Do you have unused or expired medications sitting in your medicine cabinet? Saturday, April 25 is the perfect day to clear them out. National Drug Take Back Day gives you a safe, easy way to discard drugs you no longer need.

Military families become highly skilled at rapid pack-out and quickly establishing new living space. Each new house becomes a home, and the kitchen is its heart. But what if some of the most common, durable items in that kitchen are introducing unseen guests to your family's table? We're talking about microplastics and a class of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. These substances are widespread, but with a little know-how, you can significantly reduce your family's exposure and make your kitchen an even safer haven.

As young adults reach major milestones, their TRICARE health coverage options may change. Understanding those options early can help you make confident decisions about future care. In this video, we break down TRICARE Young Adult coverage, including who’s eligible, how long dependent coverage lasts, and the key differences between TYA-Prime and TYA-Select.

Ever wonder how a new treatment, drug, or medical device becomes covered by TRICARE? In this video, we break down the step-by-step process TRICARE must follow before making a new benefit available to beneficiaries.

Service members preparing for a permanent change of station (PCS) outside the continental United States (OCONUS) with pets are encouraged to contact the installation veterinary clinic now to schedule a pet health certificate appointment.

Four Soldiers from Munson Army Health Center pushed their physical and mental limits to earn the prestigious German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge April 16. Sgt. Joseph Stoops, Spc. Delilah Wells, Pfc. Harris Halverstadt, and Pfc. Seth Dunham were among the 29 Soldiers at Fort Leavenworth to qualify for the foreign military award, successfully navigating a grueling series of tests on multiple days.

Four Soldiers from Munson Army Health Center recently traveled to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, to complete specialized training and earn certification through the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation, expanding Fort Leavenworth’s capability to conduct hearing screenings that support medical readiness and environmental health.

The Fort Leavenworth Community will have an opportunity this month to connect with registered dietitians – no appointment necessary --and learn how everyday nutrition choices support health, performance and overall wellbeing.