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US, French military medical leaders advance bilateral clinical partnership
CLAMART, France — U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Stackle, commander of Medical Readiness Command – Europe, and director of Defense Health Network Europe, recently visited the French Percy National Army Training Hospital to enhance bilateral medical relations and deepen cooperation between U.S. Army Medicine and the French Military Health Service. […]
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Tick prevention begins before stepping outdoors
For Airmen and Guardians, readiness means protecting their health wherever their day takes them, including on wooded trails, grassy training areas, field exercises and during time outdoors with family. Ticks are typically small in size, but some may transmit diseases that can significantly impact military readiness. These parasitic arachnids are […]
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Early action helps Airmen stay ahead of injury
Physical therapy professionals at Ramstein Air Base are encouraging Airmen to take a proactive approach to musculoskeletal health, addressing pain early and building consistent fitness habits before minor problems develop into longer-term injuries.
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Stay mission ready: Preparing for summer heat
As temperatures climb across the country, so does the risk of heat-related illness. Whether Airmen and Guardians are working outdoors, participating in physical training or spending time outdoors with family, taking simple precautions can help prevent injuries that affect personal health, occupational readiness and mission effectiveness.
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Surviving the summer surge: A guide to reducing the stress of transition season
by Douglas Holl, Defense Health Agency Public Health The permanent change of station is a hallmark of military life. But even for seasoned service members, the combination of packing up a household, changing jobs, and uprooting a family can create a perfect storm of anxiety. Army military psychologist Lt. Col. […]
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Children’s Dental Health
Editor’s Note: This article was published in a previous edition of the Kaiserslautern American and the information has been updated. We live in a fast-paced world with children often sipping on drinks other than water and snacking on sugary or starchy foods throughout the course of a day. One of […]
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Ramstein Pharmacy modernizes prescription process with virtual queue
The 86th Medical Group pharmacy is modernizing its prescription pickup experience by implementing a fully virtual queue system June 29 at the clinic. The updated process will remove the pharmacy’s in-lobby kiosk and transition patients to Q-Anywhere, a virtual queue platform that allows users to request prescription activation remotely from […]
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Fueling the Force: Nutrition’s Role in Readiness
by Bernard Little Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Hospital Communications Fueling the body properly is essential to maintaining strength, endurance, and resilience across the force. According to experts at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the Consortium for Health and Military Performance, or CHAMP, at the Uniformed Services […]









