News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Scientists recently found wild boar in Belgium, roughly 37 miles from the German border, which tested positive for a deadly illness, African Swine Fever. The virus, which is only transmitted between pigs and their wild relatives, poses no risk to humans, but is 100 percent fatal to swine. Seeing as […]
Fall is officially here and the colder temperatures usher in the annual flu season. The flu vaccine is expected to arrive soon so the Army and Air Force medical teams have scheduled numerous vaccination events throughout the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Due to delays caused by Hurricane Florence, scheduled event dates […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, when members of the military community work together to increase awareness of an issue that can often be overlooked. Domestic Violence Awareness Month traces its roots back to October 1981 as the “Day of Unity,” with the intent to end violence against women and […]
The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center team witnessed what some would call miracles this summer as a severely wounded patient cheated death at every turn and did what no one could have imagined. One year later, he continues to amaze LRMC medical staff. Iveri Buadze, a Senior Lieutenant in the Republic […]
This year, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center is celebrating 65 years of safe, quality care to our Armed Forces, retired service members, federal civilians and family members, as well as our valued partnerships with host nation organizations who have significantly contributed to the health and well-being of our patients. Anyone with […]
Army Medicine officials urge vaccination Adults and children not vaccinated for measles could be at risk for contracting the illness as a result of an ongoing measles outbreak in several European countries. Regional Health Com-mand Europe officials recommend families review their vaccination records to ensure everyone is fully vaccinated against […]
In the year 2018, we know more about dental therapeutic agents than ever before. However, the positive effects of fluoride have been documented since 1901. It has been established that children who have the advantage of optimal fluoride, a parent-assisted oral hygiene program, proper diet and regular dental visits have […]
Two Landstuhl Regional Medical Center pharmacists were selected as finalists for the Next Generation Pharmacist awards, competing against fellow military pharmacists as well as their civilian sector peers. LRMC Deputy Director of Pharmacy U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Julie Meek is a finalist for the Health-System Pharmacist category and LRMC […]
The 86th Medical Group’s Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight is pleased to present Ramstein Air Base’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report, which is required by Air Force Instruction and mirrors the Consumer Confidence Report required by the Environmental Protection Agency in the continental U.S., is designed to inform you about […]
The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program ends on Dec. 31, 2018. Beginning in 2019, dental and vision plans will be available through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program. Now is a good time to become familiar with FEDVIP options. FEDVIP 2019 plans and rates will be online in the […]
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