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U.S. Army Col. Elba Villacorta, Deputy Commander for Inpatient Services at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, center, showcases an updated patient room in the new intensive care ward, May 8. The ward, known as 10C to staff members, is intended to supplement current intensive care and medical-surgical wards for post operative and lower acute patients, as well as serve as an overflow COVID-19 ward in the event LRMC’s COVID ICU reaches maximum capacity. Photo by Marcy Sanchez

LRMC opens new intensive care ward, alternate COVID unit

As restrictions begin to lift across Europe and within U.S. military installations, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center continues to prepare for the possibility of more patients in light of COVID-19 with the opening of a new intensive care ward, May 8.

May 14, 2020 ×

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Operations Group, 86th Maintenance Group and 86th Medical Group walk toward a fleet of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, April 24. Personnel from each group collaborated to test the operability of ion distribution units in C-130J cleaning procedures for disinfection after simulated medical patient transfer. If successful, the disinfection process would qualify the C-130J to be added to the list of aircraft that are aeromedical evacuation capable for coronavirus disease 2019. Photos by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright

86 MXG: Expanding aeromedical evacuation capabilities

The 86th Maintenance Group leads the charge for the C-130 community in procuring ion distribution units to ensure the safety of aircrews, passengers and the Airmen working in and around the aircraft.

May 7, 2020 ×

Health, News

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint-Base Charleston, South Carolina, sits on the flight line at Ramstein Air Base, May 2. Medical personnel from the Air Force Reserve Command arrived to help support efforts in the fight against COVID-19.

AEOT provides lifesaving support, transfer to positive patients

Airmen assigned to Air Force Reserve Command from various locations within the United States arrived at Ramstein Air Base, to assist with coronavirus disease 2019 operations from May 2-3.

May 7, 2020 ×

Education, Health

This graphic compliments an article written by the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) in observation of Autism Awareness month. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)

Autism Spectrum Disorder Resources

April 30, 2020 ×

Health

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Kile, 86th Medical Squadron Critical Care Air Transport Team noncommissioned officer in charge, checks a ventilator in the CCATT Shack at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, April 2. Medical equipment is checked periodically and before patient transportations to ensure proper function.

CCATT supports critical care patients

The 86th Medical Squadron Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT), a Landstuhl Regional Medical Center capability, employs innovative equipment and specialized training to support critically injured or ill patients.

April 30, 2020 ×

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Stay mentally fit during COVID-19

Stay mentally fit during COVID-19

With coronavirus disease 2019 disrupting many normal routines, it can put a strain on efforts to maintain good mental health. The 86th Medical Group is available to help with any stressors, including those related to COVID-19. The group established a COVID-19 Stress Line April 6.

April 30, 2020 ×

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Three ways to be during COVID-19

The spread of coronavirus disease 2019 is all over the news and social media. We are bombarded by information on how to stay physically healthy during this pandemic.

April 30, 2020 ×

Health, Lifestyle

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Get to know the Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet (MD for short) is a nutritional recommendation based on foods inspired by traditional dietary patterns from the Mediterranean region of the world.

April 30, 2020 ×

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8 basic stress busters

8 basic stress busters

Finding time to relax can be difficult, but it’s never too late to stop and take control.

April 30, 2020 ×

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COVID-19 anxiety? 86th MDOS offers cognitive tools

As the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic sets in, teleworking, homeschooling and self-isolation present numerous new obstacles. Therefore, it’s crucial to identify when stress becomes too much and begins to push into the realm of anxiety or depression.

April 16, 2020 ×