less than a year after earning his first national credential, Spc. 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Col. 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Hospital leaders emphasize reporting, vigilance and readiness during Anti-terrori...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:11:28 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referral process changes at BJACH: Here’s what Fort Polk Families need to know]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/287469/referral_process_changes_at_bjach_heres_what_fort_polk_families_need_to_know</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/287469/referral_process_changes_at_bjach_heres_what_fort_polk_families_need_to_know</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT POLK, La. —Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is encouraging beneficiaries to take greater ownership of their healthcare with a new digital proces...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:58:07 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military, VA Leaders Meet to Strengthen Health Care Access in Central Louisiana]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/287437/military_va_leaders_meet_to_strengthen_health_care_access_in_central_louisiana</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/287437/military_va_leaders_meet_to_strengthen_health_care_access_in_central_louisiana</guid><description><![CDATA[By Jean Clavette Graves and Tammie Arnold
BJACH and Alexandria VA Health System Public Affairs Officers
ALEXANDRIA, La. — Leaders from Bayne-Jones Army...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:57:36 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJACH nurse recognized as DHA Civilian of the Quarter]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/287112/bjach_nurse_recognized_as_dha_civilian_of_the_quarter</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/287112/bjach_nurse_recognized_as_dha_civilian_of_the_quarter</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT POLK, La. —Cyndi Boone, a registered nurse at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, was recognized as the Defense Health Agency Civilian of the Quar...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:25:36 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationally certified: BJACH radiology specialist earns professional credential]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/286935/nationally_certified_bjach_radiology_specialist_earns_professional_credential</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/286935/nationally_certified_bjach_radiology_specialist_earns_professional_credential</guid><description><![CDATA[Spc. Johnny Rainwater, a radiology specialist assigned to Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:09:36 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny needles, big relief: Certified BJACH providers bring battlefield acupuncture to patients]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/286779/tiny_needles_big_relief_certified_bjach_providers_bring_battlefield_acupuncture_to_patients</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/286779/tiny_needles_big_relief_certified_bjach_providers_bring_battlefield_acupuncture_to_patients</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT POLK, La. —Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is spotlighting battlefield acupuncture, a fast-acting, medication-free ear acupuncture protocol use...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:35:12 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJACH Medic Answers Midnight Call: Staff Sgt. 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Jack Helton, a weekend at his parents’ house in London, Kentucky, was supposed to be a break from the demands of recruiting...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:15:59 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs visits BJACH, highlights critical role in Fort Polk readiness]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/286604/acting_assistant_secretary_of_defense_for_health_affairs_visits_bjach_highlights_critical_role_in_fort_polk_readiness</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/286604/acting_assistant_secretary_of_defense_for_health_affairs_visits_bjach_highlights_critical_role_in_fort_polk_readiness</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT POLK, La. —Dr. Stephen Ferrara, acting assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, visited Bayne‑Jones Army Community Hospital on June 24 to...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:11:22 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change of command marks new chapter at BJACH]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/286278/change_of_command_marks_new_chapter_at_bjach</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/286278/change_of_command_marks_new_chapter_at_bjach</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. —In a ceremony steeped in Army tradition and heartfelt reflection, Col. Patrick W. Miller assumed command of Bayne-Jones Army Communit...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:12:54 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Science, Service and Simulations: Soldiers Inspire Students at Louisiana FFA Convention]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/286067/science_service_and_simulations_soldiers_inspire_students_at_louisiana_ffa_convention</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/286067/science_service_and_simulations_soldiers_inspire_students_at_louisiana_ffa_convention</guid><description><![CDATA[ALEXANDRIA, La. — Curious crowds gathered around swabs, microscopes and a simulated military working dog as two young Soldiers stationed at Fort Johnson...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:08:17 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Deep End: A Soldier’s Leap Toward Purpose and Possibility]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/285673/the_deep_end_a_soldiers_leap_toward_purpose_and_possibility</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/285673/the_deep_end_a_soldiers_leap_toward_purpose_and_possibility</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. — Spc. Jordan Bowman never expected that a fear he carried since childhood would be the key to unlocking a journey of self-discovery,...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 10:22:12 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Civilian Nurse to Army Leader: 1st Lt. Crystal Absher Answers the Call at BJACH]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/285271/from_civilian_nurse_to_army_leader_1st_lt_crystal_absher_answers_the_call_at_bjach</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/285271/from_civilian_nurse_to_army_leader_1st_lt_crystal_absher_answers_the_call_at_bjach</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. — 1st Lt. Crystal Absher knows what it means to serve those who serve. After years working as a civilian nurse and building her career...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 14:25:13 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong Families, Strong Future:  Supporting Military Children at BJACH]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/284825/strong_families_strong_future_supporting_military_children_at_bjach</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/284825/strong_families_strong_future_supporting_military_children_at_bjach</guid><description><![CDATA[At Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, behavioral health professionals are emphasizing the importance of mental health care in building resilience amon...