News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany As we come out of the third wave, our COVID case count levels are the lowest they have been since last summer before the start of the second wave. It is the collective community and prevention measures along with high levels of vaccination in our population that have made this […]
Many people have been using Kneipp basins to cool off with temperatures rising, however, Kneipp basins are intended for treading water for health benefits. The use of the basins promotes circulation and arterial blood flow, and are not meant to wash dogs in or wash children off in, as this […]
The past year-plus presented a lot of challenges, like remembering new rules and procedures, maintaining focus on what we are currently doing, and just “keeping it all together.” One approach that can help in all of these areas is mindfulness meditation. Below is an interview with Marianne Pilgrim, Occupational Therapist […]
Summer is almost here, which means great opportunities for family fun! But did you know that many (if not most) of our favorite (and some less-than-favorite) summer activities can also help your child to develop in a healthy, age-appropriate fashion? Here is a list of activities that will help make […]
June is Men’s Health month which promotes a variety of activities males can do to have healthier, more active lifestyles. It’s a common stereotype that men often ignore medical issues and put off going to the doctor. However, to help live a long and healthy life, getting regular check-ups can […]
With summer heating up and COVID-19 restrictions loosening, the 86th Airlift Wing reminds Airmen and families to stay safe and vigilant while enjoying the season. Tech. Sgt. Edgar Sanchez, 86 AW safety Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of inspections and assessments, reports that for the past five years the Air Force […]
The Army’s top medical leadership team visited Army medical facilities and medical personnel in Europe June 3-9. Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, the Army Surgeon General and Commander of U.S. Army Medical Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Diamond Hough, MEDCOM command sergeant major, toured Army medical facilities, and observed first-hand […]
On a balmy June day, blue skies above Baumholder Army Airfield, Germany, contrasted with the 519th Hospital Center/512th Field Hospital’s dark green tents. Planted in the pastoral landscape, the complex was a second home to many of the 400 troops who had prepared for months and trained onsite for weeks […]
Thanks to the entire community for the collective prevention measures. We continue to do well in preventing the spread of COVID. Germany has vaccinated more than 40% of its population, and we have seen a great decrease in the overall incidence rate. The country overall is now 24 cases per […]
Public health officials in Europe are concerned about a recent trend of service members who have taken a controlled substance prescription more than six months after it was prescribed, resulting in a positive urinalysis, and something that could be subject to disciplinary action. “Department of Defense Instruction 1010.16, published in […]
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