FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – With the expectation of the winter storm moving through the Fort Campbell and surrounding areas Friday morning and throughout the day Friday, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital will be open for emergency and inpatient services only Friday, Jan. 12. BACH will operate with mission essential personnel, also referred to as inclement weather personnel, only.
Emergency and inpatient services, including hospital admissions to the inpatient ward, Intensive Care Unit, Labor, Delivery and Recovery and Mother/Baby unit services will be open. The supporting medical care offered for inpatient services that operate 24/7 will continue as normal.
All outpatient pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, specialty services such as physical therapy, allergy, women’s health clinic, etc., as well as primary care services (Soldier and Patient-Centered Medical Homes) will be closed Friday to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Unless it is a medical emergency, BACH’s command team encourages individuals not travel in hazardous weather-related road conditions. For patients with a written prescription who have an acute prescription need, network pharmacies may be utilized. A copay will be applied.
BACH personnel will make every attempt to reschedule patients as quickly as possible for patients who were scheduled for appointments Friday. Patients who do not receive a call to reschedule primary care appointments are encouraged to go to www.tricareonline.com or call 270-798-4677 or 931-431-4677 to reschedule their appointment.