MissionThe American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principals of the International Red Cross Movement. We will provide relief to victims of disaster and help prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Thank you for your interest in becoming involved with your local American Red Cross at Fort Bragg, NC. Volunteers are the heart of the American Red Cross, and we'd like you to join us. We depend on nearly 1 million volunteers nationwide and hundreds of volunteers in the Fort Bragg, NC community to carry out our mission as the world's leading humanitarian relief agency. As a Red Cross volunteer at Fort Bragg, NC, you can help provide support to the Womack Army Medical Center in administrative services or professional positions, such as: LPN/RN, Medical Support Assistant, and CNA. In addition, volunteer opportunities are available in DENTAC as administrative support, dental assistants, and dental hygienists. Other volunteer opportunities include assisting our military members and their families facing crisis situations, special events/briefings/fairs, and Green Ramp. Through all of our programs, Red Cross volunteers help change the lives of countless number of people at Fort Bragg, NC and across the U.S. each year. Further information can be obtained at Womack Red Cross ARC Office or Macomb St Office. For individuals interested in volunteering at WAMC or DENTAC, additional hospital in-processing is required. All volunteers must attend orientation; complete a background check, and any other requirements for areas of interest. HOW TO BECOME A RED CROSS VOLUNTEER?
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Once submitted you will be contacted by our Welcome Team within 72 hours. They will answer questions and assist you with your intake process. For questions or concerns please stop by the Red Cross at WAMC or call 907-7124 For information on Gate Pass click here  Youth Outreach Program Join us! Youth, ages 13-17, are invited to participate in the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces Youth Outreach Program. Once a month we’ll gather to serve members of our community by visiting VA nursing homes, hosting food drives, volunteering at feeding centers, and more.
Location: Red Cross Office, 1-1139 Macomb St., Fort Bragg, NC 28307
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* Upcoming Program Dates TBA
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 Call 910-867-8151 for more information.  THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THE RED CROSS As members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the American Red Cross and other national societies have a key role in upholding and abiding by the seven Fundamental Principles. Humanity: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples. Impartiality: It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress. Neutrality: In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature. Independence: The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement. Voluntary service: It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain. Unity: There can be only one Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory. Universality: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide. |
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Ophthalmology Service
The Ophthalmology Service is dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care to active duty soldiers, retired military beneficiaries and their dependents. We have two board certified general ophthalmologists, one board certified pediatric ophthalmologist, and one board eligible ophthalmologist in full-time staff positions. The comprehensive eye care that we provide includes the medical, surgical and laser treatment of eye trauma, cataract, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and strabismus. We evaluate and treat over 14,000 eye patients and perform more than 1,000 major eye operations annually. In addition, the ophthalmology service supports the full-time training of a senior resident ophthalmologist from the University of North Carolina Medical Center at Chapel Hill and we have direct affiliations with the University of North Carolina Eye Program. Screening GuidelinesDiabetes: Screenings for diabetic retinopathy normally are performed yearly.
Hypertension: Typically there is no need for routine hypertensive retinopathy screenings. Glaucoma: Routine glaucoma screenings are not performed by ophthalmology but should be part of a routine optometry exam. Cataracts: Screenings for cataract or following known cataracts should be performed during an optometry exam. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: Seen upon diagnosis and typically every three months from then on depending on the age, ANA status, and joints involved. Discuss with the Ophthalmologist. Plaquenil: Prior to starting treatment and typically yearly thereafter depending on the dose and treatment duration. PUVA: Prior to starting treatment. Retinopathy of Prematurity: Depends on the weight , age, and oxygen status. Over 1800 grams does not need a screening. 1500 grams to 1800 grams if on oxygen for more than one month. Less than 1500 grams no matter what the oxygen status should be seen. The first screening should be at 6 weeks post partum or 34 weeks whichever is first. School Vision Screenings: Screening for children failing school physicals typically are done by optometry. Refractive Surgery: Consults and screenings are done by optometry. |
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Immunizations
