Fort Lee Army Wellness Center

02/15/2022

Honored to support Fort Lee

01/02/2022

Due to inclement weather tomorrow 3 JAN 2022, the Army Wellness Center will be closed tomorrow.

11/03/2021

💪💪💪The Army Wellness Center is calling active duty military, family members, retirees and DOD employees to join the Fit for Duty Challenge that starts Jan. 3.

Teams can consist of 5-10 members, all 18 years of age or older. This friendly competitive challenge is meant to promote readiness and resiliency throughout the Fort Lee community.

The competition goes until March 22. The winner will receive prizes, a trophy and certificates of recognition for each member.

To sign-up a Fit for Duty team, contact Danielle Spragley at [email protected] or 804-734-9925

Fort Lee Army Wellness Center

10/12/2021

Thank you for the opportunity to support Charlie Chargers, 16th Ordnance Battalion !

08/17/2021

Whether you live in the barracks, a small apartment, or a house, having some basic cooking tools will help with easy meal preparations. Save time by prepping meals with a slow cooker or pressure cooker.

https://p3.amedd.army.mil/how-to/make-healthy-eating-easy/basic-food-preparation-tips

#PerformanceTriad

06/24/2021

Come to the AWC Fort Lee for a walk-in BodPod TOMORROW!

06/15/2021

The Fort Lee AWC is so excited to help you reach your health, wellness, and fitness goals!

BodPod Challenge

Beginning on July 1, the Army Wellness Center is hosting a 12-week BodPod Challenge for Soldiers, family members, (18 years old and above), retirees and DoD civilians. The challenge is to create competition and resilience among the Fort Lee population while promoting healthy lifestyle habits and overall readiness.

Two prospective winning categories for the challenge is the winner with the greatest reduction of body fat percentage and the winner with greatest improvement in lean mass percentage.

Participants must complete a pre, mid, and post BodPod assessment at the AWC between July 1 – Sept. 30. AWC Health Educators will assist participants along the way to reach desired health and wellness goals via Health Coaching appointments and other AWC services.

Army Wellness Center does have walk-in opportunities every Friday morning from 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. but are encouraged to call and make an appointment for the challenge to receive pre-test instructions.

Currently, the AWC has two Bod Pods located at 9205 Mahone Avenue, which provide valuable analysis to accurately measure body fat and lean mass changes.

To schedule an appointment call 804-734-9925.  #fortleeawc

06/09/2021

06/01/2021

https://usaphcapps.amedd.army.mil/Survey/se/2511374505D32214

05/27/2021

Photos from Fort Lee Army Wellness Center's post

05/26/2021

Fort Lee AWC announces Fit for Duty challenge winners

Congratulations to the 2021 Army Wellness Center Fit for Duty Challenge winners! 🥳

FORT LEE, Va. – The Army Wellness Center here has pulled off another successful Fit for Duty Challenge, with this year’s event drawing five enthusiastic...

04/26/2021

New this month at the Fort Lee AWC, Group Health Coaching!
Meet other individuals on Fort Lee achieving similar goals.
Please call 804.734.9925 to sign up for any AWC class or receive more information.

04/13/2021

The Fort Lee AWC is offering lunchtime appointment availability THIS Thursday (15APR21), 1200-1300.
Please call 804.734.9925 to book your appointment!

04/09/2021

Today is Ms. Scales last day with the AWC. While she will be most certainly missed, we are excited for all her tremendous, future opportunities!
Thank you Vanessa!

It’s been a busy virtual morning for the the Fort Lee AWC Team.
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So it’s time to re/introduce the woman who makes it all happen.
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Anyone who has contacted the Fort Lee AWC has spoken with Ms. Vanessa Scales, our Health Promotion Technician.
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She has a:
-B.S. in Health Sciences
-Masters of Public Health Health Promotion (Concentration in Healthy Nutrition, Wellness Education)
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Vanessa is excited to continue supporting each of your health and wellness goals as we all continue establishing new routines.
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Please reach out with any questions: [email protected]

03/18/2021

To obtain quality sleep for optimized performance there are effective strategies that can help get you to dreamland.
The first thing to do is establish and maintain a bedtime routine.
https://p3.amedd.army.mil/performance-learning-center/sleep/effective-sleep-strategies
#SleepAwarenessWeek #Sleepweek

03/18/2021

Please check the comments for pre-test instructions to guarantee accurate testing or call 804.734.9925.