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:34:33 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women’s Health Services Get High Marks from Patients]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/284782/womens_health_services_get_high_marks_from_patients</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/284782/womens_health_services_get_high_marks_from_patients</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. —With a fully staffed obstetrics and gynecology team in place, Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is providing compassionate, high-qu...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:33:31 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than Medicine: Joint Training Pushes Limits, Strengthens Readiness]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/284453/more_than_medicine_joint_training_pushes_limits_strengthens_readiness</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/284453/more_than_medicine_joint_training_pushes_limits_strengthens_readiness</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. — Soldiers from Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital stepped out of their clinics and into the field March 31 through April 3 to take p...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:03:23 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Training to Save Lives: BJACH Prepares Medical Teams for Battlefield and Homefront Care]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/284188/training_to_save_lives_bjach_prepares_medical_teams_for_battlefield_and_homefront_care</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/284188/training_to_save_lives_bjach_prepares_medical_teams_for_battlefield_and_homefront_care</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. — At Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, training isn’t just a requirement-it’s a mission imperative. 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Maj. Caleb Johns...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:06:38 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJACH Nutrition Team Leads Community Engagement for National Nutrition Month]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/284009/bjach_nutrition_team_leads_community_engagement_for_national_nutrition_month</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/284009/bjach_nutrition_team_leads_community_engagement_for_national_nutrition_month</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. — Registered dietitians from Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital led a monthlong series of hands-on events, educational outreach, and...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:57:59 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[115th Field Hospital Hones Readiness During Operation Forge]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/283562/115th_field_hospital_hones_readiness_during_operation_forge</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/283562/115th_field_hospital_hones_readiness_during_operation_forge</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. – The 115th Field Hospital, 32nd Hospital Center, 1st Medical Brigade, honed its medical readiness during a 12-day field training exer...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:26:10 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[115th Field Hospital Hones Readiness During Operation Forge]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/283633/115th_field_hospital_hones_readiness_during_operation_forge</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/283633/115th_field_hospital_hones_readiness_during_operation_forge</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. – The 115th Field Hospital, 32nd Hospital Center, 1st Medical Brigade, honed its medical readiness during a 12-day field training exer...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:12:59 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Johnson Medical Clinics Relocate, Enhancing Care and Cutting Costs]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/283318/fort_johnson_medical_clinics_relocate_enhancing_care_and_cutting_costs</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/283318/fort_johnson_medical_clinics_relocate_enhancing_care_and_cutting_costs</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. — The Fontaine Troop Medical Clinic and the Fort Johnson Department of Public Health will relocate to Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospi...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:58:01 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Launches Weekly Behavioral Health Initiative for Leaders]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/283228/bayne_jones_army_community_hospital_launches_weekly_behavioral_health_initiative_for_leaders</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/283228/bayne_jones_army_community_hospital_launches_weekly_behavioral_health_initiative_for_leaders</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital’s Behavioral Health Department opened its doors Feb. 19 to leadership from the 46th Engineer Bat...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:30:31 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith in Action: Army chaplain earns doctorate, board certification to strengthen spiritual care]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/283158/faith_in_action_army_chaplain_earns_doctorate_board_certification_to_strengthen_spiritual_care</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/283158/faith_in_action_army_chaplain_earns_doctorate_board_certification_to_strengthen_spiritual_care</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. - Capt. James Walker, a dedicated spiritual leader and chaplain at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, has achieved a significant mil...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:50:06 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standing Strong: Behavioral Health Response to Trauma at Fort Johnson]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/283082/standing_strong_behavioral_health_response_to_trauma_at_fort_johnson</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/283082/standing_strong_behavioral_health_response_to_trauma_at_fort_johnson</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. —First aid for the mind is a critical need in the wake of traumatic events. 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American Red Cross Summer Youth Volunteer
