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Two female ticks on a leaf. Photo by Neil Burton / Shutterstock.com

Protect your family against tick-borne illnesses this spring

by Regional Health Command Europe Public Affairs Office

Spring fever is in the air and as temperatures start to rise, we aren’t the only ones coming out of hibernation. Spring also lends itself to the return of ticks and tick-borne illnesses. Ticks can carry several potentially deadly diseases. Two of the most common are Lyme disease and tick-borne […]

April 19, 2018 ×

Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — April 20, 2018

Airman & Family Readiness Center For details, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. MONDAY Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. German Culture Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. TUESDAY Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 […]

April 19, 2018 ×

Health

Tech. Sgt. Michael Mayes, 86th Medical Squadron ophthalmology clinic noncommissioned officer in charge, inspects a patient’s eye at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Nov. 16, 2017. The clinic offers ophthalmology eye disease management and eye surgeries to military members, dependents, retirees and qualified Department of Defense civilians.

Bird’s-eye view: LRMC’s Ophthalmology Clinic

Story and photos by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force medical squadrons around the world do their best to ensure that service members’ medical needs are taken care of, and it’s certainly no different for Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Ophthalmology Clinic.

April 12, 2018 ×

Health, News

Alcohol Awareness Month informs, promotes healthy lifestyle

Alcohol Awareness Month informs, promotes healthy lifestyle

by Erinn Burgess U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
Public Affairs Office

The Army recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month as a time to promote self-awareness by encouraging people to take a look at their alcohol consumption and how it might be affecting their lives. During April, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Army Substance Abuse Program aims to inform the community about the dangers of high-risk drinking, help people increase or maintain a healthy lifestyle and reduce alcohol-related incidents.

April 12, 2018 ×

Health, News

U.S. members and NATO partners from 22 nations stand for a group photo during the Ramstein Aerospace Medicine Summit and NATO Science and Technology Organization technical course March 21 on Ramstein Air Base. This year’s theme focused on advances in aeromedical evacuation, human factors, clinical practice and emerging technology.

22 nations attend Ramstein Aerospace Medicine Summit

Story and photos by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Medical professionals from across the globe attended the Ramstein Aerospace Medicine Summit and NATO Science and Technology Organization technical course from March 19 to March 23 on Ramstein Air Base.

April 5, 2018 ×

Health

Free head, neck cancer screening

Free head, neck cancer screening

by Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

The Kaiserslautern Military Community is invited to get a free head and neck cancer screening from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 10 in the Ramstein Kaiserslautern Military Community Center food court or in the Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic, 12C on the 2nd floor of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

April 5, 2018 ×

Features, Health

Secure Messaging makes communicating with your Air Force doctor simple

Secure Messaging makes communicating with your Air Force doctor simple

by Peter Holstein
Air Force Surgeon General Office of Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — In today’s connected world, we expect most communication to be convenient and instantaneous. Why should communicating with your health provider be any different? That is why the Air Force Medical Service offers a secure messaging platform for patients and families to communicate safely and quickly with […]

April 5, 2018 ×

Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — April 6, 2018

Airman & Family Readiness Center For details, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. MONDAY German Culture Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. TUESDAY N/A WEDNESDAY Newcomers Base INTRO: 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Enlisted Club Reintegration Briefing: 9 […]

April 5, 2018 ×

Commentary, Health

Don’t stress, we’ve all been there

Don’t stress, we’ve all been there

by Senior Airman Timmethy James
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The military lifestyle brings about constant change. One of the biggest and most drastic of the changes is the act of physically uprooting the family, sometimes on a semi-annual or annual basis. As exciting as a change of scenery might be, a permanent change of station could also bring overwhelming […]

March 15, 2018 ×

Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — March 16, 2018

Airman & Family Readiness Center For details, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. MONDAY Want to Learn About VA Benefits?: 10a.m. to 12 p.m. TUESDAY Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 10 a.m., IDRC Bldg. 3450 USA Jobs: 10 a.m. […]

March 15, 2018 ×
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