Keller Army Community Hospital

03/11/2026

Keller to temporarily close for Force Protection Exercise

Keller Army Community Hospital will temporarily be closed to the public, on March 25, 2026, due to a scheduled force protection exercise. This exercise is crucial to enhance our preparedness and response capabilities for large-scale emergencies.

The following services will be CLOSED on March 25, 2026, until 1 p.m.:

• Primary Care
• Physical Therapy
• Laboratory
• Radiology
• Pharmacy

Dental appointments/services will be open/available all day; full medical services (mentioned above) will resume at 1 p.m.

The Emergency Room will be OPEN for urgent medical needs. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we conduct this vital training exercise to better serve our community in times of crisis.

03/06/2026

Keller Army Community Hospital recognizes the 139th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Enlisted Medical Corps on March 1, 2026, and conducted a more formal ceremony on March 6, 2026.

Though 1887 is the formal establishment year of the corps, as early as 1775, hospital stewards oversaw supplies, from blankets and pillows to herbs and rags to make bandages and tourniquets. From there the duties grew to encompass procurement of food and supplies, budget management, and all major administrative and logistical functions of hospitals. Additionally, they assisted surgeons in procedures, dispensed medicines, and dressed wounds.

Today, the Army Medical Department’s Enlisted Corps is composed of 24 military occupational skills and 12 additional skill identifiers, making it one of the most diverse and complex corps in the Army. The duty of a typical day spans the entire range of tasks in the hospital, and outpatient and dental clinics, as well as public health.

Keller celebrates the contributions and personal sacrifices made every day, at home and abroad, by our enlisted medical warriors. They are, indeed, the backbone of our U.S. Army Medical Command. For 139 years, since the signing of General Order #29, the Enlisted Corps has provided excellent care to our wounded, ill, and injured.

We say “THANK YOU” to each Enlisted Soldier – from the 68A Biomedical Equipment Specialist to the 68Z Chief Medical NCO – for the professionalism and selfless service to the U.S. Army, the Army Medical Command, and our great Nation.

IN THIS IMAGE: Pvt. Angelica Olivares (2nd from left) and Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence Atwood (3rd from left) ceremonially cut the cake (displayed in lower left corner); looking on is Command Sgt, Maj. Julie Morris (left), Command Sergeant Major, Keller Army Community Hospital, and 1stt Sgt. Kimberly Delcano (right), First Sergeant, Headquarters Company, Keller Army Community Hospital.

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03/06/2026

National Dentist Day is celebrated annually – on March 6th – to honor dentists for their contributions to oral health and to encourage regular dental checkups. It is a day to show appreciation for dentists, orthodontists, and oral surgeons for their work in preventing and treating oral diseases.

This is also a great time to remind beneficiaries to “keep your smile strong” with the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP). TDP is available to active duty family members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their families.

Learn more about what TDP covers at https://tricare.mil/TDP.

To learn more about dental services at Keller Army Community Hospital, go to https://keller.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Dental/Dental-Clinics.

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03/03/2026

Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) at West Point provides screenings, evaluations and educational intervention services to children ages birth through 36 months.

Do you have a child between the ages of 0-3 years old who shows concerns with any of the following areas?

• Physical skills (reaching, walking, drawing, building)

• Cognitive skills (thinking, learning, solving problems)

• Communication skills (talking, listening, understanding others)

• Self-help or adaptive skills (eating, dressing)

• Social or emotional skills (playing, interacting with others)

If your family is full-time active duty or full-time DoD civilian living on West Point, your child may be eligible for free developmental screenings. Please contact West Point EDIS (315-774-8345) for more information.

For more information on EDIS, go to https://keller.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Family-Developmental-Services/Educational-and-Developmental-Intervention-Services.

02/26/2026

Here are images from Thursday afternoon's Hospital Commander and Command Sergeant Major's Monthly Awards Ceremony.

