Keller Army Community Hospital

12/29/2025

Respiratory illnesses, including Influenza (flu), COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are on the rise in New York State.

Take precautions now to reduce the risk of respiratory viruses.

PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS:

• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

• Regularly disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

• Carry an alcohol based (at least 60%) hand sanitizer to use when soap and water are not available.

• Stay up to date with seasonal vaccines. The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the most common flu viruses and is available for ages 6 months and up. Talk with your healthcare provider to see if you are eligible for COVID or RSV vaccination.

• Get plenty of sleep, exercise daily, eat nutritious foods, and drink plenty of water to maintain a strong immune system.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE SICK:

• Stay home until all your symptoms get better and you have not had a fever (without fever reducing medication) for at least 24 hours.

• Take precautions over the next 5 days (social distancing, handwashing, masking).

• Treatment can be important if you're at higher risk of severe illness, talk with your healthcare provider as soon as possible after symptoms begin.

Find more information about Respiratory illness at Centers for Disease Control & Prevention at https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/about/index.html

THANK YOU for your diligence in preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses.

12/22/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to Suzanne Belladone who retired after more than 27 years of federal service concluding as a Health Systems Specialist for Keller Army Community Hospital’s Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO).

During the ceremony, Belladone received an American flag that was flown over West Point, a Certificate of Appreciation from the Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, a Civilians Service Commendation Medal, a Certificate of Retirement, and a Keller Command coin from Col. Sean J. Hipp, Commander, Keller Army Community Hospital.

Defense Health Agency | Military Health | Army Medicine | U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) | U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence | Medical Readiness Command, East | U.S. Army |

12/19/2025

In alignment with the Presidential Executive Order to close all executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government, Keller Army Community Hospital’s clinics and outpatient services will close on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025.

Keller services will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, for Christmas.

Those clinics/services include:

• Primary Care (including Dermatology)

• Department of Surgery

• Physical Therapy

• Pharmacy

• Pathology & Laboratory Services

• Radiology

• Dental

• Eye & Hearing Services

• Behavioral Health

The Emergency Department will be open 24 hours and will have staff readily available to provide support. If you have a medical emergency, CALL 9-1-1.

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. All

12/17/2025

KACH receives the 2025 ‘Top General Hospital Award’ from The Leapfrog Group by demonstrating the highest performance in the nation on quality and patient safety, including ethical billing and informed patient consent procedures, lower infection rates, prevention of medication errors, and surgical safety.

Defense Health Agency | Military Health | U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) | Army Medicine | U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence | Medical Readiness Command, East | U.S. Army |

Keller Army Community Hospital receives the ‘Top General Hospital Award’ from The Leapfrog Group for demonstrating the highest performance in the nation on quality and patient safety, including

12/11/2025

Keller Army Community Hospital clinics and outpatient services will close at 1200 (12 p.m.) on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Those clinics/services include:

• Primary Care (including Dermatology)

• Department of Surgery

• Physical Therapy

• Pharmacy

• Pathology & Laboratory Services

• Radiology

• Dental

• Eye & Hearing Services

• Behavioral Health

The Emergency Department will be open 24-hours, and clinics will have staff readily available to provide support to the ED. If you have a medical emergency, CALL 9-1-1.

12/08/2025

If you haven’t completed this survey, we ask that you do.

Keller Army Community Hospital’s Public Health team is conducting a Community Strengths and Themes Assessment survey as part of our triennial Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan for West Point.

We are requesting your input to so we can improve the health, readiness, and resilience of the military and civilian community on West Point. The survey concludes on December 31, 2025.

The survey can be found by scanning the QR code or going to https://phpubapps.health.mil/Survey/se/25113745671BB09B.

The end state is to provide the Installation leadership with a report every three years that describes the health of the community and a plan to improve deficient areas. This is a required action for Public Health departments and the last survey completed, on West Point, was in 2023.

We THANK YOU, in advance, for your participation, and for your pro-active assistance in improving the health, readiness, and resilience of the Greater West Point community.

12/05/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to Sgt. Juan Jose Bonifacio Gonzalez who re-enlisted in the U.S. Army during a Friday afternoon ceremony at Keller Army Community Hospital.

Bonifacio Gonzalez is a 68Q MOS – Pharmacy Specialist – working in Keller Army Community Hospital’s Pharmacy Department.

Maj. Wesley Snow, Chief of Keller’s Pharmacy Department, provided opening remarks before administering the ‘Oath of Enlistment’.

