Life is busy, so it’s important you have the prescriptions you need when you need them. The TRICARE Pharmacy Program, administered by Express Scripts, makes staying on top of your prescription drugs easy. How? Through the free Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app. The app lets you locate TRICARE retail network pharmacies and securely manage your medications by ordering prescriptions, tracking orders, requesting and canceling refills, and completing other tasks.

Every day, care teams at military hospitals and clinics work to keep patients safe. Patient safety is everyone’s job across the Military Health System. Patient Safety Awareness Week takes place March 8–14. This year’s theme, “Teaming Up for Patient Safety,” shows how teamwork helps keep patients safe and improves care.

Did you know that it’s possible to detect some types of cancer before you show any signs or symptoms? Getting preventive screening tests makes this possible. TRICARE covers cancer screenings based on your age, sex, and certain risk factors. Learn about which tests may be recommended for you.

From basic training to deployment, and from family life to retirement, good nutrition is a force multiplier.

Patients, staff, and visitors at Kenner Army Health Clinic can now expect stronger wireless connections and improved network reliability thanks to a sweeping upgrade completed across the main clinic and all outlying buildings.

Kenner Army Health Clinic’s Behavioral Health Clinic hosted a Mental Health Awareness Scavenger Hunt across Fort Lee during May, encouraging participants to explore different locations on base and learn about mental health resources. The event, created in partnership with the Fort Lees Mental Resilience Working Group, aimed to promote self-care through interactive education. Ms. Samantha Warford, new to the installation, was the first to complete the hunt and was named the winner. The initiative reached nearly 3,900 people and highlighted the importance of accessible, on-base mental health support.

Kenner Army Health Clinic's Health Technology Maintenance team ensures medical equipment is accurate, safe, and ready for use. Their work supports patient safety and clinical efficiency by preventing downtime and staying current with advancing technology. Their behind-the-scenes expertise allows providers to focus on delivering quality care.

Kenner Army Health Clinic has implemented Clinical Support Staff Protocols (CSSPs) to reduce wait times and improve access to care for common acute conditions. By allowing nurses and medical assistants to assist patients early in their visit, the clinic streamlines care, improves efficiency, and reduces pharmacy wait times. Staff and patients alike have noted the positive impact of the new process.