Clarksville Summit to feature mental health experts
September 22, 2019
Clarksville, TN – An impressive lineup of speakers with deep experience in health care delivery to service members and veterans will gather in Clarksville next month for a community-focused suicide prevention summit.
7th annual Joint Conference on Juvenile Justice to be held at APSU on April 8th
April 6, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 8th, 2017, the Montgomery County Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Task Force, the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, the MerryInGOD Foundation and Austin Peay State University will present the 7th Annual Joint Conference on Juvenile Justice.
Austin Peay State University’s Morgan University Center. (APSU)
Premier Medical welcomes Dr. Kimberly Lehman to Doctors’ Group Practice
October 27, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Premier Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Kimberly Lehman a board certified dermatologist offering a new specialty to the group practice.
A native of Pennsylvania, Dr. Lehman is a West Point graduate and earned her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Kimberly Lehman
Premier Medical Welcomes Dr. Patricia Keefe to their Group Practice
May 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Premier Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Patricia Keefe to their general surgery department.
Dr. Keefe studied at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and earned her medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. She completed her general surgery residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Dr. Patricia Keefe
Blanchfield administers Flu Vaccine to TRICARE beneficiaries
October 4, 2011
Fort Campbell, KY – Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) is now prepared to administer the influenza (flu) vaccine to local TRICARE beneficiaries. Hospital staff members will determine whether the nasal spray or shot form of the vaccine is appropriate for each patient based on their age and medical history.
“Getting vaccinated provides the best protection against the flu and keeps you from spreading this severe illness to your family, friends and coworkers,” said acting Preventive Medicine chief Lt. Col. Kirsten Anke. People can also avoid getting or spreading the flu virus by washing their hands regularly and covering their cough or sneeze with a tissue or their sleeve, instead of into their hands. [Read more]
BACH observes Memorial Day
May 26, 2011
Limited Services during Day of No Scheduled Activity (DONSA)
Fort Campbell, KY – In honor of the national observance of Memorial Day, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) personnel will observe the federal holiday Monday, May 30th, therefore all clinics and pharmacies will be closed.
The Emergency and Urgent Care centers will remain open to provide acute and emergency medical care. [Read more]
Motorcyclists donate $18,600 to Fort Campbell Fisher House
May 22, 2011
Oak Grove, KY – Members of the Some Gave All organization, sponsored by the Kentucky Association of Mortgage Professionals, held a Motorcycle charity event to benefit the Fisher House Foundation which helps wounded soldiers and their families. Riders came from all over Kentucky to donate $18,600 to the Fort Campbell Fisher House Saturday May 21st at the War Memorial Walking Trail in Oak Grove, KY.
Members of Some Gave All raised money throughout the year and originally wrote the check for $17,000 but raised another $1,600 over the last week, bringing the total to $18,600.
BACH receives Excalibur Award
March 11, 2011
Fort Campbell, KY – Moralisa Resto thought her son Jose had outgrown his childhood asthma. After the Resto family moved to Fort Campbell, Jose was in and out of the Emergency Room. The 13-year-old’s multiple visits to the ER were caught by Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s population health nurses and nurse case managers who referred Jose and his mother to the Asthma Educator.
The Army Surgeon General recently recognized Blanchfield Army Community Hospital for using systems and initiatives like this to help patients partner in their health and wellness. [Read more]
Screaming Eagle Medical Home expands enrollment
January 16, 2011
Fort Campbell, KY – The Screaming Eagle Medical Home, the community based medical clinic operated by Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH), expands eligibility to now include three Clarksville and Adams, Tennessee zip codes. The clinic is located in Medical Office Building One, 647 Dunlop Lane, Suite 301, next to Gateway Medical Center.
Active Duty Family members living in the 37043 zip code should have already received letters offering them the opportunity to enroll to the Screaming Eagle Medical Home. Letters and enrollment instructions are now being mailed to active duty Family members living in the 37010 and 37040 zip codes. Some individuals living in the 37040 zip code may not receive their letters until early March to allow for phased enrollment success. [Read more]
CH conducts physicals, clinic available August 7th
August 1, 2010
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital will conduct school and sports physicals for BACH prime enrolled beneficiaries during clinic hours until August 31st.
Network enrolled beneficiaries may schedule an appointment with their network provider for school physicals. All beneficiaries regardless of enrollment may schedule an appointment at BACH during the sports physical clinic which will be available August 7th in the Blue clinic from 8:00am until 4:00pm.
