By Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – In honor of Christmas and New Year’s Day, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) personnel will observe the federal holidays Dec. 25 and 26, as well as Jan. 1. All Soldier and Patient-Centered Homes (primary care services) are scheduled to operate on a normal schedule Friday, Jan. 2.
BACH pharmacies will operate on a Day of No Scheduled Activities Jan. 2. The main pharmacy within the hospital will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Town Center Pharmacy will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Town Center Pharmacy will operate normal Saturday hours Dec. 27 and Jan. 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Saturday after Christmas and New Year’s.
All Patient and Soldier-Centered Medical Homes, ancillary clinics and pharmacies will be closed on these federal holidays. In addition, the Patient and Soldier-Centered Medical Homes, as well as ancillary services, will offer limited services after noon Dec. 19. LaPointe and Byrd Pharmacies will close at noon Dec. 19 and the Town Center Pharmacy will close at 1 p.m. The Main Pharmacy will remain open until 4 p.m. with limited staffing to handle acute medication needs. Screaming Eagle Pharmacy hours will mirror the clinic hours.
The hospital remains open 24 hours every day, seven days a week, for emergency services, inpatient care, and labor and delivery services.
“As we draw near the end of 2014, we hope that you, your families and friends have a safe and wonderful holiday season,” said Col. George N. Appenzeller. “We encourage you to always practice healthy lifestyle choices and to partner with us to maximize your health and wellness goals throughout 2015.”
Appointments may be scheduled or canceled 24 hours a day, seven days a week at www.TRICAREonline.com. Some medical concerns may be resolved through a telephone consultation by sending a secure message through Relay Health, calling the Nurse Advise Line at 1-800-874-2273, Option 1 or contacting the Call Center at (270) 798-4677 or (931) 431-4677.