Articles

Jan. 6, 2021

Francisco Elias: From Kimchi Omelets to Morcilla and Everything in Between

FORT BENNING, Ga. — Have you noticed a change in the Fort Benning Martin Army Community Hospital Dining Facility? That’s because Francisco Elias took over as Executive Chef about a month ago. So how does a Puerto Rican born, Culinary Institute of America trained, retired Army chef end up at MACH? Well, when life gives you lemons, a chef makes lemonade. Really delicious lemonade.

Dec. 21, 2020

Martin Army Community Hospital preparing to receive COVID-19 vaccine

FORT BENNING, Ga. — Many of you are seeing in the news about other medical facilities administering COVID-19 vaccine. As of now, we have not yet received our first allocation of the vaccine.

Dec. 17, 2020

ObGyn Nurse Marcella Hannah: Making a Difference

FORT BENNING, Ga. — The opening bars of Brahms Lullaby ring through the halls of Fort Benning Martin Army Community Hospital (MACH). That means a baby was born. That also means Obstetrics and Gynecology (ObGyn) Nurse Marcella Hannah was most likely right by the mother’s bedside.

Dec. 17, 2020

Army Wellness Center: Part 1 of 2 - Helping you Meet Your Goals

FORT BENNING, Ga. — The holidays usually mean a time of indulgence. There are lavish meals, a toast or two and decadent desserts. For those of us trying to stay on target when it comes to a healthy lifestyle, we can use all the help we can get right about now.

Dec. 3, 2020

MACH Remembers Beloved Family Medicine Resident

FORT BENNING, Ga. — Fort Benning Martin Army Community Hospital offers our sincerest condolences to the family of Capt. Seth Vernon Vande Kamp. The 31-year-old from Blue Springs, Mo. served as a Family Medicine Resident at MACH, until he pcs’d in August. As one of the Army’s newest physicians, he touched the lives of many patients here at Fort Benning. Vande Kamp was among seven Soldiers killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash while on a routine peacekeeping mission in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on November 12.

Dec. 3, 2020

Battlefield Circulation: MACH Command Visits Anniston Army Depot

ANNISTON, Ala. — Fort Benning Martin Army Community Hospital commander Col. Melissa Hoffman and Command Sgt. Maj. Hector Santiago-Perez visited the MACH satellite clinic located on Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) November 17.

Dec. 3, 2020

Army Warrior Tasks: MACH Soldiers Train to Survive

FORT BENNING, Ga. — Do you know how to navigate unfamiliar terrain without Waze or Google Maps? How about mastering that skill after treating a casualty and calling in a medevac?

Dec. 3, 2020

Best Warrior Competition: Martin's Finest

FORT BENNING, Ga. — They rucked 12 miles, climbed ropes and navigated unfamiliar territory in the dead of night. They scored points on accuracy shooting enemies and speed and skill in treating casualties.

Dec. 3, 2020

Army's Best of the Best: Ms. Ruby Ramos

FORT BENNING, Ga. — The Defense Health Agency (DHA) recognized Medical Support Assistant (MSA) Ruby Ramos as ranking among the Army’s Best of the Best. Ms. Ramos’ smiling face is often the first thing patients see at Fort Benning’s Martin Army Community Hospital’s (MACH) Dermatology Clinic. She scored 100% patient satisfaction on the Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) from April 1 through June 30 because she goes above and beyond when it comes to patient-centered care.

Dec. 3, 2020

Walk for Awareness: Breast Cancer

FORT BENNING, Ga. — October 16 is National Mammography Day. To raise awareness of breast cancer prevention and the services available, Fort Benning’s Martin Army Community Hospital (BMACH) dressed in pink and held a walk in order to support the cause.