News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to military families through its Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization (CAPH) Program, a vital initiative that provides comprehensive mental health care for TRICARE-eligible adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18. For nearly 30 […]
As the temperatures rise, Soldiers face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses as they routinely undergo rigorous training across diverse weather conditions. The Fort Bragg Chief of Environmental Health, Department of Public Health, Lt. Col. Owen Price has seen firsthand the impact of heat stress on service members. Soldiers are […]
Story and photo by Michelle Thum Public Affairs Specialist Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, Medical Readiness Command, Europe commanding general and U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command Surgeon, passing the colors to the new Public Health Command Europe Commander, Col. Anastasia McKay. Public Health Command Europe held a Change of […]
Summer is a great time for the outdoors, grilling, picnics and relaxing. But just because we want to have fun doesn’t mean we can’t stay safe. Here are some tips to help make your summer the best, and healthiest, one yet. The Sun Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy, […]
Food refusals, sensitive palates, distracted or hyperactive tendencies and dramatic reactions are commonly experienced by parents trying to establish healthy eating habits. Although most parents believe their child is a “picky eater,” in an eating culture that emphasizes abundant choices, many people can be labeled as “finicky” if scrutinized. Grown […]
It starts with a fever and a cranky child, and then you notice the skin rash on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet — all tell-tale signs of Hand, foot, and mouth disease. And while unpleasant, officials at Public Health Command Europe want to assure parents […]
Suicide among youths has increased throughout the U.S. within the past two decades. Just after accidents, it is now the second leading cause of death among persons 10 to 14 years in the U.S. But did you know that suicide is preventable? Much like the proverb, “It takes a village […]
Dear Doc: I suffer from horrible allergies every year and I’ve just changed duty stations to an area that I’ve been told is especially bad for them in the spring. I’ve tried over-the-counter meds for years and nothing seems to work. With things starting to bloom, I’m almost afraid to […]
Health.mil sat down with Dr. Marc Alaric Franzos, a cardiologist at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland, to explain what’s the best diet to eat overall and what foods warfighters should focus on to stay fit for the fight. Franzos is a retired U.S. Navy captain who flew P3 […]
TRICARE has introduced My Military Health – Scheduled Virtual Visits, a new platform designed to enhance virtual healthcare accessibility for military beneficiaries. This initiative aims to provide a flexible, secure, and user-friendly experience, allowing patients to connect with their healthcare providers from any location. Platform transition My Military Health – […]
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