 Yearly Flu VaccineFlu Shots will be available for Tricare beneficiaries beginning in October 2015 at your Fort Bragg Primary Care Clinic by walk-in. Primary Care Clinics includes: Family Medicine & Residency Clinic, Byars Health Clinic, Hope Mills Medical Home, Fayetteville Medical Home, Linden Oaks Medical Home, Joel Health Clinic, Robinson Health Clinic, and Clark Clinic. All active duty soldiers will be given guidance by their chain of command on how the flu shot will be distributed. Retirees and adult beneficiaries who cannot obtain their flu shot from their network provider may obtain their flu shot from Allergy & Immunization Clinic. Please call your clinic for hours of operations for influenza immunization. Beneficiaries and retirees may also get their seasonal flu vaccine from a participating TRICARE retail network pharmacy. Call your local network pharmacy to make sure it participates in the vaccine program and has the vaccine in stock. To find a network pharmacy near you, call Express Scripts at 1-877-363-1303 or visit online at www.expressscripts.com/TRICARE/pharmacy The Emergency Department will not be giving any flu vaccines. Please do not visit the Emergency Department for Vaccines. General Flu InformationCold and flu season is quickly approaching and here at Womack Army Medical Center we want to make sure that our customers are protected. We believe it is an honor and a privilege to care for you each day and we want to keep you and your loved ones as healthy as possible. Keeping you up to date on your immunizations and the best health information out there is a major part of that. As we begin this Flu Season there may be some questions and concerns you may have. What is flu?Flu is an illness caused by a variety of influenza viruses that circulate throughout the population. Flu can vary from minor illness to a life-threatening condition. Most of the symptoms we usually recognize are cough, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, fever, fatigue, body aches, chills and headaches. How serious is flu really?The flu can be a very serious and unpredictable illness. In the United States about 5 to 20 percent of the population will get the flu each year and, more than 20,000 people are hospitalized from flu-related complications. There are anywhere between 3,000 to 49,000 deaths from flu-related causes each year. (On average 23,600) When does flu season start?Flu usually occurs in the colder winter months of the year, in the US the flu most commonly peaks in January and February. However, seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and continue to occur as late as May depending on the weather and the flu viruses each year. The Centers for Disease Control conducts ongoing surveillance and testing of influenza viruses and track the flu season from October to May with weekly updates on their website. The flu vaccine gives me the flu.No, the flu shot does not give you the flu. The “flu shot”, (the injectable version) is an inactive or “dead” virus. Basically, it is like giving your body a wanted poster for the flu and saying “Keep an eye out for this virus and destroy it on sight.” It allows your body to make antibodies to the flu, which will help fight the virus if you come in contact with it. The Flu Mist is a live virus, but it is temperature regulated and cannot live in the body. Most of the time when people get sick after receiving the flu vaccine, it is because they were infected with the flu prior to getting the vaccine. The flu vaccine is made up of three viruses; the selection of the viruses to be included in the seasonal flu vaccine is based on flu trends. They select the viruses that are circulating the globe the most, in order to provide the best possible protection. I never get sick, why should I worry?You may not get sick, but getting the flu vaccine isn’t just to protect you. Getting the flu vaccine also helps to protect the people you care about. Usually a healthy person can fight off the flu with few to no symptoms. That doesn’t mean that you will pass it to someone that will be able to fight it off, like your children or grandparents. So even if you don’t get the flu vaccine, you should get it to protect the people you care about. Who needs to get the vaccine?Flu vaccination is recommended for those 6 months and older. There are a few groups that should definitely get it; People 65 years and older, children that are younger than 2 years old and people that have chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, congestive heart failure, lung disease, just to name a few. Where and when can I get my vaccine?The flu vaccine will be available at your primary care clinic. If you are unable to get to your clinic, flu vaccine is also available, at no cost; at local off post Tricare covered pharmacies. You can call 1-877-363-1303 or visit online at www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE/pharmacy for information on participating retail pharmacies near you. What if I have side effects?The DHA - Immunization Healthcare Regional Office is available to assist patients and healthcare providers with consultation, diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of health problems after immunizations, VAERS reporting, and medical exemption assessment, if required. For appointments or questions, contact the DHA - Immunization Healthcare Regional Office at 910-432-4015. If medical issues arise after normal business hours or weekend, please contact the 24/7 DHA - Immunization Healthcare Support Center at 1-877-438-8222. Additional information can be found on www.cdc.gov and www.flu.gov. |
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Outcomes Management
Mission and VisionMissionSupport the Army mission, by ensuring high quality comprehensive healthcare to all beneficiaries with emphasis on prevention, cost effectiveness, & continuity, while fostering patient and family independence through education and support. VisionMedical Management… empowering independence; managing healthcare …planning for excellence. Definition of Case ManagementCase Management is a collaborative process which assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates options and services to meet complex health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes. --Case Management Society of America, 2002 How Case Management WorksAssessment -The Case Manager evaluates the patient/family for services. Populations targeted include:
Plan - The Case Manager:
Implementation - Case Management:
Coordinate - The Case Manager:
Evaluate – The Case Manager will evaluate:
Who is a Candidate for Case Management?Any of the following may indicate the need for Case Management evaluation:
How to Enroll a Patient in Case ManagementContact your Clinic Case Manager directly. Case Managers are available in the following clinics or areas:
