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Col. Michael Weber and Command Sgt. Maj. Thurman Reynolds, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center command team, speak with Dr. Michael Koenig, technical supervisor, Virology Laboratory, to learn about LRMC’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019-Novel Coronavirus Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Diagnostic Panel, a CDC-developed laboratory test kit to detect 2019 novel coronavirus.

LRMC’s process for COVID-19 testing

On Saturday, March 14, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center opened the doors to its COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Screening Center in an effort to reduce risk exposure and spread of the virus.

March 26, 2020 ×

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alejandro Gutierrez, 86th Medical Group aerospace medical technician, waits for patients at the Ramstein Medical Clinic, Ramstein Air Base, March 19. Gutierrez utilized masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and tissues to safely screen incoming patients. The 86th MDG transformed their operations on the medical campus to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

On the front lines: 86 MDG COVID-19 Operations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alejandro Gutierrez, 86th Medical Group aerospace medical technician, waits for patients at the Ramstein Medical Clinic, Ramstein Air Base, March 19. Gutierrez utilized masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, and tissues to safely screen incoming patients.

March 26, 2020 ×

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Children’s Dental Health

We live in a fast-paced world with children often sipping on drinks other than water and snacking on sugary or starchy foods throughout the course of a day.

March 26, 2020 ×

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Ashley Bryles, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz emergency operations manager, answers questions for Command Sgt. Maj. Brett Waterhouse, USAG RP command sergeant major, in the garrison emergency operations center.

USAG RP Emergency Operations Center a guiding force during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a new normal for U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz and the world. The garrison Emergency Operations Center is guiding the garrison through the changing circumstances.

March 26, 2020 ×

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U.S. Army Capt. Jacqueline Tamayo, right, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center occupational therapy assistant chief, coaches U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Even Parker, Armed Forces Network Europe photographer, through hand strength exercises at LRMC, March 3. LRMC has three occupational therapy resources to help recovering patients accomplish everyday tasks: the orthopedic clinic, the traumatic brain injury clinic and the Evolutions Program.

Occupational therapist restores critical skills

The occupational therapy office at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center does not look like a typical medical office. A row of exercise equipment occupies the brightly lit room along with a weight rack, a heated bin of what looks like sawdust, as well as various brightly colored instruments.

March 19, 2020 ×

Health

WIC Overseas: Helping families lead healthier lives

WIC Overseas: Helping families lead healthier lives

Starting a family or having another child can be a costly life event. A mother may also have questions or concerns about the health and wellness of her child, or even herself.

March 19, 2020 ×

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Wing Commander’s Message to Airmen, Families on COVID-19

Wing Commander’s Message to Airmen, Families on COVID-19

To the men and women of the World’s Best Wing,

We talk about resilience in the Air Force, and so far this year we’ve faced heightened tensions in the Middle East, extreme weather events, a major inspection, and most recently a novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) that is consuming worldwide attention.

March 12, 2020 ×

Community, Health

Community Corner

AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER For details and to RSVP, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. TUESDAY Pre-Deployment Briefing: 2:30-3:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Newcomers Base Intro: 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Hercules Theater WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY Key Spouse Initial Training: 4-7 […]

March 12, 2020 ×

Community, Health

Community Corner

AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER For details and to RSVP, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. TUESDAY Pre-Deployment Briefing: 2:30-3:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Newcomers Base Intro: 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Hercules Theater THURSDAY Newcomers USO Tour: 8:15 a.m. […]

March 5, 2020 ×

Health

Travel has shown to be beneficial to mental health.

Traveling to better mental health

When I ask people what they like about living in Germany, there’s one response I hear over and over: travel opportunities.

February 27, 2020 ×