FORT JOHNSON, La. — The American Red Cross of Louisiana and Bayne-Jones Army concluded their...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:38:19 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soldier setback, lesson in resilience, perseverance]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/277738/soldier_setback_lesson_in_resilience_perseverance</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/277738/soldier_setback_lesson_in_resilience_perseverance</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. — Not being chosen for the interservice physician assistance program is only a minor setback for one Soldier at Bayne-Jones Army Commu...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:01:21 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJACH raises Awareness of Men’s Health during unit physical training event]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/277639/bjach_raises_awareness_of_mens_health_during_unit_physical_training_event</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/277639/bjach_raises_awareness_of_mens_health_during_unit_physical_training_event</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. —Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital raised awareness about men’s health with an esprit de corps ruck march, at 6 a.m., Jun. 27, aroun...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:50:47 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medical Service Corps Officers prepare for Anniversary Celebration]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/276997/medical_service_corps_officers_prepare_for_anniversary_celebration</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/276997/medical_service_corps_officers_prepare_for_anniversary_celebration</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. —Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital will host the 107th anniversary celebration of the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps with a kickoff...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:35:49 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones takes command of Fort Johnson Dental Health Activity]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/276685/jones_takes_command_of_fort_johnson_dental_health_activity</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/276685/jones_takes_command_of_fort_johnson_dental_health_activity</guid><description><![CDATA[Fort Johnson, La. —Fort Johnson Dental Health Activity has a new leader following a change of command ceremony at 9 a.m., May 22 on Warrior Field at the...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 15:18:07 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Johnson Dental Health Activity celebrates National Prosthodontics Awareness Week]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/275600/fort_johnson_dental_health_activity_celebrates_national_prosthodontics_awareness_week</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/275600/fort_johnson_dental_health_activity_celebrates_national_prosthodontics_awareness_week</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. — National Prosthodontics Awareness Week is April 21-27, 2024. 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I’ve never been one...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:50:11 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJACH Lab clinical training site for LSUA medical laboratory science program]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/275440/bjach_lab_clinical_training_site_for_lsua_medical_laboratory_science_program</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/275440/bjach_lab_clinical_training_site_for_lsua_medical_laboratory_science_program</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. —Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital recently joined forces with Louisiana State University, Alexandria to serve as a clinical trainin...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:23:25 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Nutrition, Good Health, BJACH educates, raises awareness]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/274505/good_nutrition_good_health_bjach_educates_raises_awareness</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/274505/good_nutrition_good_health_bjach_educates_raises_awareness</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital raises awareness in March about making informed food choices, developing healthful eating habits...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:34:04 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient Safety Awareness Week celebrates, educates, empowers hospital team]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/274462/patient_safety_awareness_week_celebrates_educates_empowers_hospital_team</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/274462/patient_safety_awareness_week_celebrates_educates_empowers_hospital_team</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital celebrates Patient Safety Awareness Week Mar. 10-18, at the Joint Readiness Training Center and...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:30:45 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJACH NCOs Support Regional 4-H Camp]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/273996/bjach_ncos_support_regional_4_h_camp</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/273996/bjach_ncos_support_regional_4_h_camp</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. — Sgt. 1st Class John Martinez and Staff Sgt. Andres Perez from Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital conducted stop the bleed training...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:27:37 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Johnson Nurses Celebrate 123 Years of Service]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/273467/fort_johnson_nurses_celebrate_123_years_of_service</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/273467/fort_johnson_nurses_celebrate_123_years_of_service</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital hosted a ceremonial cake cutting to commemorate the 123rd anniversary of the United States Army...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:58:11 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJACH Radiology Specialists Earns National Credentials]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/273429/bjach_radiology_specialists_earns_national_credentials</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/273429/bjach_radiology_specialists_earns_national_credentials</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. — Sgt. 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Soldiers stationed here remain rea...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:55:48 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safe and healthy deliveries for mom and baby priority at BJACH]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/270262/safe_and_healthy_deliveries_for_mom_and_baby_priority_at_bjach</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/270262/safe_and_healthy_deliveries_for_mom_and_baby_priority_at_bjach</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. — Due to a temporary reduction in staffing, Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is referring some higher risk obstetrics and gynecolog...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:35:41 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/323.xml"><![CDATA[Medical Readiness Command, West]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open house highlights behavioral, mental health resources at Fort Johnson]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/269936/open_house_highlights_behavioral_mental_health_resources_at_fort_johnson</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/269936/open_house_highlights_behavioral_mental_health_resources_at_fort_johnson</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT JOHNSON, La. — One life lost to suicide is too many. 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