News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
The Military and Family Readiness Center hosted a Heart Link course for the second time this year, Ramstein Air Base, April 4. Heart Link is a spouse orientation program that is hosted at bases across the Air Force to educate spouses who might be new to the Air Force or […]
The Cold, Cough and Allergy Clinic, and the COVID-19 Testing Center at the 86th Medical Group at Ramstein Air Base will close and clinic services will return to pre-pandemic operations. The COVID-19 Testing Center saw its last patient March 10. Patients who believe they need a COVID-19 test should report […]
Over the past 70 years, the corridors of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center have been graced by celebrities, musicians, politicians, and foreign dignitaries. The latest star to turn heads walking through hallways and patient rooms at LRMC was a four-year-old with curly brown hair, big brown eyes, and puppy breath. With […]
Service members may want to hold off ordering that “everything” bagel. It’s not an urban legend: Eating poppy seeds can cause diners to test positive for codeine on a urinalysis, Defense Department officials said in a memo released yesterday. “Recent data suggests certain poppy seeds varieties may have higher codeine […]
February is National Heart Health Month or American Heart Month, which is endorsed by the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the second week of every February is Heart Failure Awareness Week, sponsored by the Heart Failure Society of America. Celebrating National Heart Health […]
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and one important topic to discuss when highlighting children’s oral health is the topic of orthodontic treatment, or braces. Orthodontic treatment can significantly improve the alignment and function of the bite as well as the esthetics of a person’s smile. It can also improve […]
In the same way that wearing personal protective equipment like gloves, goggles, and masks can minimize your exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses, personal protective nutrition and lifestyle practices can do the same to boost your immunity. This is especially relevant this season, when a “tripledemic” […]
Imagine this, you take time out of your incredibly busy day to take your small child to the dentist. You and your child are met with a barrage of playful tooth posters, colorful chairs too small to sit in, your mind jumps to skittles — tasting the rainbow — and […]
Like many Americans, emotional well-being is something that many military families have said they’re struggling with since the pandemic started, according to Sesame Workshop, which works with the Defense Department to bring information to military families through its websites and free apps. In response to that, Sesame Workshop has launched […]
Believe it or not, flossing and brushing your teeth aren’t the only things that help maintain a healthy smile. There is an interconnected relationship that exists between our oral health, diet, and nutrition. Poor diet during our adolescence could affect the development and growth of your pearly whites, as well […]
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