May 20, 2022

San Antonio Market readies for civilian personnel transfer to Defense Health Agency

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — This summer, the San Antonio Market will lead the process to administratively transfer government

March 23, 2022

Nurse urges cancer awareness, citing example of fallen firefighter

FORT LEE, Va. — Still saddened by the death of family friend and former Fort Lee firefighter Mike Lecik, a Kenner Army Health Clinic nurse urges community members to be diligent with routine checkups that increase the chances of detecting cancer early when it is more treatable.

March 14, 2022

Army medics' exceed expectations' during inaugural exercise at Fort Lee

FORT LEE, Va. — FORT LEE, Va. – Medical personnel from Kenner Army Health Clinic "exceeded expectations" while taking part in a first-time field training exercise here March 8-10. The FTX included urban rifle marksmanship, trauma scenarios, and the treatment and evacuation of casualties.

Nov. 5, 2021

Defense Health Agency gets familiar with new Hawaii Market

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Dr. Brian Lein, assistant director for health care administration for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) visited the newly established Hawaii Market the week of October 18, 2021. Lein assists the DHA director in unifying the Military Health System, standardizing health care delivery across all military hospitals and clinics, and sustaining medical readiness of the armed forces. During his time in Hawaii he toured each of the Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) on Oahu to gain perspective of the unique capabilities, staff, and mission sets each MTF brings to the Hawaii Market.

Oct. 1, 2021

Kenner campaign increases awareness of Domestic Violence

Fort Lee, Va. — FORT LEE, Va. ¬¬-- Kenner Army Health Clinic Family Advocacy Program is planning activities throughout October to work towards eliminating and bring awareness to signs of abuse in relationships. This is all a part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and is a great way to support survivors, and connect with others.

Aug. 10, 2021

New Southwest Kentucky Market strengthens DoD’s medical readiness while supporting high quality healthcare

Aug. 6, 2021 — The Defense Health Agency (DHA) formally established the Southwest Kentucky Market, a critical milestone in once-in-a-generation Military Health System reform efforts to improve the readiness of the force and the health care service provided to warfighters, retirees and military families, on July 26, 2021. Southwest Kentucky Market will enable greater collaboration across military hospitals and clinics in the Southwest Fort Campbell, Kentucky region to strengthen the medical readiness of service members and enable these facilities to deliver better care and a better patient experience.

July 30, 2021

New Hawaii Market strengthens DoD’s medical readiness, promises better patient experience

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — The Defense Health Agency (DHA) formally established the Hawaii Market, a critical milestone in once-in-a-generation Military Health System reform efforts to improve the readiness of the force and the health care service provided to warfighters, retirees and military families, on July 13, 2021. The Hawaii Market will enable greater collaboration across military hospitals and clinics in the Hawaii region to strengthen the medical readiness of service members and enable these facilities to deliver better care and a better patient experience.

March 24, 2021

CRDAMC recognized for successfully chasing perfection

FORT HOOD — FORT HOOD, Texas – Frank Robinson once said, "Close only counts in horseshoes and grenades." A thought not just accurate in baseball, but also captures the sentiment at the heart of Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center's commitment to patient safety that earned them Military Health System honors last quarter.