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FORT LEAVENWORTH -- Munson Army Health Center welcomed representatives from Fort Leavenworth based units for the Installation Senior Medical Council, Jan. 22.
The purpose of the council is to coordinate medical services, review health trends, and implement strategies that help units track Soldier medical readiness in their formations.
During the meeting Munson Director Col. Jolanda L.J. Walker emphasized that now is the time to look ahead to Permanent Change of Station season and have Soldiers complete any outstanding medical readiness requirements they may have ahead of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College graduation.
On Fort Leavenworth, the period following CGSC graduation is commonly referred to as the summer surge, because nearly 1,000 service members and their families PCS at the same time.
“There will be a lot of Soldiers trying to out process in a very short period of time after graduation. Each one is required to be medically ready. Acting now to update any expired or soon to be expired medical readiness requirements will save time during the busy summer surge,” said Walker.
To ensure a smooth transition during out processing, Soldiers must have a "green" status in the Army Medical Protection System (MEDPROS) for the following:
• Hearing
• Vision
• Dental
• Labs
• Immunizations
• Periodic health assessments
“That green status should carry Soldiers out at least 30 to 60 days after reporting to their next duty assignment. If it doesn’t, have them come and see us and we can help them,” said Walker.
Soldiers may check their individual medical readiness status in MEDPROS at https://medpros.mods.army.mil/portal/
Soldier Medical Readiness Services
Soldiers may walk in for vision, labs, and immunizations.
Call the appointment line at 913 684-6250 to schedule appointments for hearing and/or 913 684-5516 for dental.
Part I of the Periodic health assessment can be completed online, at https://medpros.mods.army.mil/portal/
Appointments for Part II can be scheduled by calling the appointment line at 913 684-6250 (or 1-844-863-3236 for Soldiers assigned to Army University and Army Corrections Brigade).
Pets Too
Additionally, Walker told the council that Soldiers transferring outside the continental United States with pets need to plan early too.
Owners will need current proof of immunization for their pet and may need additional requirements before receiving a pet health certificate.
Some of these requirements must be completed well ahead of a move depending on the country. Soldiers transferring with pets OCONUS should call the Fort Leavenworth Veterinary Clinic as soon as they get orders.
Clinic staff can provide these Soldiers with specific guidance for their pet.
“Again, we don’t want Soldiers to wait until the last minute to try and schedule appointments for their pets. Soldiers need to touch base with the vet if they have a pet and get orders overseas, including Hawaii and Alaska,” said Walker.
The phone number for the Vet Clinic is 913 684 6510.
| Date Taken: | 01.28.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 01.29.2025 14:27 |
| Story ID: | 489748 |
| Location: | FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, US |
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