In all images, the award recipients are pictured with Col. Andrew Hover (far left), Deputy Commander for Nursing & Health Services – acting commander, Keller Army Community Hospital; and Command Sgt. Maj. Julie C. Morris (far right), Command Sergeant Major, Keller Army Community Hospital.

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02/26/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Lt. Col. Andrew Bigelow (3rd from left), Chief, West Point Public Health, who received the U.S. Army Commendation Medal for exceptional service as a member of the U.S. Military Academy Protection Team during fiscal year 2025.

The other members of the team are Lt. Col. Jonathan Fuller (2nd from left) and Mr. Paul Netzel (not pictured).

The team’s unmatched professionalism, technical expertise, and unwavering commitment to mission success were instrumental in the team being recognized as the ‘Best Major Subordinate Command Antiterrorism Program’ for FY25 by the Office of the Provost Marshal General. Their outstanding contributions directly enhanced the effectiveness, readiness, and overall protection posture of the U.S. Military Academy.

Presenting the certificate/medal are Lt. Gen. Steven W. Gilland (left), 61st Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Command Sgt. Maj. Phil K. Barretto (right), 22nd Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

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02/23/2026

Due to the inclement weather and West Point’s CODE RED status, Keller Army Community Hospital is CLOSED on Monday, February 23, 2026

The PFPC, scheduled for today, is CANCELLED.

The Emergency Room is OPEN 24 hours. If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Please refer to the West Point Garrison and Community page for updates.

❄️ 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 | 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛. 𝟐𝟑 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 - 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 (𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝)
West Point will operate under Code Red until 11:59 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, to support safe and efficient snow removal and prepare for a full return to operations Tuesday. The National Weather Service Blizzard Warning remains in effect through 6 p.m. Monday. Only emergency and weather-recovery personnel should report to post.

📌 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
Heavy snow (estimated around 14-22 inches) with high winds (estimated around 45 mph) are expected. Roads, sidewalks, bridges, and overpasses may become slick and hazardous, and visibility could be significantly reduced at times due to falling and blowing snow.

Avoid unnecessary travel whenever possible. If you must travel, plan ahead and carefully consider both your departure and return routes and timing to avoid being isolated by snow, and always check local conditions before leaving. Please take time now to secure outdoor items. For West Point residents, ice melt is available at 733 Garrard Rd. If you experience a housing emergency, please contact 845-446-3570.

📌 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒:
𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛. 𝟐𝟑:
•West Point Schools: Closed
•Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District: Closed
•West Point Visitor Control Center (VCC): Closed (If you need a pass, head to Stony Lonesome Gate)
•Washington Gate: Closed
•Keller Army Community Hospital: ER OPEN 24/7. All in-person outpatient appointments cancelled; all previously scheduled virtual appointments will occur; All surgeries cancelled and rescheduled; Radiology/laboratory/pharmacy/physical therapy closed.
•West Point AAFES/ Commissary: Will assess tomorrow
•West Point Museum: Closed
•West Point Tours: Tours canceled
•West Point Visitors Center: Closed
•Victor Constant Ski Area: Will assess tomorrow
•Bowling: Will assess tomorrow
•CYS: Closed

USAG West Point is actively monitoring weather conditions. To support our DPW's snow removal efforts, we ask all community members to please move their vehicles off the roads. This will help us clear the streets for everyone safely and efficiently.

02/13/2026

FOR YOUR AWARENESS: The main entrance – sliding doors – to Building 900 (Keller Army Community Hospital) will be temporarily closed so facilities can replace the sliding doors.

Keller will be open throughout the replacement; patient care will not be affected.

The replacement is scheduled to take place from Friday afternoon, February 20, 2026, to Monday morning, February 23, 2026, to reduce any impact on patient care.

The closure schedule is:

• Friday, February 20, 2026, from 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (1200-1430) – one set of doors will be closed, the other set will be available for entrance/exit.
After 2:30 p.m. (1430), both doors are scheduled to be secure. Departure from Building 900 will need to occur through the Emergency Room doors or Brian D. Allgood doors. Signage will be posted.

