Keller Army Community Hospital

09/03/2026

Capt. Jacquelyn Contant was recognized during a Farewell Recognition Ceremony at Keller Army Community Hospital on September 3, 2026.

Contant, who is the Chief of Keller’s Nutrition Care Department, received the Meritorious Service Medal for meritorious service while assigned as the Chief of Nutrition Care for Keller Army Community Hospital. Her exceptional leadership, selfless devotion to Soldiers, and unparalleled dedication to mission accomplishment were instrumental in the overall success of the unit.

Additionally, she received the coveted Headquarters Company ‘Pink Pony’ Command coin, a ‘ceremonial’ charcuterie board and a cutting board.

Presenting her certificate/medal is Col. Sally P. DelVecchio, Commander, Keller Army Community Hospital, and Master Sgt. Harold L. Phillips III.

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09/03/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Sgt.(P) Alisha Serrano who promoted to the rank of ‘Staff Sergeant’ during a Thursday afternoon ceremony at Keller Army Community Hospital.

Serrano is a 68M – Nutrition Care Specialist working with Keller’s Nutrition Care Department.

Presenting her ‘Certificate of Promotion’ is 1st Lt. Mercedes Arroyo, (acting) Commander, Headquarters Company, Keller Army Community Hospital, and 1st Sgt. Kimberly Delcano, First Sergeant, Headquarters Company, Keller Army Community Hospital.

For more information on the 68M – Nutrition care Specialist MOS, go to https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/science-medicine/physical-mental-health/68m-nutrition-care-specialist

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09/03/2026

Keller Army Community Hospital held an Assumption of Responsibility Ceremony, September 3, 2026, where Command Sgt. Maj. William E. Butler II assumed responsibility from Master Sgt. Harold L. Phillips III.

Col. Sally P. DelVecchio, Commander, Keller Army Community Hospital, was the presiding officer.

The ceremony was held at Keller Traffic Circle.

Please join us in welcoming CSM Butler to the Keller Family and West Point area.

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08/17/2026

The Keller Army Community Hospital Contraceptive Care Clinic, located in Keller’s Women’s Health Clinic (first floor), is a “walk-in” contraceptive care clinic serving U.S. Military Academy Cadets and TRICARE beneficiaries.

The clinic is open Tuesdays, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

To schedule a women’s health appointment, you can:

• Call the Appointment Call Center at 844-249-7034, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Call the Women’s Health Clinic front desk at 315-774-8507

• Make an appointment with the Q-Anywhere application from your phone.

More information on Women’s Health services at Keller can be found at https://keller.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Womens-Health-Pregnancy

08/14/2026

Military Health recognizes the lasting impact of U.S. Army Col. Brian D. Allgood, warfighter physician, Purple Heart recipient.

Army Col. (Dr.) Brian D. Allgood, a Purple Heart recipient who died in a helicopter crash amidst enemy fire in Iraq, and the namesake of the Brian D. Allgood Community army hospital, left a legacy of “other-focused” leadership and medical care that lives on today.

08/12/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Emily Ricker, a scientist at The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, on her winning (first place) presentation at the 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) in Kissimmee, Florida.

She presented, "Prospective Identification of Stress Fracture Risk via Serum Proteomic Profiling upon Entry to Training at the U.S. Military Academy” during poster session 1 on August 4, 2026, under the "NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL: Integrating Holistic & Technological Approaches for Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention" topic.

One of the co-authors is Dr. Kenneth L. Cameron, PhD, MPH, ATC, Director of Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research at Keller Army Community Hospital; the other co-authors are Dr. Sarah de la Motte, John Tra, and Thomas Conrads.

Keller Army Community Hospital is not only the bedrock of premier health services to the West Point - The U.S. Military Academy (USMA) and West Point area military members, dependents, veterans, and retires, but we are one of the primary research facilities in the military. The research conducted at Keller – along with military, academic, and civilian organizations – directly supports the health, safety, and operational capabilities of USMA Cadets and U.S. Military members.

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08/07/2026

Keller Army Community Hospital recognizes National Purple Heart Day!!! - August 7th

Today, we join Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives.

The Purple Heart began as something called the Badge of Military Merit, an honor created by General George Washington in 1782. The honor was only presented to enlisted soldiers who had performed a “singularly meritorious action”. Only a handful of these were awarded, and following the American Revolution, the Badge of Military Merit didn’t become a permanent fixture among the various other awards and decorations given to those who serve.

But the spirit of the Badge of Military Merit would be honored again in 1932, when the Purple Heart award was created to honor the bicentennial of George Washington’s birthday. World War I saw the first Purple Hearts awarded to soldiers, presented on the site of the final encampment of the Continental Army in Windsor, New York.

The Purple Heart took many years to evolve into what it is known as today. When General Douglas MacArthur signed General Order #3 establishing the modern Purple Heart, it was not authorized to be awarded to anyone except to those serving in the Army or the Army Air Corps. A presidential order signed in 1942 opened the Purple Heart to all branches of the military including the U.S. Coast Guard.

One contemporary interpretation of the color of the Purple Heart is that the color represents the blood of all those who have made sacrifices in war, but traditionally the color is thought to represent the courage of those who serve.

To the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives…we remember you, we recognize you, and we salute your efforts.

If you are new to the West Point area, we suggest a visit to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, N.Y. The Hall of Honor provides an incredible journey through military history as well as reminders of human sacrifice and the cost of freedom. More information on the hall can be found at https://www.thepurpleheart.com/.

08/05/2026

The Q-Anywhere mobile app is designed to streamline your military healthcare experience by allowing you to easily activate and manage the following from your smartphone:

• Pharmacy – new or refill prescriptions and ScriptCenter refills.

• Primary Care – schedule primary care appointments.

• Specialty Clinics – scheduled appointments for women’s health, hearing readiness, and optometry.

• Cadet Health – schedule appointments for Mologne Cadet Health Clinic (USMA Cadets only).

Download Q-Anywhere today:

• Apple App Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/q-anywhere/id6761550454

• Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acftechnologies.qanywhere&pcampaignid=web_share

At the “Sites” prompt, choose “West Point” for Keller Army Community Hospital.

Under the leadership of the Defense Health Agency, Keller Army Community Hospital continues to improve and evolve to better serve the Greater West Point community and our beneficiaries.

07/31/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Staff Sgt. Bruce Alegado who received the Meritorious Service Medal for meritorious service while assigned as the Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge of the Department of Pharmacy Services at Keller Army Community Hospital. His exceptional leadership, selfless devotion to Soldiers, and unparalleled dedication to mission accomplishment were instrumental in the overall success of the unit.

Presenting the citation/medal is Maj. Wesley Snow, Chief, Dept. of Pharmacy Services at Keller.

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07/30/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Paul Netzel who received the Defense Health Agency Meritorious Civilian Service Award for exceptional meritorious service as the Emergency Manager at Keller Army Community Hospital. Additionally, Netzel was presented with a gift in recognition of his service to Keller and the West Point community.

Presenting the award certificate/medal is Col. Sally P. DelVecchio, Commander, Keller Army Community Hospital, and Lt. Col. Allyson Schmidt, Chief, Plans, Training, Mobilization & Security (PTM&S) at Keller.

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