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Articles by Maria Christina Yager, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital

SAFE Option Provides Care for Victims of Sexual Violence

Article
4/14/2022
(From left) Evangeline Barefoot, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Forensic Healthcare program manager shows Dr. Cynthia Tara Ferguson, Defense Health Agency Forensic Healthcare program director, protocols BACH follows for patients who come to the hospital after experiencing sexual violence. Barefoot said some victims may avoid medical treatment because they don’t want to report an assault, however seeking medical treatment does not obligate a service member to file an investigation or notify their command. (Photo: Maria Christina Yager)

A special medical exam, called a Sexual Assault Forensic Examination, SAFE, is available to survivors of sexual violence preserves lasting evidence that may aid in the prosecution of a perpetrator of sexual assault.

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Army dietitian uses nutritional care to fight COVID-19

Article
3/23/2021
Military personnel wearing a face mask standing in front of a Nutrition Clinic

Army dietician plays a critical role in COVID-19 patient recovery.

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Special care given to families experiencing stillbirth or infant loss

Article
10/23/2020
A couple standing in front of a wall covered in notes

The cot is specially designed to give parents extra time with their baby.

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Army Medicine leaders visit BACH’s COVID-19 frontlines

Article
8/3/2020
Soldier in mask speaking to other soldiers

The commander shared both successes and challenges in the face of a global pandemic.

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Army Healthcare Professionals share their call to serve

Article
7/16/2020
Scientist looking at samples in test tubes in a lab.

The Army provides no cost job training with pay and benefits to those who enlist for healthcare specialties.

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Defending the Homeland: BACH Civilian earns RHC-A Civilian of the Year

Article
6/26/2020
Soldier and woman standing by two flags, crossed.

[Guidry] will advance to the U.S. Army’s Medical Command (MEDCOM) Civilian of the Year competition later this year.

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Defending the Homeland: Secretary of the Army recognizes BACH and 531st COVID-19 support

Article
6/15/2020
Two soldiers in masks elbow bumping

McCarthy took time to recognize several Soldiers and a Department of the Army Civilian for their efforts in the Army’s COVID-19 response.

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