While public schools are a great place for kids to learn and grow, they’re also an environment where youngsters can pick up germs and viruses that make them sick. Read more
The Army Wellness Center here offers an assortment of services to help community members achieve New Year fitness goals, and two new health educators on the team are anxious to share their knowledge about positive behaviors that promote better wellness. Read more
Kenner Connection: Disease Prevention - Regular screening tests key to prevention of Cervical Cancer
More than 13,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, and more than 4,000 of them die, according to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition. Read more
In recognition of November’s National Diabetes Month awareness campaign, health care professionals here are encouraging discussion about the dangers of the disease and steps that can be taken to combat its damaging effects. Read more
Now is the time to consider the adequacy of personal and family health, dental and vision coverage plans. Read more
Active duty military members should not use off-post medical services for after-hours emergency dental care. Those who do run the risk of Tricare not covering the treatment, and a hefty bill needing to be paid out-of-pocket. Read more
To highlight the importance of infection prevention and raise awareness of everyone’s role in protecting the public, Kenner Army Health Clinic is supporting International Infection Prevention Week October 13-19 with static educational displays for patients and fun activities for staff. IIPW … Read more
FORT LEE, Va. – The Defense Health Agency will officially assume responsibility for administration and management of Kenner Army Health Clinic on Oct. 1. Read more
FORT LEE, Va. – The Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration are investigating more than 150 cases of severe pulmonary illness in multiple states among users of electronic cigarette products. These cases have been reported from June 28 - Aug. 20. Read more
FORT LEE, Va. – Military dependents still covered by TRICARE at age 18 have greater responsibility for managing their own health care needs, and privacy of their medical information becomes law under the stipulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, typically refer… Read more