Inpatient Case Management [Discharge Planning]The government has established a Discharge Planning Program to help active duty and retired service members and their families to understand and access the healthcare system. At Womack Army Medical Center, the Discharge Planners are available on the second floor and on the in-patient wards. The Role of the Inpatient Case Manager [Discharge Planner]Inpatient Case Managers [Discharge Planners] are registered nurses who work with the medical staff and the patient to arrange extended care at home or in the community prior to discharge from the hospital. The discharge planner functions as a consultant for the discharge planning process within a health facility, providing education and support to hospital staff in the development and implementation of discharge plans. Discharge Planners coordinate all services that will allow patients to smoothly transition to the next level of care while keeping costs to the patient at a minimum. **DISCHARGE PLANNERS DO NOT MAKE DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT DECISIONS. The Discharge Planner will assess a patient’s needs; create a plan of care; educate the patient and their family, and help the individual to make the best decisions they can about their healthcare needs prior to hospital discharge. Discharge planning may be helpful if you have:
Discharge Planners may assist you in obtaining:
Inpatient Case Management/Discharge Planning ServicesYour Provider, the leader of your health care team, works closely with your Discharge Planner to ensure that patients move onto another level of care whether it is:
Discharge Planners are available in the following inpatient areas:
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Infertility - Endocrinology Services
Welcome to the Infertility and Endocrinology Services information site! You will find our site helpful in answering some common questions about the referral process and treatments offered with the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility clinic at Womack Army Medical Center. Services Offered:
Andrology and embryology services are provided by an outside laboratory and not a portion of Womack Army Medical Center. Andrology services include sperm wash for IUI, in depth semen analysis, and sperm cryopreservation. Embryology services include In Vitro Fertilization These services are not covered by Tricare and can cost anywhere from $250 to over $10,000 depending on the services needed.
IVF is offered 4 times a year and patients are placed on a wait list for an average of 6-12 months. Please contact the IVF coordinator at 910-643-2589 for more information. Please select the IVF link below for more details for the work up required.
Purpose: To improve the referral process to the infertility clinic and expedite the initiation of the basic work up on patients prior to their initial appointment to specialty Reproductive Endocrinology and infertility care.
Immediate referral: Developmental reproductive issues.
Immediate referral: All female patients with over 2 miscarriages. Infertility Referral: (1 year unprotected intercourse <35 years old) Detailed referral to the GYN/Infertility Clinic in CHCS. Referring providers outside of the military charting system may fax referrals to 910-907-7825. Bilateral tubo-tubal anastomosis-BTA (Tubal Reversal) referral: Females age less than 39 years old at time of referral are candidates for BTA. The basic infertility work up for both male and female partners will need to be completed prior to scheduling the initial visit. The female will need to complete the lab work as well as the HSG and a current pap smear. The male partner will need to complete the labs and semen analysis. Once the work up is completed the patient may call 910-907-9270 to schedule initial appointment. The patient will need to have the following:
Basic Infertility Work up current within 12 months
Nutrition Consultation for BMI>30 for weight loss prior to referral. Patients with a BMI > 35 will not be accepted into program. Referral to specialty services for specific medical, social, psychological, or surgical condition requiring consideration prior to implementing infertility treatments or subsequent pregnancy (includes genetic counseling). Patients with recent history (6 months or under ongoing treatment) that is contraindicated in child bearing or family building MUST be cleared by treating provider prior to acceptance into program. Prenatal Vitamins/Folic Acid supplementation Fertility diagnosis and treatment and treatment for recurrent pregnancy loss are available through Womack Army Medical Center including all advanced reproductive technologies. Patients are financially responsible for services not covered by Tricare. Infertility services are dedicated to support the families within the military health care system, surrogacy services and tubal reversals are not available at this time.
Womack Army Medical Center is committed to the long term health of all patients and requires any patients with a BMI in excess of 30 to participate in a weight reduction program prior to initiation of infertility treatment. We strongly encourage all patients (BMI 25 -29) to actively engage in a weight reduction/health maintenance program during or prior to infertility treatment.
Also, patients who smoke or use tobacco are strongly encouraged to quit smoking prior to starting fertility treatment. Smokers much be actively enrolled in smoking cessation class prior to receiving ovarian hyper stimulation medications for infertility treatment.
Patients may choose to self-refer to a civilian infertility specialist; however they assume all financial responsibility related to fertility care not covered by Tricare.
Patient's Fact Sheets
Please click on each topic to view the following facts:
Websites to explore for more information on Infertility:
CDC Statistics: Association for Reproductive Medicine:
Society for Assisted Reproduction Technologies:
National Infertility Association:
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Mother Baby Unit
 MissionTo provide care for normal spontaneous vaginal delivery, operative vaginal delivery, cesarean delivery patients, their newborns, and high risk antepartum patients requiring hospitalization. We specialize in delivering safe, comprehensive, quality care and quality caring to the mother, infant, and family.