03/17/2021

Not getting enough sleep is similar to feeling drunk.
Poor-quality sleep and inadequate recovery leads to increased fatigue, decreased alertness, and impaired performance.
Soldiers on difficult missions are often challenged with fatigue.
Here is a way to check your performance with decreased sleep schedules:
https://p3.amedd.army.mil/trending-topics/fatigue-guide
#PerformanceTriad #HACYourSleep #SleepAwarenessWeek #Sleepweek

03/16/2021

Sleep

Good sleep is essential to good health.
Here are 10 tips to get a better night’s sleep. Find more resources at: https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Conditions-and-Treatments/Mental-Health/Sleep #SleepAwarenessWeek #SleepWeek

Mental Health related sleep content migrated from the former After Deployment web site.

03/15/2021

Are you having problems getting to sleep or staying asleep?
Insufficient sleep has been linked to increased risk for developing several medical conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
https://p3.amedd.army.mil/performance-learning-center/sleep/what-to-know-about-sleep-deficiency
#SleepAwarenessWeek #Sleepweek

03/10/2021

The AWC is proud to provide advanced physical fitness assessments to Fort Lee!
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Individual results derived from testing are followed up with recommendations delivered by experts in health education and health coaching to optimize performance.
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Please call 804.734.9925 to schedule an appointment or receive further information.

02/24/2021

Bod Pod walk-ins available at AWC

The Fort Lee AWC is so excited to offer flexible walk-in BodPod opportunities again!
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Walk-ins are available every Friday 0730-1130 at the AWC.
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Please do not hesitate to call 804.734.9925 with any questions or concerns.
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Pre-test instructions to guarantee a valid body composition analysis will be in the comments.

Starting Feb. 12, the Army Wellness Center is reinstating walk-in hours for the Bod Pod, the Gold Standard of body composition testing, which will be available for walk-in opportunities every Friday

02/18/2021

Due the the Fort Lee 2-Hour delay, AWC walk-in BodPod opportunities will begin at 1000 Friday, 19FEB.
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Please either send us a message or call 804.734.9925 with any questions or concerns.

OPERATIONAL STATUS UPDATE: Fort Lee will open on a 2-HOUR DELAY Friday, February 19, due to hazardous winter weather conditions.

ONLY key and essential military and civilian personnel must report to work on time. All other personnel should plan to arrive following the 2-hour delay – do NOT come to work any earlier. Please contact your supervisor for confirmation and details.

Kenner Army Health Clinic and all Fort Lee FMWR facilities will open at 10 a.m., however, parent drop-off at Lee CYS facilities will not commence until 10:30 a.m.

The Commissary will open at 9 a.m. AAFES facilities will open at their normal times.

Installation access gates and dining facilities will operate on their normal schedules, with the exception of Temple Ave. Gate, which will be open 4:30-11 a.m.

All other facilities will open two hours after their normally scheduled times.

Drivers are encouraged to exercise extreme caution when driving in winter weather both on- and off-post. Individuals parking cars on post may wish to avoid parking near trees, as falling branches or trees due to icy conditions may cause vehicle damage. Monitor local news media and other weather-related sources for weather updates that may affect travel. For information on road conditions in your local area, visit www.511virginia.org.

The Fort Lee Hazardous Weather Guide includes important information regarding changes to the installation's operational status, delayed reporting procedures, other ways to stay up-to-date, winter preparedness tips and more. View it online now at https://home.army.mil/lee/index.php/hazweather.

02/18/2021

It’s a cold day here at Fort Lee! 🥶
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But the AWC is still so excited to get in a quick workout with you!
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Let us know what you were able to do for exercise and how we can support!

02/17/2021

OPERATIONAL STATUS UPDATE: Fort Lee will open on a 4-HOUR DELAY Thursday, February 18, due to hazardous winter weather conditions. LIBERAL LEAVE is authorized.

ONLY key and essential military and civilian personnel must report to work on time. All other personnel should plan to arrive following the 4-hour delay – do NOT come to work any earlier. Please contact your supervisor for confirmation and details, including questions about leave and telework policies or procedures.

Conditions will be reassessed Thursday morning to determine if further operational status changes are warranted.

