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March 23, 2022

Nurse urges cancer awareness, citing example of fallen firefighter

FORT LEE, Va. — Still saddened by the death of family friend and former Fort Lee firefighter Mike Lecik, a Kenner Army Health Clinic nurse urges community members to be diligent with routine checkups that increase the chances of detecting cancer early when it is more treatable.

March 14, 2022

Army medics' exceed expectations' during inaugural exercise at Fort Lee

FORT LEE, Va. — FORT LEE, Va. – Medical personnel from Kenner Army Health Clinic "exceeded expectations" while taking part in a first-time field training exercise here March 8-10. The FTX included urban rifle marksmanship, trauma scenarios, and the treatment and evacuation of casualties.

Feb. 1, 2022

February campaign ensures ‘the beat goes on’

FORT LEE, Va. — FORT LEE, Va. – February is Heart Health Month, making it a perfect time to “show some love” to the most-vital organ in your body.

Dec. 6, 2021

Kenner Army Health Clinic observes National Influenza Vaccination Week

FORT LEE, Va. — National Influenza Vaccination Week is this week, Dec. 5-11, which is a great time to bring awareness and highlight the importance of receiving the influenza vaccination.

Nov. 10, 2021

Smokeout campaign begins with ‘Popcorn for Puff’ event

FORT LEE, Va. — FORT LEE, Va. – A special event titled “Popcorn for a Puff” will open Kenner Army Health Clinic’s observance of the 46th Great American Smokeout campaign.

Nov. 10, 2021

November health campaign focuses on diabetes

FORT LEE, Va. — FORT LEE, Va. – The national observance of Diabetes Awareness Month is underway. The campaign draws attention to a dangerous health condition that affects 122 million Americans today, and it encourages education about proactive measures to prevent it.

July 29, 2021

KAHC Soldier competes for Best Leader title

Fort Lee, Va. — FORT LEE, Va. (July 29, 2021) – Kenner Army Health Clinic has one out of 16 Soldiers competing in the U.S. Army Medical Command 2021 Best Leader Competition July 25-30, held on the Island of Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii.

July 9, 2021

Kenner urges caution: tick season is upon us

FORT LEE, Va. — Kenner Army Health Clinic is emphasizing tick awareness during this time of increased outdoor activities.

July 8, 2021

CASCOM CG recognizes vaccination clinic staff

FORT LEE, Va. — The “key players” of the installation’s COVID vaccination campaign received special thanks from Maj. Gen. Rodney D. Fogg, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, during a ceremony Wednesday morning in Clark Fitness Center.

July 2, 2021

Top nurse at Kenner Clinic a kidney cancer survivor

FORT LEE, Va. — The success story of Itanya Milligan-Artis goes beyond her recent selection as Kenner Army Health Clinic’s 2021 Registered Nurse of the Year – an accomplishment that earned her a heap of accolades as well as a Civilian Service Achievement Medal.