News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
In observance of Suicide Prevention Month, the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Army Substance Abuse Program has formed a Coalition Empowered Community Team, which has organized a series of impactful events aimed at raising awareness and fostering dialogue around suicide prevention. The month-long initiative will run from Sep. 1 to 28. […]
Summer is a great time to take care of health checkups for your kids. Your child’s school likely requires students to get an annual health exam and be up-to-date on vaccines. With a new school year around the corner, don’t delay medical appointments for your kids. “Most schools have mandatory […]
Some soldiers have a greater risk for developing skin cancer than others. For July’s UV Safety Awareness month, soldiers should be aware of their risks and how to reduce their chances of skin cancer. Cancer, including skin cancer, is one of various chronic diseases monitored in the active-duty Army population […]
Mental health had always been a familiar topic for U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Paul Vermaire, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircraft controller. Growing up, he witnessed family members battling depression and suicide. Little did he know. Paul Vermaire’s life would be profoundly affected by his own struggles. Paul Vermaire and […]
Since the invention of the first bike in the 1800s, bike riding has become a popular form of transportation, enjoyment, and physical activity. Yet it can also be a dangerous one. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 1,000 bicyclists die every year, and more than 130,000 […]
The Kaiserslautern Military Community will experience a change to their military health care system as the Military Health Systems Genesis is expected to be implemented in Europe in September. The new electronic health record system is expected to streamline medical care to service members and their families throughout the KMC. […]
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center partners with its Department of Defense stakeholders and the National Institutes of Health to promote Bug Awareness Week, an annual public health campaign held June 10-17 to heighten awareness of the potential risks associated with insect-related transmissible diseases. According to the Defense Health Agency, […]
Summer is the season for relaxing, having fun and spending time with your family and friends, but it’s also a time to remember simple precautions to keep yourself and your family safe. Always swim with a partner Never allow young children to swim without adult supervision Never swim when you […]
Heat illnesses and injuries are no fun! What is heat-related illness? Heat-related illness, or hyperthermia, is a condition resulting from exposure to extreme heat where the body becomes unable to properly cool, resulting in a rapid rise in body temperature. The evaporation of sweat is the normal way to remove […]
The Defense Health Agency’s Hearing Center of Excellence offers a specialized course to train clinicians how to treat dizziness and imbalance in patients with mild traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as concussion. Ears are essential for our vestibular sense, also known as the movement, gravity, or balance system, which allows […]
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