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Soldiers sitting in chairs in a classroom while a soldier is talking virtually and shown on a movie screen.

Feb. 22, 2021

Diverse in talent, united in mission; 120 years of service

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska — Officially founded in 1901 with the purpose of caring for soldiers on the battlefield and at home, the Army Nurse Corps has used their diverse talents in their united mission to provide selfless service and quality care to Soldiers, family members and other beneficiaries for over a century.

Dark haired woman in black clothing in front of American Flag.

Jan. 22, 2021

Delgado-DeWaele receives leadership award

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska — A member of the Medical Department Activity-Alaska operations section has received the Capt. John R. Teal Leadership Civilian Award for 2020.

Pfc. Patrick Cross, biomedical electronics technician for Medical Department Activity – Alaska fixes a leak in a pneumatic tourniquet from the physical therapy department. Cross is part of a team that works to ensure medical equipment functions properly for safe patient care

Jan. 22, 2021

Behind the medicine: medical maintenance

FORT WAINWIRGHT, Alaska — At the conclusion of a medical appointment, the provider and their support staff often receive the compliments or disapproval from a patient, but whether the appointment went well or not, often begins before the patient ever enters the room.

Megan Hajworonsky pulls the lever to transition MEDDAC-AK to MHS GENESIS

Nov. 6, 2020

MHS GENESIS goes live at MEDDAC-AK

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska — With the flip of a switch Medical Department Activity – Alaska officially deployed MHS GENESIS, the Department of Defense’s new electronic health record, Oct. 31 during an early morning ceremony at Bassett Army Community Hospital.

Overnight Oats - Looking for a quick and healthy breakfast? Overnight oats provide a well-balanced meal for extra energy and to feel full until lunchtime. (Justine Duchon, MEDDAC-AK Registered Dietitian

May 22, 2020

Breaking the fast

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska — ‘Breakfast is the most important meal of the day’ is a common phrase, but one often ignored. Breaking a fast with the first meal of the day is an important part of having a healthy, balanced diet and life. What makes breakfast so important?

Two women side by side

May 2, 2020

Exceeding Expectations

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska — Pregnancy can be an anxiety-filled time for many women, especially when going through pregnancy alone. This is where Alyssa Roland found herself in this exact situation; pregnant, alone and anxious.

Spc. Gabrielle Gavlick, a microbiology specialist at Bassett Army Community Hospital prepares a sample for COVID-19 rapid testing though a biological safety cabinet. Bassett ACH became the first healthcare facility in interior Alaska to have the capabilities to perform COVID-19 testing.

April 17, 2020

COVID-19 Rapid Testing

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska — Bassett Army Community Hospital became the first healthcare organization in interior Alaska, and one of a handful in the state, with the ability to provide rapid COVID-19 testing as of April 6.

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