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Jan. 21, 2022

Regular screening tests key to prevention of Cervical Cancer

FORT LEE, Va — According to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, more than 14,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, and more than 4,000 of them die. January is recognized annually as Cervical Cancer Awareness month, which is a great time to talk about how human papillomavirus vaccines can help prevent cancer.

Dec. 9, 2021

KAHC COVID-19 Vaccination Drive Dec. 13-17

FORT LEE, Va. — Kenner Army Health Clinic is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Drive for Kenner beneficiaries 18 and up, Dec. 13-17 in the 1st floor break room from 8 - 11 a.m. (This includes Active Duty Service Members, Active Duty Family Members, and Retirees)

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.

Dec. 1, 2021

COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Shots available Dec. 2-3

FORT LEE, Va. — Kenner Army Health Clinic is offering COVID-19 Pfizer Booster shots Dec. 2-3 for all Fort Lee community ages 18 and up.

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. 8, 2021

Kenner Army Health Clinic Holiday Hours

FORT LEE, Va. — Kenner Army Health Clinic Holiday Closures and Hours for 2021 season.

Oct. 28, 2021

Fit for Duty Challenge

Fort Lee, Va. — The Army Wellness Center is calling active duty military, family members, retirees and DOD employees to join the Fit for Duty Challenge that starts Jan. 3.

Oct. 25, 2021

Annual Open Season begins Nov. 8

FORT LEE, Va. — Open season is an annual period when you can enroll in or change health plans for the next year. Now is the time to think through whether you or your family members want to make changes to your current health, dental, and vision plan coverage.

Oct. 25, 2021

TRICARE Pharmacy Copayment Increases

FORT LEE, Va. — Starting on 1 January of 2022, copayments will increase for those using the TRICARE mail order program or utilizing the retail network. These costs changes won’t affect all beneficiaries. If you’re an active duty service member (ADSM), you’ll still pay nothing for your covered drugs at military pharmacies, retail network pharmacies, and through home delivery. Copayments for survivors of ADSMs will remain the same. Medically retired service members and their family members also won’t see a change in their copayments next year. For more information please visit: https://newsroom.tricare.mil/Articles/Article/2792283/tricare-pharmacy-copayments-to-increase-in-2022

Oct. 13, 2021

International Infection Prevention Week

FORT LEE, Va. — International Infection Prevention Week takes place this year from October 17-23, 2020, and is organized by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. Because infection prevention is more important than ever in the battle against a global pandemic and to keep the world safe from healthcare-associated infections and outbreaks, this year’s theme is Make Your Intention Infection Prevention.