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Photo by Brandon BeachMaj. Gen. John R. O’Connor (right), commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, receives his flu shot from Sgt. Pierre Jean, health care specialist with U.S. Army Health Clinic-Kaiserslautern, during a 21st TSC command senior leader forum Sept. 18 at Armstrong’s Club  on Vogelweh.

21st TSC holds command forum; flu shot season underway

October 2, 2014 ×

Health

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daylena RicksStaff Sgt. Taylor Walter, 86th Medical Squadron medical technician, conducts an assessment on an infant. An assessment consists of basic vital sign checks: heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure. Walter recorded the information to show the infant’s progress.

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September 25, 2014 ×

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Photos by Senior Airman Michael StuartSenior Airman Danielle Marsh, 86th Aerospace Medical Squadron public health technician, looks through an optical refractor during an optometry demonstration. Doctors at the clinic see an average of 50 patients a day. As U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa’s largest optometry clinic, they treat anyone from 5 years and older for anything from retraining physicals to school screenings.

86th Medical Group

by Airman Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As the largest U.S. Air Force overseas clinic, the 86th Medical Group has made its footprints visible across 93 other countries, showing its expansive capabilities.

September 25, 2014 ×

Health

Suicide Prevention Month: risk, protective factors

by Capt. Rachel Wiley and Capt. Allison Valdovinos
86th Medical Group suicide prevention program managers

Although no one is immune to the adverse effects of prolonged, excessive stress, some service members are at greater risk for suicide than others.

September 11, 2014 ×

Health

Don’t be a no-show

by the 86th Medical Group

Our goal at the 86th Medical Group is to meet the health care needs of you and your family by providing the best possible medical care.

September 11, 2014 ×

Health, Lifestyle, Sports

Sports Shorts, August 15, 2014

Boxing invitational U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz will host a boxing invitational at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Miesau Fitness Center, Bldg. 1220. Participants must be military ID cardholders, ages 18 and older. Awards will be given to the first and second place individuals along with the first, second and third […]

August 14, 2014 ×

Features, Health

Left-handed Airmen overcome unique challenges

Airman Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Wednesday was “Inter-national Left-Hander’s Day” to honor those who smudge their papers and awkwardly bump elbows with righties. It’s a day to spread awareness of the struggles of being left-handed, and also encourages right-handed people to try doing daily tasks with their left hand.

August 14, 2014 ×

Health, Lifestyle, Sports

Guard your mouth to protect your grill

Staff Sgt. Jackie D. Holcomb III 86th Dental Squadron

A recent issue in the Journal of the American Dental Association reported 13 to 39 percent of all dental injuries are sports related, and more than five million teeth are knocked out each year. Many of these injuries could have been prevented.

August 14, 2014 ×

Features, Health

Preventing pesky pests with passion

Preventing pesky pests with passion

by Airman First Class Michael Stuart 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

There’s a team of Airmen on Ramstein who help get rid of unwanted visitors anyone may have while trying to get the job done. Their mission is to eliminate pests that might be hindering yours.

August 7, 2014 ×

Health

ROTC nurses gain experience at LRMC

by Taylor Massey
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

For 16 future Army nurse corps officers, it was an opportunity to experience situations in a combat hospital that they could have only dreamed about throughout nursing school. These top cadets were selected from numerous colleges in the United States to participate in the Nurse Summer Training Program at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

July 24, 2014 ×
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