Health

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]