Scope of ServicePopulation Served
Conditions and Diagnosis Treated
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Meeting Patient Needs
o Due to infection control concerns for our newborn patients, non-sibling children under the age of 12 are not allowed on the unit.
Links: Gestational Diabetes: http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/gestational/ *
Gestational Hypertension: http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/pregnancy-induced-hypertension.html *
Phototherapy: http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/umphototherapy.htm *
Metabolic Testing: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/newbornscreening/ *
Lochia: http://www.healthpages.org/care-after-vaginal-birth/physical-healing-after-vaginal-birth/ * IBCLS (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant: http://ibclccare.org/ *
Breastfeeding USA (CLCs): https://breastfeedingusa.org/content/becoming-breastfeeding-counselor *
Safe Kids North Carolina: http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/SafeKids/ *
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Dental Clinic
6 Dental ClinicsWomack Army Medical Center's Dental Command provides dental services through the following clinics:
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Maternal Child Health
MissionProvide comprehensive, high quality, convenient, and family centered care that promotes, maintains, and/or improves the physical and emotional well-being of mothers, babies, and women throughout the life cycle, by health supervision, education, family involvement and utilization of resources. Support graduate level education and research.
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Breastfeeding Consultation
MissionAssist mother, babies, and their families in having a successful breastfeeding experience. We also feature an assortment of products and services to provide comfort and convenience to breastfeeding families. During the hospital stay mothers are provided with professional and practical assistance by our staff and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). After discharge families can make appointments with the lactation consultant as well. Professional Services
Breastfeeding Classes - Make the Breastfeeding Choice - Educate Early For Success Breastfeeding Classes are offered on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. The class is held from 1:00-3:30pm. It is located on the 3rd floor, Mother Baby Unit in room 339. No registration is needed. It is encouraged to attend this class during your third trimester. Support Persons are welcomed to attend. While breastfeeding may not seem the right choice for every parent, it is the best choice for every baby. ~ Amy Spangler WARNING: Emailing of this information is at the discretion of the applicant and uses the applicant’s email system. Womack Army Medical Center does NOT assume any liability for the interception of the information contained on this form. |
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
 MissionTo provide quality healthcare & support the family unit. Dual mission: provide care to premature babies and seriously ill newborns. Support labor and delivery with all cesarean deliveries. Congratulations on the birth of your baby and welcome to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The NICU staff is committed to provide a serene environment to promote healing and bonding. We strive to help you understand what is happening with your infant. We will assist you and your family in gaining the confidence needed to be able to care for your infant in the hospital and at home. During your baby’s stay in the NICU, a group of specially trained staff will provide quality care to your baby. The staff includes:
We encourage you to talk to providers, ask questions, and visit as often as possible. It is important to note that hospital Chaplains frequently make rounds in the NICU and they are available to meet your needs as well.
We look forward to helping you on your parenting journey!
Communication in the NICU
Understanding the care your infant receives in the NICU is vitally important to reducing stress during the hospitalization. Neonatologists and NNPs are available to answer questions any time day or night.
You may call the NICU by telephone at any time to obtain information about your infant. It is the hope of the NICU staff that you feel comfortable in asking questions or conveying any concerns you may have.
Please remember that we can only give information about an infant’s condition to the parents. Please respect the confidentiality of others in the NICU and refrain from asking questions about or photographing others. The staff can only answer questions about patients who are currently admitted to the NICU, once you have been discharged please refer to the advice nurse assigned to your clinic for questions or concerns.
NICU Guidelines
Visitation Upon delivery, every baby is assigned an identification band with two corresponding numbered bands. One of these bands will go to the mother and the other will go to a designated support person. Any banded person is encouraged to spend time the new baby in the NICU. We ask that you please follow these guidelines when visiting:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Women’s Health plays a vital role in the overall readiness of the Army. Womack Army Medical Center supports women’s health through OB/GYN care, breast cancer screening and more. Your physical, mental emotional and spiritual health are our priorities. Obstetrics/GynecologyWelcome to the Department of OB/GYN and Nurse Midwifery Services information site. Our goal in developing this site is to provide you with the most up to date quality information that will assist you throughout your pregnancy. You will find our site helpful in answering some common questions about your pregnancy, prenatal care and delivery at Womack Army Medical Center. MissionProvide the highest quality health care, maximize the medical deployability of the force, ensure the readiness of Womack personnel, and sustain exceptional education and training programs. VisionThe Army’s Medical Center of Excellence…..the choice of America’s finest!
Midwifery Clinic Extended Hours Tue, Thur: 7:30 a.m. -7:00 p.m. Active duty sick call (enrolled patients) Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m. After Hours: Pregnancy less than 20 Weeks present to the Emergency Department 7 Days/Week, 24 Hours 7 Days/Week, 24 Hours 7 Days/Week, 24 Hours 7 Days/Week, 24 Hours Gestational Diabetes Class
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