Summary
The fire department is screening active members for eleven statutorily mandated cancers through Ochsner's MD Anderson partnership, with retiree outreach ongoing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cost paid under the Ochsner agreement; screening schedule is set by state law.
Active and retired Kenner firefighters and their families.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council (Regular) - Apr 17, 2026
The fire department is screening active members for eleven statutorily mandated cancers through Ochsner's MD Anderson partnership, with retiree outreach ongoing.
City Council (Regular) - Mar 5, 2026
A resident asked if cancer screenings for firefighters had started. Chief Morris said scheduling with Ochsner begins in the next couple weeks, covering active and retired firefighters, and no frontline fire apparatus are out of service.
City Council (Regular) - Feb 20, 2026
The council approved an Ochsner agreement providing legally required cancer screenings for active AND retired firefighters. Screenings are tiered by age, and officials are working through the firefighters' association to reach retirees.
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