During the current lapse of government appropriations all patients, staff and visitors traveling to Munson Army Health Center from off post must use Grant (Main) Gate to access Fort Leavenworth. Please plan for additional travel time during peak hours to arrive on time. Sherman Gate is not open for patients, staff and visitors.

Munson Army Health Center is currently open, and no medical or dental appointments or procedures have been canceled at this time. All ancillary services (pharmacy, laboratory, radiology) remain operational. Patients, visitors and staff must use Grant (Main) Gate to access the post. Please allow for additional time when arriving from off post. For information about scheduled care or services, please call 913 684-6250. For questions about TRICARE during the shutdown, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown. 

Health Services

Nutrition Services

Nutrition Care

The Nutrition Care Division offers a broad range of nutritional services designed to deliver patient-centered healthcare to Active Duty Soldiers, families and retirees. The clinic has a Registered Dietitian on staff. 

Services Provided

Individual Nutrition Therapy for a variety of medical conditions and Group Nutrition Therapy for the following:

Patients may be seen for the following conditions:

  • Diabetes (DM), Pre-Diabetes, and/or Gestational Diabetes (GDM)
  • Overweight or Obesity or Underweight Patients
  • Prenatal Nutrition, and nutrition related issues such as hyperemesis or Gestational Diabetes (GDM)
  • Childhood Nutrition Related issues
  • Underweight or Failure to Thrive (FTT)
  • Food Allergies or Intolerances
  • Celiac Disease
  • Hyperlipidemia – elevated cholesterol
  • Hypertension (HTN) – high blood pressure
  • Eating Disorders or Disordered Eating Habits
  • Sports Nutrition and/or Supplement Safety
  • Vitamin/Mineral Deficiencies
  • Basic Nutrition to improve overall diet

Referral Process

Providers may refer patients to Nutrition Clinic.

Patients may also self-refer for Nutrition Clinic Services by calling the Appointment Line at 913-684-6250. to schedule an appointment with a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN).

 

Contact Us

Phone number(s)

Appointment Line 913-684-6250
Nutrition Clinic 913-684-6523

Hours

8 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Location

3rd Floor Munson Main Building
550 Pope Ave
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
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