News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Bees, with more than 25,000 species, have a critical role in nature, as well as commerce. They are responsible not just for honey, their winter food, but for pollinating food crops, as well as flowers. Wasps and hornets are also important as they hunt down aphids, caterpillars, and other pests […]
As the U.S. military observes Suicide Prevention Month in September there is a renewed focus on destigmatizing behavioral health care and promoting available resources for servicemembers and their families. “Suicide remains a persistent concern within the military community,” said U.S. Army Col. Matthew Garrido, director of psychological health for Medical […]
Dear Doc, My kids and spouse are outside all the time in the woods by our house on base. I worry about them getting bitten and infected by ticks, and there are a lot of them during the summer months. I need some tips to prevent tick-borne infection. What do […]
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 […]
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