For more information on becoming a Pharmacy Specialist (68Q MOS) in the U.S. Army, go to https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/science-medicine/physical-mental-health/68q-pharmacy-specialist.

Defense Health Agency | Military Health | Army Medicine | U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) | U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence | Medical Readiness Command, East | U.S. Army | U.S. Army Retention |

12/05/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to Sgt.(P) Jacob Brown who promoted to the rank of ‘Staff Sergeant’ in the U.S. Army during a Friday afternoon ceremony at Keller Army Community Hospital.

Brown is a Practical Nursing Specialist (68C MOS) and the Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge in Keller’s Post Anesthesia Care Unit/Same Day Surgery.

Pictured with Brown is Lt. Col. Marko Benito, Chief/Officer-in-Charge, Post Anesthesia Care Unit/Same Day Surgery, and brown’s wife, Emilee.

For more information on becoming a Practical Nursing Specialist (68C MOS) in the U.S. Army, go to https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/science-medicine/general-care/68c-practical-nursing-specialist.

Defense Health Agency | Military Health | Army Medicine | U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) | U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence | Medical Readiness Command, East | U.S. Army | U.S. Army Retention

12/04/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to Spc.(P) Jihwan Min who promoted to the rank of ‘Sergeant’ in the U.S. Army during a Thursday afternoon promotion ceremony at Keller Army Community Hospital.

Min is an Eye Specialist (68Y MOS) and works in Keller’s Optometry Department.

The presiding officer was Capt. Thu Hua, Chief, Department of Specialty Care, Keller Army Community Hospital.

In addition to the promotion, newly promoted Sgt. Min received the Army Achievement Medal for earning Soldier of the Quarter, Fiscal Year 2025, 4th Quarter.

For more information on becoming an Eye Specialist (68Y MOS) in the U.S. Army, go to https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/science-medicine/general-care/68y-eye-specialist.

Defense Health Agency | Military Health | Army Medicine | U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) | U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence | Medical Readiness Command, East | U.S. Army |

12/03/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to Sgt. Timothy Albert who received the U.S. Army Garrison West Point Certificate of Achievement during Wednesday’s West Point Community Leader Information Forum at the West Point Club’s Hudson Room.

Albert serves as the Public Affairs Officer for West Point’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Program. He has transformed communications, producing high-quality flyers and videos that drove record engagement and participation in morale activities. His professionalism and dedication have strengthened the relationship between Soldiers, Garrison leadership, and the surrounding community.

Albert is pictured with Command Sgt. Maj. Taylor A. Cathey, Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Garrison West Point, and Col. Daniel R. Stuewe, Commander, U.S. Army Garrison West Point.

Sgt. Albert is a Pharmacy Specialist (68Q MOS) in Keller’s Pharmacy Department. For more information on the 68Q – Pharmacy Specialist MOS, go to https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/science-medicine/physical-mental-health/68q-pharmacy-specialist.

Defense Health Agency | Military Health | Army Medicine | U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) | U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence | Medical Readiness Command, East | West Point Garrison and Community | U.S. Army | West Point Family and MWR

12/03/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to Robert Torres III, a Certified Surgical Technologist in Keller Army Community Hospital’s (KACH) Department of Surgery, who was selected as a 2025 Fellow of the Association of Surgical Technologists – a designation recognizing surgical technologists who demonstrate unwavering commitment to the profession, upholding the highest professional, ethical, and moral standards while actively advancing the field to improve surgical patient care.

Defense Health Agency | Military Health | Army Medicine | U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) | U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence | Medical Readiness Command, East | U.S. Army |

Robert Torres III, a Certified Surgical Technologist at KACH recevies FAST designation.

12/02/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to Cpl.(P) Bailey Humphery who promoted to the rank of ‘Sergeant’ in the U.S. Army during a Tuesday afternoon ceremony at Keller Army Community Hospital.

Humphrey is a Nutrition Care Specialist (68M MOS) and works in Keller’s Nutrition Care Division (NCD).

Pictured with Humphery (center) is Capt. Raenette Neidhardt, Commander, Headquarters Company, Keller Army Community Hospital; 1st Sgt. Kimberly Delcano, First Sergeant, HQ Company; Sgt. 1st Class David Wang, Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge, NCD; and Capt. Jacqueline Contant, Chief, NCD.

For more information on becoming a Nutrition Care Specialist in the U.S. Army, go to https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/science-medicine/physical-mental-health/68m-nutrition-care-specialist.

Defense Health Agency | Military Health | Army Medicine | U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) | U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence | Medical Readiness Command, East | U.S. Army | U.S. Army Retention |