Installation access gate hours will be as follows Thursday:

• Sisisky Boulevard Gate: Always Open
• Shop Road Gate: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• A Avenue Gate: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Mahone Avenue Gate: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Lee Avenue Gate: Closed
• Jackson Circle Gate: Always Open
• Temple Avenue Gate: 10 a.m. to noon
• Visitor Control Center: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kenner Army Health Clinic facilities will open at 11 a.m., except for the pharmacy, which will delay opening until 1 p.m.

All Fort Lee FMWR facilities will open at 11 a.m., however, parent drop-off at CYS facilities will not commence until 11:30 a.m.

The Commissary and all AAFES facilities will open at 11 a.m. – except for the Express gas station, which will open at 9 a.m.

Dining facilities will operate on brunch schedules.

The African-American/Black History Month observance scheduled to be hosted virtually at 11:30 a.m. by the 23RD Quartermaster Brigade is postponed until a later date, to be announced.

Drivers are encouraged to exercise extreme caution when driving in winter weather both on- and off-post. Individuals parking cars on post may wish to avoid parking near trees, as falling branches or trees due to icy conditions may cause vehicle damage. Monitor local news media and other weather-related sources for weather updates that may affect travel. For information on road conditions in your local area, visit www.511virginia.org.

The Fort Lee Hazardous Weather Guide includes important information regarding changes to the installation's operational status, delayed reporting procedures, other ways to stay up-to-date, winter preparedness tips and more. View it online now at https://home.army.mil/lee/index.php/hazweather.

02/12/2021

Bod Pod walk-ins available at AWC

The Fort Lee AWC is SO.EXCITED to offer flexible BodPod opportunities to Fort Lee again!
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Unfortunately, due to weather and installation delay, walk-ins will begin at 1030 today (12FEB).
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Please message us with any questions or concerns.
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Pre-test instructions for an accurate BodPod reading will be in the comments.

Starting Feb. 12, the Army Wellness Center is reinstating walk-in hours for the Bod Pod, the Gold Standard of body composition testing, which will be available for walk-in opportunities every Friday

12/29/2020

Here is our NEW January Class Schedule!
Call (804) 734-9925 or email [email protected] to sign up.

Happy Holidays!

12/22/2020

Check Out This Week's Classes!

Choose to Attend Virtually on Microsoft Teams OR
In-Person (Up to 5 People in Our Classroom)

Call (804) 734-9925 or email [email protected] to sign up.

Happy Holidays & Stay Safe!

12/09/2020

We hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving! Here is our NEW December Class Schedule!

Call (804) 734-9925 or email [email protected] to sign up.

12/03/2020

Teams drop pounds, trim waistlines during AWC Quarantine Challenge

The Fort Lee AWC is always SO PROUD of our clients!
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We are excited to continue supporting your health, readiness, and performance goals as we enter 2021.
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Please call 804.734.9925 to schedule an appointment with us!
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GREAT JOB FORT LEE! 🎉
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https://www.fortleetraveller.com/news/teams-drop-pounds-trim-waistlines-during-awc-quarantine-challenge/article_a0f71c10-34ce-11eb-8ce4-fb809ac33a9b.html

The Army Wellness Center’s BodPod Quarantine Challenge, an August-through-October fitness quest, has been declared a monumental success by the AWC staff.

12/03/2020

Kenner Army Health Clinic

12/02/2020

Kenner Army Health Clinic

The Kenner COVID-19 Hotline is 1-866-533-5242, options 4 and will remain available on weekdays from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

The Tricare Nurse-Advice-Line is available for consultation after-hours at 1-800-TRICARE (1 800-874-2273) option #1

For testing, consult your Primary Care team. The appointment line is 866-533-5242 option #2

Free testing sites are available at local Virginia Department of Health, CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens.

To learn what is covered under the Tricare benefit, refer to this reference:
https://tricare.mil/HealthWellness/HealthyLiving/Coronavirus/Coronavirus-Testing

11/12/2020

Bodpod and Metabolic Testing are Available!

2021 Fit for Duty Challenge Sign ups are happening NOW!

Please call 804.734.9925 or email [email protected] for more information or schedule appointments.

11/12/2020

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In honor of Veterans Day, take a moment to read four stories of American veterans across generations who served and sacrificed for our country.

10/30/2020

Check out our NEW AWC November Class Schedule!!

Call (804) 734-9925 to sign up!

10/20/2020

The Fort Lee Army Wellness Center is so excited for the 2021 Fit for Duty Challenge!
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Please call 804.734.9925 or email [email protected] for more information.