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Defense Health Agency Physician Assistant Mikaela Altis logs into the Ambient Listening program to review a patient record at Munson Army Health Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Aug. 14, 2026. The program uses AI and speech recognition to quietly record and convert doctor-patient conversations into structured medical notes.The secure technology supports health care delivery by helping providers document visits more efficiently, allowing them to focus more attention on their patients.

Aug. 25, 2026

Artificial Intelligence helps Munson health care provider focus more on patients, less on screens

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — For Mikaela Altis, a physician assistant in Munson Army Health Center’s Department of Primary Care, adopting ambient listening technology has meant more eye contact with patients, more time for follow-up questions and fewer hours spent completing clinical notes after the workday ends.

Infantry OSUT trainees, Alpha Company, 2nd battalion, 58th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, navigate an obstacle while transporting a litter casualty during a combat lifesaver course lane at Fort Benning, GA, February 11, 2023. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Stephanie Snyder)

Aug. 6, 2026

Munson Army Health Center offers Combat Lifesaver training for area units

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Munson Army Health Center will offer its next Combat Lifesaver course Aug. 24-28, providing active-duty, Army Reserve and Army National Guard Soldiers with skills to deliver lifesaving care when medical personnel are not immediately available.

After completing a blood draw, Sgt. Felicia Wells, a medical laboratory specialist at Munson Army Health Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, places a dressing around the arm of Capt. Blake Cremin, company commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company 329th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, out of Parsons, Kansas, Feb. 19. Soldiers from the 329th traveled to Munson to complete annual medical readiness processing to ensure the unit remains medically ready to answer the nation’s call

Aug. 5, 2026

Munson open house offers MEDPROS updates, medical in-processing Aug. 12

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Service members can complete select individual medical readiness requirements and receive medical in-processing support during Munson Army Health Center’s open house Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. Walk-in MEDPROS services will be available for vision, hearing, HIV and immunization requirements, giving service members an opportunity to address outstanding items before the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College academic year begins. Medical Records personnel will also be available to support any remaining newly arrived service members with medical in-processing.

Sgt. Maj. Devon Woodard accepts the unit’s colors from Munson Army Health Center Director and U.S. Army MEDDAC Fort Leavenworth, Commander Col. Jolanda L.J. Walker during a change of responsibility ceremony on post July 24, 2026. Woodard assumed Senior Enlisted Advisor responsibilities from Sgt. Maj. Jason L. Trevino.

July 28, 2026

Woodard assumes responsibility as Munson senior enlisted advisor

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Sgt. Maj. Devon S. Woodard assumed responsibility as senior enlisted advisor for Munson Army Health Center and U.S. Army Medical Department Activity–Fort Leavenworth from Sgt. Maj. Jason L. Trevino during a change of responsibility ceremony at the Frontier Conference Center July 24.

U.S. Army Cpt. Dan Walton, assigned to the Fort Hood Family Medicine Residency, inspects the needle inserted into the U.S. Army Soldier, Joseph Smith, assigned to the 19th Army Health Center, to ensure the needle was put in safely on Fort Hood, Texas, Jun. 1, 2026. JEMX-26 provides interoperability across Army, Navy, and Air Force medical teams and NATO partners with unparalleled hands-on training in combat casualty care. This rigorous, multi-service training prepares military medical personnel to operate and deliver critical care in challenging, complex operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Adel Pacheco Alvarez)

July 27, 2026

Munson Soldiers turn joint medical exercise experiences into unit readiness

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Munson Army Health Center Soldiers who tested their medical skills in realistic battlefield conditions earlier this summer are now passing those lessons to others across the organization.

Munson Army Health Center leaders visited Saint John Hospital, Leavenworth, Kansas, July 15 as part of ongoing efforts to maintain regular communication with area health care partners that support TRICARE beneficiaries. The visit included a tour of the emergency department—the closest emergency department to Fort Leavenworth—and discussions about processes for capturing off-post care in MHS GENESIS to support continuity of care. Munson leaders plan to visit additional area health care partners in the coming months to maintain relationships, introduce incoming staff and remain informed about services, capabilities, and capacity, available to beneficiaries.