• Friday, February 20, 2026, at 4 p.m. (1600) to Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6 a.m. (0600), the doors will be secured.

• Monday, February 23, 2026, after 6 a.m. (0600), the doors are scheduled to be fully operational and open for entrance/departure.

Temporary signage will be posted at the main entrance.

THANK YOU for your patience and cooperation as facilities replace the sliding doors.

02/11/2026

KACH to Conduct Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) Flights at West Point

Keller Army Community Hospital has received FAA clearance and will be conducting unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or "drone" flights over Garrison West Point in the coming weeks. These flights are a preliminary step in Keller’s long-term initiative to improve Keller’s ability to provide medical logistic support to its outlying clinics including the Mologne Cadet Health Clinic.

Keller will make every effort to notify the West Point community on dates, start times, and conclusions of the test flights.

The primary purpose of these initial flights is to identify and establish safe and efficient flight paths across the Garrison. The safety and privacy of all West Point residents and personnel is paramount.

Key details regarding these operations:

• Supervision: All drone flights will be continuously monitored by trained ground personnel.

• Cargo: Most of these flights will not be carrying any cargo. A small, select number of flights will carry simulated test cargo to assess performance.

• Safety Protocols: Operations will be immediately cancelled if any safety concerns arise.

• Privacy: While the drones are equipped with cameras, their use is strictly limited to navigation and the verification of landing zones. They will not be used for surveillance purposes.

The long-term vision for this initiative is to integrate drone technology into military medical logistics, significantly enhancing the health, safety, and readiness of our soldiers. This program also serves to familiarize service members with drone technology, equipping them with the necessary skills to operate and leverage these tools in potential combat scenarios. As drones become increasingly embedded in military tactics, this hands-on experience is essential for ensuring both safety and mission effectiveness in the field.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to advance military medical capabilities.

LEARN MORE about Project M.A.R.S. and the F.A.A. clearance at https://keller.tricare.mil/News-Gallery/Articles/Article/4399529/from-the-lab-to-the-landscape-kachs-project-mars-enters-new-phase-with-faa-appr

02/09/2026

Learn more about our namesake - Col. William Lordan Keller.

Col. William Lordan Keller spent more than five decades in the U.S. Army, innovating in the operating room and putting patients first — earning the moniker the “Grand Old Man of Army Medicine.”

While military hospitals today carry on Keller’s training techniques and surgical innovations — his namesake endures at the award-winning Keller Army Community Hospital at West Point - The U.S. Military Academy, where Keller served as a surgeon.

Here's his incredible story: https://health.mil/News/Dvids-Articles/2026/02/07/news557640

02/06/2026

"From the Lab to the Landscape: KACH’s Project MARS enters new phase with FAA approval"

In a significant advancement for military medical logistics, Keller Army Community Hospital has secured critical flight approvals, marking a new phase for its ambitious drone delivery program, Project MARS (Medical Autonomous Resupply System). This development propels the hospital's initiative to integrate unmanned aircraft into its operations, building on its foundational partnership with the United States Military Academy’s Robotics Research Center.

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KACH secures critical FAA approval for new phase of Project MARS (Medical Autonomous Resupply System)

02/06/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Kenneth L. Cameron, PhD, MPH, ATC, FNATA who was selected to receive the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) Foundation’s 2026 Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research.

Cameron is Director of Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research, John A. Feagin Sports Medicine Fellowship at Keller Army Community Hospital.

Defense Health Agency | Military Health | Army Medicine | U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) | Medical Readiness Command, East | U.S. Army | NATA Research & Education Foundation | National Athletic Trainers' Association |

CONGRATULATIONS to Kenneth L. Cameron, PhD, MPH, ATC, FNATA who was selected to receive the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) Foundation’s 2026 Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training