Photo By Maria Christina Yager | Norm Greczyn, Retiree Appreciation Day coordinator and Fort Leavenworth Retiree Council member met with Col. Tiffany Bilderback, Munson Army Health Center director, Aug. 31, to discuss the Fort Leavenworth Retiree Appreciation Day schduled for Sept. 26, at the post's Lewis and Clark Center. Munson will provide health information, screenings and other services for eligible retirees and retiree family members during the event. see less
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Munson Army Health Center to support Fort Leavenworth Retiree Appreciation Day Sept. 26
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Munson Army Health Center will join Fort Leavenworth organizations and community partners in supporting the installation’s Retiree Appreciation Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Lewis and Clark Center, 100 Stimson Ave.
The annual event brings military retirees and their family members together to learn about benefits, services and resources available to them while providing an opportunity to reconnect with the Fort Leavenworth community.
Nearly 600 people attended the last event, with participants traveling from communities including St. Joseph, Missouri, and Topeka, Kansas according to Norm Greczyn, Retiree Appreciation Day coordinator and member of the Fort Leavenworth Retiree Council.
“Retiree Appreciation Day is about keeping our retired service members and their families connected to Fort Leavenworth and informed about the benefits, services and resources available to them,” said Greczyn, during a meeting with Munson’s command team. “Just as important, it gives retirees an opportunity to reconnect with one another and with the military community they remain an important part of.”
Munson will provide health information, screenings and services during the event. Planned offerings include health and wellness information, blood pressure checks, pharmacy information, and preventive health education.
Smith Dental Clinic personnel are also expected to provide oral health information and some oral screenings.
Munson is also planning to offer seasonal influenza vaccinations to eligible military retirees and retiree family members, contingent upon receipt of the health center’s seasonal influenza vaccine supply before the event. Participants seeking health screening and vaccination will need their military identification card so eligibility can be verified.
“Our commitment to service members and their families does not end when they retire from military service,” said Col. Tiffany Bilderback, Munson Army Health Center director. “Retirees remain an important part of the Fort Leavenworth community, and Retiree Appreciation Day gives our team an opportunity to connect them with health services, preventive care and information that can help them make informed decisions about their health.”
Bilderback will also address attendees during the morning program and provide updates on information relevant to retirees who receive care or services through the health center. A representative from TRICARE regional contractor, TriWest will also be available.
Retiree Appreciation Day begins with registration at 8 a.m., followed by a formal program featuring an invocation, the national anthem, service songs and a presentation by the Leavenworth High School JROTC drill team.
Following the formal program, attendees will have an opportunity to visit Munson and other participating organizations and attend breakout sessions covering topics important to the retired military community.
Representatives from installation organizations, veteran’s organizations and other community resources will also be available during the event.
Military retirees and retiree family members are encouraged to attend.