July 20, 2026

Munson leaders strengthen coordination with local emergency department, TRICARE Partner

LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Leaders from Munson Army Health Center visited Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth July 15 to strengthen coordination with a key TRICARE network partner and learn more about the hospital’s capabilities.

Munson Army Health Center Director Col. Jolanda L. J. Walker hears from federal employee Jason Brozek, a pharmacist and supervisor in the health center pharmacy, Saturday, Feb. 22. Federal employees work alongside service members in military treatment facilities and keep operations running in support of medical readiness and ready medical forces when service members deploy, train, or transfer.

July 20, 2026

New to Fort Leavenworth? Munson Pharmacy makes transferring and filling prescriptions easy

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — For many families arriving at Fort Leavenworth, unpacking boxes, enrolling children in school, and settling into a new community often take priority. One task that shouldn't add to the stress is managing prescription medications.

Munson Army Health Center leaders joined the Fort Leavenworth Armed Forces Wellness Center Team for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the reopening of the AFWC in its new location within Munson, June 29, from left Sgt. Maj. Jason Trevino, Drake Grinde, Brooks Roth, Lt. Col. Baron Moehlenbrock, Capt. Lorrie Santoy, Brett Stoddard, Marie Dubois, and Theodore Paul. The relocation brings the Armed Forces Wellness Center into the heart of the health center, strengthening collaboration between healthcare providers and wellness professionals while making it even easier for beneficiaries to access resources that support lifelong health, fitness and military readiness.

July 20, 2026

Fort Leavenworth Armed Forces Wellness Center Reopens in New Munson Location

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — With a ceremonial ribbon cutting, the Fort Leavenworth Armed Forces Wellness Center officially reopened in its new location inside Munson Army Health Center, marking a new chapter in the delivery of preventive health and wellness services to the military community.

Munson Army Health Center Senior Enlisted Advisor Sgt. Maj. Jason Trevino examines a wireless ultrasound device used by participants in The University of Kansas Health System Military Training Program, June 24. From left, Trevino, Munson Director Col. Jolanda L.J. Walker, Medical Company Commander Capt. Nickalas Snyder and Medical Company First Sergeant 1st. Sgt. Scott Munday visited the health system to observe the program firsthand.

July 20, 2026

Regional Partnership Gives Army Healthcare Professionals Critical Trauma Experience

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Munson Army Health Center leaders visited The University of Kansas Health System June 24 to observe firsthand how the health system’s Military Training Program helps sustain readiness of military healthcare professionals in the region.

The Fort Leavenworth Armed Forces Wellness Center will temporarily close June 19 as the team relocates to a new location. The AFWC is scheduled to reopen inside Munson Army Health Center June 29. Relocating the AFWC within the Munson footprint will help further integrate health and wellness services with patient care teams, making it easier for service members, families, and other beneficiaries to access wellness resources that support healthier lifestyles, readiness, and long-term well-being. The AFWC offers evidence-based health and wellness services including metabolic testing, body composition analysis, fitness assessments, stress management education, healthy sleep support, tobacco cessation assistance, and individualized health coaching designed to help participants build sustainable habits and reach personal wellness goals. Services are available to active-duty service members, military retirees, family members ages 18 and older and Department of Defense civilians. We appreciate the community’s patience during the move and look forward to welcoming everyone back soon as we continue helping our Fort Leavenworth community achieve their health and wellness goals.

June 15, 2026

Fort Leavenworth AFWC relocation supports greater access to preventive health services

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — The Fort Leavenworth Armed Forces Wellness Center will temporarily close June 19 as the program relocates to a new location on post within Munson Army Health Center. The center is scheduled to reopen June 29.

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