Keller Army Community Hospital

10/15/2026

Keller Army Community Hospital’s Kenneth L. Cameron, PhD, MPH, ATC, FNATA, Director of Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research, John A. Feagin Sports Medicine Fellowship, Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, N.Y., and the team at Oculogica, developed an invention that was named to TIME’s list of the Best Inventions of 2026.

Oculogica’s SNAP device, an FDA-cleared portable eye-tracking device that is set to transform sideline concussion diagnosis by introducing an objective physiological measure, is one of 300 extraordinary innovations on this year’s list.

SNAP records involuntary oculomotor metrics in approximately 90 seconds, leveraging how concussion disrupts cranial nerve-mediated gaze coordination. It integrates eye-tracking data with symptom input for a composite score. This baseline-independent tool offers a significant advantage over existing tests that rely on pre-injury baselines or athlete self-reporting, which can be suppressed.

Oculogica’s SNAP is a $2 MIL U.S. Department of War contract that will benefit service members; the objective concussion assessment tool can help clinicians identify injuries more quickly and confidently, supporting timely treatment and safer return-to-duty decisions.

To compile this year's list, TIME solicited nominations from TIME editors and correspondents around the world, and through an online application process, paying special attention to growing fields—such as health care and AI. TIME then evaluated each contender on a number of key factors, including originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact.

The full list can be found at https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/.

For more information on Oculogica, go to https://oculogica.com/.

For more information on the SNAP device, go to https://snapconcussion.com/.

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Find out why Oculogica SNAP is on TIME's list of 2026's best inventions.

10/08/2026

The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) will be offline this weekend.

Beneficiaries will be unable to access DEERS between Friday, October 9th, 9 p.m. ET, and Sunday, October 11th.

During this time, you won't be able to update contact information or complete enrollment actions. Pharmacies and providers may also be unable to verify eligibility. Please plan ahead. Update DEERS before Friday, October 9th, at 8 p.m. ET.

More information at https://newsroom.tricare.mil/News/TRICARE-News/Article/4621251/planned-deers-outage-upcoming-oct-9-11

10/07/2026

Keller Army Community Hospital recognizes October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Women in the United States get breast cancer more than any other type of cancer except skin cancer. The good news is that the five-year survival rate is approximately 89 percent. And when the cancer is caught early, those rates jump to 98 percent! Mammography is the most effective method for early detection.

Breast cancer may occur in men at any age, but it usually occurs in men between 60 and 70 years of age. Male breast cancer makes up less than 1% of all cases of breast cancer.

For more information on Breast Cancer – risk factors, symptoms, screening, treatment, and more, go to https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast.

For more information on Keller’s Women’s Health Services, go to https://keller.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Womens-Health-Pregnancy.

For information on scheduling a mammogram, go to https://keller.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Womens-Health-Pregnancy/Mammogram-Breast-Exam.

Keller will continue to raise awareness in October, and throughout the year, for those who fought and won, those who are still fighting, those who fought until the end, and those who have yet to fight.

09/23/2026

Keller Army Community Hospital invites you to join us in celebrating National Surgical Technologist week from September 20-26, 2026.

The theme for National Surgical Technologists Week (NSTW) 2026 is "Guardians of the Surgical Galaxy" – highlighting their essential role to all aspects of surgical patient safety. Surgical techs are Personal Protective Equipment perfectionists, sterile experts, safety advocates, and they work tirelessly on behalf of the patient to ensure every procedure is supported by the highest standard of surgical care.

U.S. Army MOS 68D, the Operating Room Specialist, or Surgical Technologist, is a medical role focused on preparing and maintaining surgical environments, assisting during procedures, and managing medical supplies and equipment for surgery. Responsibilities include sterilizing and distributing equipment, ensuring cleanliness, and assisting the surgical team by managing the sterile field and instruments.

Most patients will never meet their surgical technologist, but they are protected by them every step of the way.

THANK YOU to the Team Keller Surgical Technologists!!!

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09/18/2026

On Sept. 23, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal will switch from DS Logon to myAuth.

myAuth is a simpler, more streamlined login authentication application. This means you’ll use myAuth to log in to the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal to access health records from care at military hospitals and clinics.

Read the article to learn more.

Throughout 2026, the online platforms that support your TRICARE benefit are switching from DS Logon to myAuth. myAuth is a simpler, more streamlined login authentication application. On Sept. 23, the

09/18/2026

Keller Army Community Hospital is taking time to observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day (always the third Friday of September), a day to take the time to remember those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are missing in action (MIA), as well as their families.

According to the Defense Department's POW/MIA Accounting Agency ( https://www.dpaa.mil/ ), more than 80,000 Americans remain missing from WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the Gulf Wars/other conflicts. Of the more than 80,000 missing, 75% of the losses are in the Indo-Pacific, and over 41,000 of the missing are presumed lost at sea (i.e. ship losses, known aircraft water losses, etc.).

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency remains relentless in its mission to provide the fullest possible accounting to the families and the nation, until they're home.

National POW/MIA Recognition Day was proclaimed by the United States Congress in 1998. It is one of the six national observances when the POW/MIA Flag can be flown. The other five observances are Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

Keller is resolved to never forget prisoners of war or those who served their country in conflicts and are still missing in action.

For more information on MIA/POWs, go to https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/POW-MIA/

Until they all come home…

09/16/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Lafayette Williamson, Jr., who was recognized for his more than 8 years of service, to the Greater West Point community and Keller Army Community Hospital, during a Wednesday afternoon ceremony.

Williamson initially served as the Medical Support Assistant in the Mental Health Clinic and concluded his service as the MSA in the Optometry and Ophthalmology Clinics. In total, he has more than 30 years of federal service, including his service in the U.S. Army and with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Williamson received the ‘Civilian Service Commendation Medal’; a Certificate of Appreciation from Lt. Gen. James B. Bartholomees III, Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy at West Point; a U.S. Flag that was flown over West Point; and a Keller Command coin from Col. Sally P. DelVecchio, Keller’s Commander.

Team Keller wishes him and his family all the best as he heads into retirement.

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09/16/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, and we all have a role in helping to prevent su***des. Keller Army Community Hospital and other mental health organizations, and individuals across the U.S. and around the world are raising awareness of su***de prevention during September.

Su***de remains a major public health problem. It is the 10th leading cause of death for all Americans. Each year, nearly 45,000 people take their own lives, and more than 375,000 people are treated in emergency rooms for self-inflicted injuries related to su***de attempts.

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. They are committed to improving crisis services and advancing su***de prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness. The Lifeline can be reached by calling 9-8-8 or go to https://988lifeline.org/.

For information on the Veterans Crisis Line – a free, confidential resource for all service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and Veterans, even if they’re not enrolled in VA benefits or health care – “DIAL 9-8-8 then PRESS 1” or go to https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/military-crisis-line/.

For more information on understanding “Mental Health is Health” go to https://www.health.mil/MentalHealth.

For information on Behavioral Health services at Keller, go to https://keller.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Mental-Health.

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09/14/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Lt. Col. Thomas Lehmann who was recognized for his service to the Greater West Point community and Keller Army Community Hospital, during a Monday afternoon ceremony.

Lehmann initially served as Keller’s Chief of Pharmacy and concluded his service as the Deputy Commander for Quality & Safety.

Presenting his gift on behalf of Keller Army Community Hospital is Maj. Wesley Snow, current Chief of Pharmacy at Keller, and Capt. Haley Rosenvold, Keller’s Executive Officer.

Team Keller wishes Lehmann and his family all the best at their next assignment.

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